The First Bad Man by Miranda July

The First Bad Man

Miranda July

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288 pages | first published 2015

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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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Moods

funny 70%
dark 52%
emotional 44%
reflective 30%
challenging 28%
sad 19%
tense 15%
mysterious 14%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 16%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 31% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

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3.56

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