Why people recommend it
Big Swiss is a darkly comic and unconventional novel by Jen Beagin that follows a transcriber for a sex therapist who becomes infatuated with one of the clients. On The Book Review podcast episode titled 10 Best Books of 2023, released on July 18, 2024, MJ Franklin discussed the novel as part of a broader conversation about literary highlights. MJ Franklin brought up Big Swiss by Jen Beagin as an alternate favorite, presenting it as a notable title that commanded attention alongside the official best-of selections. Although keeping the commentary concise, the speaker introduced the novel to the podcast audience as a worthy subject of literary discussion, highlighting its presence among the notable fiction releases of the period. This mention served to direct listeners toward an engaging and distinctive work of contemporary fiction that explores unusual human dynamics and psychological eccentricities with sharp humor and observational clarity. MJ Franklin's recommendation added depth to the episode's overview of contemporary storytelling, ensuring that readers looking for bold, character-driven narratives had another compelling book to consider adding to their reading lists.
Who recommended it
- MJ Franklin Recommended
MJ Franklin — 1 mention
“but the other book I wanted to talk about is Big Swiss by Jen Bean”