Big Swiss A Novel
Big Swiss A Novel by Jen Beagin, published by Simon and Schuster on February 7, 2023, is a humorous and literary exploration of relationships and identity. The story follows Greta, who lives in an unrenovated farmhouse in Hudson, New York, and works as a transcriptionist for a sex therapist. Her life takes a turn when she becomes infatuated with a patient known as Big Swiss, leading to a complex relationship that challenges her understanding of intimacy and guilt.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of infidelity, mental health, and sexual stereotypes, all while maintaining a humorous tone. As Greta navigates her feelings for Big Swiss, the novel presents a unique perspective on personal connections and the intricacies of human behavior. With 336 pages, this edition offers a rich reading experience in English, showcasing Beagin’s distinctive voice in contemporary fiction.
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“One of the funniest books of the last few years” (Los Angeles Times) about a sex therapist’s transcriptionist and her affair with one of the patients.
Greta lives with her friend Sabine in an ancient Dutch farmhouse in Hudson, New York. The house is unrenovated, uninsulated, and full of bees. Greta spends her days transcribing therapy sessions for a sex coach who calls himself Om. She becomes infatuated with his newest client, a repressed married woman she affectionately refers to as Big Swiss.
One day, Greta recognizes Big Swiss’s voice in town and they quickly become enmeshed. While Big Swiss is unaware Greta has eavesdropped on her most intimate exchanges, Greta has never been more herself with anyone. Her attraction to Big Swiss overrides her guilt, and she’ll do anything to sustain the relationship…
“A fantastic, weird-as-hell, super funny novel” (Bustle), Big Swiss is both a love story and a deft examination of infidelity, mental health, sexual stereotypes, and more—from an amazingly talented, singular voice in contemporary fiction.
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