The First Bad Man: A Novel

It's beautifully written. Funny at first, but the humor gives way to a constant, aching irony. I picked up the book with few expectations other than it was not a run-of-the-mill story, which it indeed was not. Unfortunately, the lovely prose and initial humor are not enough to overcome a cast of characters that are almost completely unsympathetic, leaving the reader a spectator to a play whose words he wants to hear, but pictures he doesn't want to see. Ultimately, the book imparted to me a range of emotions, from happy, to anxious, to sad, to mournful, to angry. That is what earned it a third star, because that is what art is supposed to do. I'd like to see more in the future from this author, but with characters with which I could identify or, at least, sympathize.

so dumb..I can't believe all the ass licking reviews for this piece of boredom.its not hilarious it even lack humor just another insecure idiotic female rambling like a mad hatter..but way less interesting..genius he'll no.couldnt get even halfway thru

Maybe I'm just into quirky books that are somewhat innapropriate. This book is definitely a favorite. The main character is so interesting. I loved the writing style. Don't take life too seriously, this book is fucking wonderful. Actually rereading it now.