The First Bad Man

Miranda July Press Reviews

'Astounding ... she will make you laugh, cringe and recognise yourself in a woman you never planned to be ... Never has a novel spoken so deeply to my sexuality, my spirituality, my secret self. I know I am not alone' -- LENA DUNHAM

'I am in awe of Miranda July ... The First Bad Man brings together all of July's talents - it's a book that must be read, a book that must be purchased - in duplicate - one for you, one for a friend. Don't think you can loan this book - you'll never get it back' -- A. M. HOMES author of THIS BOOK WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE and MAY WE BE FORGIVEN

'If I ever start to doubt the power of language and intelligence, I only have to read a few lines of July to have my faith restored' -- GEORGE SAUNDERS author of THE TENTH OF DECEMBER

'Miranda July's heroine in this unforgettable novel is one of the most original, most confounding and strangely sympathetic characters ... This novel is almost impossible to put down, and confirms July as a novelist of the first order' -- DAVE EGGERS