Big Swiss- Jen Beagin

Hello, rats! Recently, I read the hilarious novel 'Big Swiss' by Jen Beagin. I'd like to first make you aware that I'm not at all a comedy fan, but that this book had me cackling over the most morbid things, due to Greta just being so real.

'Big Swiss' follows Greta, a woman who has left everything behind to go and live in a decaying barn, with a stranger as a housemate. She also lands as a job as an unqualified transcriber for an unqualified sex coach. Throughout the book, there are segments of these transcrips, joined with Greta's snarky comments about each session and interaction. Everything is going well for Greta, especially when she falls in love with the voice and attidude of a client that she has titled 'Big Swiss'.

Of course, Greta never gets to see these clients, but regularly recognises them by their voices, as she goes about her day-to-day life. That is until her dog, Piñon, is attacked at the dog park, and she recognises his saviour as the incredible 'Big Swiss', who is more gorgeous than Greta had ever imagined.

Over time, a relationship builds between Big Swiss and Greta, but it's a bond built on many lies, including Greta's name and job.

A hysterical, twisted LGBTQIA romance, this book had me in a chokehold from the first to the last page, and I laughed the whole way through. Five stars, and I'll most likely reread it.

You know you're dying to read it ;P

-A Rat 🐀

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