Book · 2015 · Fiction
The First Bad Man
A Novel
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One of the books that I loved that I'm think a lot of people will be interested in is the first bad man it's Miranda July's first novel.
The best things said about it
Like Lauren GR will join us to talk about her review of the first bad man.
In your review um you say that um the first bad man is a Ry smart companion on any day.
Let's start with one of the newcomers down at number six Miranda jalai who is well known as a filmmaker and kind of allaround avant guard artist she uh has written a previous book A Story collection that was well-received but did not hit the bestseller list um now her debut novel called the first bad man.
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Why people recommend it
The First Bad Man by Miranda July is a striking and eccentric debut novel from a well-known filmmaker and avant-garde artist who previously published a well-received collection of short stories. The book received significant attention and discussion on several episodes of The Book Review podcast in July 2024. Host Gilbert Cruz welcomed Lauren Groff to the program to discuss her review of the novel. During the conversation, Pamela Paul quoted from Groff's review, noting that the book serves as a remarkably smart companion for any reader. Alexandra Alter also previewed the novel, expressing her personal fondness for it and predicting that it would capture the interest of a wide audience of readers. Additionally, Greg Cowles discussed the book's arrival on the bestseller list at number six, acknowledging July's established background as a filmmaker and avant-garde artist before highlighting her transition into writing her first novel. The commentators collectively praised the imaginative scope of the work and its unique narrative voice, marking it as a major literary event that successfully bridged July's visual art background with the world of contemporary fiction, thereby captivating critics and readers alike upon its release.
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Alexandra Alter one of the books that I loved that I'm think a lot of people will be interested in is the first bad man it'… 1
“one of the books that I loved that I'm think a lot of people will be interested in is the first bad man it's Miranda July's first novel”
Gilbert Cruz like Lauren GR will join us to talk about her review of the first bad man 1
“like Lauren GR will join us to talk about her review of the first bad man”
Greg Cowles let's start with one of the newcomers down at number six Miranda jalai who is well known as a filmmaker and… 1
“let's start with one of the newcomers down at number six Miranda jalai who is well known as a filmmaker and kind of allaround avant guard artist she uh has written a previous book A Story collection that was well-received but did not hit the bestseller list um now her debut novel called the first bad man”
Pamela Paul in your review um you say that um the first bad man is a Ry smart companion on any day 1
“in your review um you say that um the first bad man is a Ry smart companion on any day”
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“reviews this week in the book review the first bad man which is the first novel by Miranda July”