The First Bad Man by Miranda July

The First Bad Man

Miranda July

288 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark funny fast-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 babie...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,076 reviews

Moods

funny 71%
dark 58%
emotional 47%
reflective 33%
challenging 27%
tense 23%
sad 21%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 19%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 34% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.57

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