July's work has resonated widely, leading to its optioning for a TV series, nominations for prestigious awards, and the formation of a vibrant community of readers discussing its impact.

Despite the mixed reviews, *All Fours* has successfully ignited conversations about the transformative nature of midlife for women, highlighting a cultural demand for more honest representations of female experiences.

Miranda July's erotic novel *All Fours*, released in the spring of 2024, has ignited significant cultural conversations, being hailed as both 'life-changing' and polarizing among readers.

The narrative centers on a 45-year-old unnamed artist who embarks on a road trip from Los Angeles to New York, but her journey evolves from geographical exploration to an emotional one as she engages in a passionate affair with a younger man named Davey.

Through its exploration of desire, aging, ambition, and societal expectations of women in midlife, the novel blends humor with serious themes, prompting some reviewers to label it the 'first great perimenopause novel.'

While many readers commend the book for its candidness and exploration of female sexuality, it has also faced criticism for being divisive, with some finding the protagonist unlikable or the narrative pretentious.

The book has sparked discussions on female empowerment and the complexities of midlife, contrasting with traditional male midlife crisis narratives and suggesting a new mythology around this life stage.