276 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782116721
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication date: 19 February 2015
Description
The first novel by the filmmaker, artist and bestselling author Miranda July confirms her as a spectacularly original, iconic, and important voice today, and a writer for all time. The First Bad Man is dazzling and unforgettable.
Community Reviews Summary of 2,585 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
emotional 42%
reflective 29%
challenging 27%
sad 19%
tense 16%
mysterious 12%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 15%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, PedophiliaModerate
Violence, Body shaming, Child deathMinor
Incest, Rape, Self harm
276 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782116721
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication date: 19 February 2015
Description
The first novel by the filmmaker, artist and bestselling author Miranda July confirms her as a spectacularly original, iconic, and important voice today, and a writer for all time. The First Bad Man is dazzling and unforgettable.
Community Reviews Summary of 2,585 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
emotional 42%
reflective 29%
challenging 27%
sad 19%
tense 16%
mysterious 12%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 15%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, PedophiliaModerate
Violence, Body shaming, Child deathMinor
Incest, Rape, Self harm