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Big Swiss
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bookshelves: arc, literary-fiction, non-ya, owned, lgbt-plus, from-publisher-author, 4-stars, recommend, reviewed
Jan 24, 2023
bookshelves: arc, literary-fiction, non-ya, owned, lgbt-plus, from-publisher-author, 4-stars, recommend, reviewed
my favorite genre is literary fiction about messed up women doing crazy sh*t
this was one of the only books i packed for a very beach- and flight-heavy trip, meaning, you know, i could not spend all of my time reading it, ignoring my loved ones and skipping itineraries, because i had to ration it.
i had to constantly negotiate with myself to put it down.
this is so consuming and so funny and so clever. the setting was bizarre and atmospheric and i felt like i lived in this too-cold buggy house with these freaks.
and i loved every second of it!
bottom line: witty gross lit fic forever.
(thanks to the publisher for the copy)
this was one of the only books i packed for a very beach- and flight-heavy trip, meaning, you know, i could not spend all of my time reading it, ignoring my loved ones and skipping itineraries, because i had to ration it.
i had to constantly negotiate with myself to put it down.
this is so consuming and so funny and so clever. the setting was bizarre and atmospheric and i felt like i lived in this too-cold buggy house with these freaks.
and i loved every second of it!
bottom line: witty gross lit fic forever.
(thanks to the publisher for the copy)
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Jan 27, 2023 12:56PM
This is my favorite comment I’ve read on Goodreads and also SAME
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I need more! I can’t get enough!
Wish that was an actual searchable genre
Mine too I’m sold with this one
Hiii I haven’t read this yet, but based on your reviews it seems very much your brand :) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
i've literally said that exact sentence before hahahaha
The genre so many of us can relate to 😂
Can we make that an official genre??? Please??!!!!
the people have spoken
That's mind tingling, gonna give it a try.
I loved this book but was hoping for a different ending.
this review is spot on. was also on vacation with friends and family… i could not pry myself off this book. “i’ll stop once i hit the next chapter” is IMPOSSIBLE!
this review is so perfect!
I picked up this book exclusively because of this review, and it is: 100% on point.
I too love books about "messed up women doing crazy sh*t" - i.e. Today Will Be Better by Maria Semple, Bigfoot Dreams by Francine Prose, The Bright Side of Going Dark (Kelly Harms), Oona Out of Order and Donna Has Left the Building.Would love to know what some of your favorites are too! And I loved Big Swiss!
This review says it all
This is where I’m at with this - I’ve given myself a goal to “relax” more and this has been perfect for that goal - also I picked this up based on the cover alone ( I never do this ) so it’s a win win - also others I’d recommend are My Year of Rest and Relaxation - Ottessa Moshfegh and Convinence Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
I also love this genre
Thank you for naming this genre!!! I’ve been searching for what to call it… “The Portable Veblen” by Elizabeth McKenzie fits well
LMAO I have been trying to figure out a way to describe my ideal genre and it is most definitely “messed up women doing crazy shit”, so now I will be following you for recommendations 🤣
I'm pulled in by your favorite genre lmao
Thank you in advance. My fav genre
Oh yes - that’s my favorite genre as well - so hard to find books like this 🫶
Kerstin wrote: "Oh yes - that’s my favorite genre as well - so hard to find books like this 🫶"they're the best
Kimba wrote: "Thank you in advance. My fav genre"well chosen
Tara wrote: "I'm pulled in by your favorite genre lmao"me too really
Sarah wrote: "LMAO I have been trying to figure out a way to describe my ideal genre and it is most definitely “messed up women doing crazy shit”, so now I will be following you for recommendations 🤣"HURRAY
Paige wrote: "Thank you for naming this genre!!! I’ve been searching for what to call it… “The Portable Veblen” by Elizabeth McKenzie fits well"it's a bit verbose but it gets the job done
Camille wrote: "I also love this genre"it's so good
Tracy wrote: "This is where I’m at with this - I’ve given myself a goal to “relax” more and this has been perfect for that goal - also I picked this up based on the cover alone ( I never do this ) so it’s a win ..."i love both of those!
Théo d'Or wrote: "Assure me you're not dead."not that i know of
cait wrote: "This review says it all"<3
Monica wrote: "I picked up this book exclusively because of this review, and it is: 100% on point."it's an honor
Kristina wrote: "this review is so perfect!"thank you!!!
Olivia wrote: "this review is spot on. was also on vacation with friends and family… i could not pry myself off this book. “i’ll stop once i hit the next chapter” is IMPOSSIBLE!"COMPLETELY IMPOSSIBLE
Cindy wrote: "I loved this book but was hoping for a different ending."frustrating when that happens!
Parth wrote: "That's mind tingling, gonna give it a try."i like mind tingling
I love this genre as well! I’m glad to know it has another name. Lol I call it “Unhinged women lit” 🤣
What are more books like this? (Unhinged women )
This is also my favorite genre! I like reading about hinged women too, in unhinged situations. Lets compile a list!!!!
hiii!!! I need to know other books like that one!! it’s so amazing
I forgave Greta all of her crazy choices due to her witty snark 😆
