The First Bad Man by Miranda July

The First Bad Man

Miranda July

288 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary dark funny fast-paced
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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 babie...

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Moods

funny 71%
dark 55%
emotional 48%
reflective 32%
challenging 28%
sad 20%
tense 20%
mysterious 12%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 65%
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: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 31% | 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%

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3.59

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