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A review by andintothetrees
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin
dark
funny
sad
slow-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
4.5
4.5
Plot/compellingness 3/5 - I enjoyed the story but aside from a few sections it wasn't an "OMG I have to keep turning the pages to find out what happens next" kind of book
Themes 5/5
Characters 5/5 - the MC is quite passive, like in the other Jen Beagin book I read this month (Pretend I'm Dead) but she's also older and more complex, and I found her much more sympathetic. Loved the side characters who were often pretty funny.
Emotional resonance 5/5
Writing style 5/5
I feel like this book will stay with me a while, but it didn't quite hook me in enough for it to be a full 5 stars.
Plot/compellingness 3/5 - I enjoyed the story but aside from a few sections it wasn't an "OMG I have to keep turning the pages to find out what happens next" kind of book
Themes 5/5
Characters 5/5 - the MC is quite passive, like in the other Jen Beagin book I read this month (Pretend I'm Dead) but she's also older and more complex, and I found her much more sympathetic. Loved the side characters who were often pretty funny.
Emotional resonance 5/5
Writing style 5/5
I feel like this book will stay with me a while, but it didn't quite hook me in enough for it to be a full 5 stars.