44 pages • 1 hour read
Jen BeaginBig Swiss
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin centers on Greta, who becomes infatuated with a woman she nicknames Big Swiss while transcribing her therapy sessions. As Greta and Big Swiss start an intense, secretive affair, Greta struggles with guilt, identity, and the complexities of human connection. The novel explores themes of trauma, manipulation, and the power dynamics within unhealthy relationships. The book contains depictions of graphic assault, suicidal ideation, and drug abuse.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Jen Beagin’s Big Swiss has drawn mixed reviews. Positive insights highlight its dark humor, fresh narrative voice, and unique characters. Critics appreciate the sharp, playful writing style. On the downside, some readers found the plot disjointed and the characters difficult to empathize with. Overall, it’s a distinct and bold entry in contemporary fiction.
Who Should Read Big Swiss?
Fans of offbeat humor and quirky characters will enjoy Big Swiss by Jen Beagin. Readers who appreciate Ottessa Moshfegh’s My Year of Rest and Relaxation or the dark wit of David Sedaris will find themselves captivated by this novel’s unique narrative style and offbeat charm.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
LGBTQ
Love / Sexuality
Identity: Mental Health
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies
Relationships: Marriage
Romance
Humor