Big Swiss by Jen Beagin

Big Swiss

Jen Beagin

304 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary dark funny medium-paced

Description

This offbeat novel combines the heart and wit of Sorrow and Bliss with the joy and touch of surrealism in Schitts Creek. It is the funniest book you will read in 2023Big Swiss. That’s Greta’s nickname for her – she is tall, and she is from Switzer...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,524 reviews

Moods

funny 78%
dark 69%
emotional 47%
reflective 42%
tense 20%
sad 19%
challenging 16%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 7%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 17%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 29% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Average rating

3.88

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