Belly Up: Stories
Fiction | Anthology/Varied Collection | Adult | Published in 2018
192
Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction
2018
Adult
18+ years
Belly Up: Stories by Rita Bullwinkel is a collection of short stories that delve into the human experience, intertwining the surreal with the everyday. Through narratives like "Passing," "Arms Overhead," and "Burn," the book explores themes of identity, mortality, and connection, capturing the nuances of life through imaginative storytelling.
Mysterious
Bittersweet
Unnerving
Contemplative
Dark
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Rita Bullwinkel's Belly Up: Stories delivers imaginative and haunting tales, praised for their originality and poetic language. The collection explores themes of life, death, and the uncanny with a blend of humor and unease. Some readers find the narratives too abstract, but many appreciate the creative storytelling and emotional depth.
Readers who enjoy surreal, thought-provoking narratives akin to Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado, or Salt Slow by Julia Armfield, will appreciate Belly Up: Stories by Rita Bullwinkel. This collection suits those who relish exploring the uncanny through rich, imaginative short stories.
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192
Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction
2018
Adult
18+ years
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