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Big Swiss by Jen Beagin

hollycandlerhiggins's review

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  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5


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bipickard's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

lony's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

mrsskippy's review against another edition

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dark reflective

2.75

lou_myr's review against another edition

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dark funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

lawryn's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was fascinatingly human and queer and I loved it. This will be a classic because it has all the qualities: a complex tale of love, characters you both love and hate, and a seemingly random plot ripe with symbolism for your AP English teacher to harp on.

kasvi_mavani's review against another edition

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dark funny 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

4.25

butlerebecca's review

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dark funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Tbh I hate not enjoying a hyped up book - sorry to my friends I still believe in your taste in books but this wasn’t for me 

candiireads's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

ellie_gard_1998's review against another edition

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dark funny hopeful reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This may be a flawless novel. "Big Swiss" is the definition of clever--it's also somehow heartfelt and authentic even in its deep cynicism, somehow slapstick and refined both. Reminded me quite a lot of "Fleabag," but also so much it's own thing.