misanthropic

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Her 2012 satirical novel, Where’d You Go, Bernadette, about a misanthropic mother who goes missing, sat on bestseller lists for nearly a year and inspired a movie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Mr. David descends from a long line of misanthropic American comic minds—Fred Allen, W.C.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Preteen Elio is on a misanthropic trajectory that, if not recalibrated, could result in him growing up to marry a pillow.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2025

Because even when they feel misanthropic toward other people, somehow a dog will bring something out of them that puts something in their heart that makes them realize the world isn't all that bad.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2024

There was more left to explore, but suddenly it seemed like a waste of time; it was impossible that anyone could still be living here, even the most misanthropic recluse.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs