The First Bad Man by Miranda July

The First Bad Man

Miranda July with Miranda July (Narrator)

8 hours, 6 minutes first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary informative medium-paced

Description

The New York Times bestselling debut novel from Miranda July, acclaimed filmmaker, artist, and author, whose new movie Kajillionaire is in theatres now. Cheryl Glickman believes in romances that span centuries and a soul that migrates between b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,551 reviews

Moods

funny 69%
dark 53%
emotional 44%
reflective 29%
challenging 27%
sad 19%
tense 16%
mysterious 13%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 15%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 34% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.56

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