natlren's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Between a lackluster ending, horrible characters, and extremely unnecessary microaggressions, Big Swiss felt like a train wreck. I don’t understand how this one has such glowing reviews, especially with the casual racism sprinkled throughout it. And yes, yes, I know that Greta is supposed to be unlikable, but again, the microaggressions in this book were entirely there for shock value. If you ask me, this is an easy skip.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Animal cruelty, and Violence
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Ableism
mugasu's review against another edition
4.75
Entirely mad - but also v funny
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Suicide
Moderate: Addiction and Ableism
froggirl666's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Blood, Stalking, Physical abuse, and Suicide
Moderate: Ableism
inkylabyrinth's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It definitely made me laugh but at the end of the day I didn't feel an attachment to any of the characters because they didn't ultimately feel like real people.
And I couldn't get over the unchallenged ableist remarks made multiple times by multiple characters.
Overall disappointing, considering it was my most anticipated read of 2023.
And I couldn't get over the unchallenged ableist remarks made multiple times by multiple characters.
Overall disappointing, considering it was my most anticipated read of 2023.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Drug use
Moderate: Suicide, Ableism, and Violence
decie's review against another edition
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Stalking
Minor: Ableism
marywadesy's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I understand that the main character is supposed to be unlikeable, but I think it’s pretty disappointing to see racism and use of the r-word in a book. I believe there are ways to write about an unlikeable character without using slurs or racist descriptions. The premise of the book is really fun and unique, and I love the queer rep, but those elements still left a really bad taste in my mouth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Domestic abuse, and Death of parent
Moderate: Addiction
Minor: Ableism
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