Not only a novice but an experienced lifter can still gain on a abbreviated program. Many do. Keeping to the K.I.S.S. policy most always has value. Can use sets of 3's, 5X5's, 8X8's, GVT or what ever rep and set range you want. All depends on what results are focused upon.
With the Big 4 concept, there is no pulling movement, but 2 pushing exercises (Shoulder and bench press). The DL is pushing off the floor with the legs/glutes/hips. The bar is not pulled up, the arms are only holding it in place. There is no balance between the push/pull function, while adding a BB row (and dropping one pushing exercise) would ensures that there was.
Could alternate workouts from one to the next. Like workout #1...squat, bench & row. Workout #2...BB Hack squat, dips (weighted) & chins (also weighted). Lots of good compound movements to include in a 3 to 4 exercise abbreviated program. Good Luck.