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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 3,694 reviews
Moods
dark 55%
emotional 48%
reflective 32%
challenging 28%
sad 21%
tense 20%
mysterious 13%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 32% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, PedophiliaModerate
Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, ViolenceMinor
Incest, Abortion276 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 3,694 reviews
Moods
dark 55%
emotional 48%
reflective 32%
challenging 28%
sad 21%
tense 20%
mysterious 13%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 32% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, PedophiliaModerate
Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, ViolenceMinor
Incest, Abortion