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Belly Up: Stories

Rita Bullwinkel
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Belly Up: Stories

Fiction | Anthology/Varied Collection | Adult | Published in 2018

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Rita Bullwinkel

Belly Up: Stories

Fiction | Anthology/Varied Collection | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.0

921 ratings

65%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

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Who Should Read Belly Up: Stories?

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.

4.0

921 ratings

65%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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