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A review by literaryjunarin
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin
dark
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A story about how different people carry and deal with their trauma. I thought this book would be really dark but I laughed out loud multiple times!
Greta, who works as a transcriber for a sex coach became obsessed with one of the clients, Flavia, which she calls Big Swiss because she's tall and Swiss. While Greta is uninhibited and messy, Flavia is collected and restrained. The two of them are total opposites, but they somehow fell in love. They're both obsessed and repulsed with each other so that part is a bit difficult to read.
Staying in Greta's head is such a treat though. She's so frenzy, unpredictable, sometimes gross and constantly making bad decisions but I liked her a lot.
However, if you're expecting closure or resolution, this book has none of that but this was a truly fun and chaotic ride!
Greta, who works as a transcriber for a sex coach became obsessed with one of the clients, Flavia, which she calls Big Swiss because she's tall and Swiss. While Greta is uninhibited and messy, Flavia is collected and restrained. The two of them are total opposites, but they somehow fell in love. They're both obsessed and repulsed with each other so that part is a bit difficult to read.
Staying in Greta's head is such a treat though. She's so frenzy, unpredictable, sometimes gross and constantly making bad decisions but I liked her a lot.
However, if you're expecting closure or resolution, this book has none of that but this was a truly fun and chaotic ride!