Big Swiss: A novel By Jen Beagin
In the national bestseller and cult favorite, "Big Swiss," Greta, a sex therapist's transcriptionist, navigates a wild and hilarious affair with one of the patients. Living in an uninsulated Dutch farmhouse in Hudson, New York, Greta transcribes sessions for the eccentric sex coach Om, becoming infatuated with a repressed married woman known as Big Swiss.
The unrenovated house, full of bees, sets the stage for Greta's quirky and unconventional life. When she encounters Big Swiss in town, their connection deepens, even though Big Swiss is unaware of Greta's eavesdropping. Greta, captivated by the relationship, grapples with guilt but is determined to sustain it.
Described as "one of the funniest books of the last few years" by the Los Angeles Times, "Big Swiss" is hailed as a fantastic, weird-as-hell, and super funny novel by Bustle. The narrative is both a love story and a nuanced exploration of infidelity, mental health, sexual stereotypes, and more.
The author's singular voice in contemporary fiction shines through, making "Big Swiss" an always interesting, too-fun-to-stop read, celebrated by critics and readers alike. 📚❤️