Belly Up: Stories
Belly Up: Stories
Book Brief
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Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction
2018
Adult
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
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Rita Bullwinkel's Belly Up: Stories won the 2018 Believer Book Award, recognizing literary excellence and originality in fiction.
In 2018, artist and musician Brian Hubble created a series of illustrations inspired by Belly Up: Stories for the publication It's Nice That.
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Bullwinkel's unique narrative style in Belly Up: Stories often explores themes of the surreal and the uncanny, earning her praise for pushing the boundaries of short fiction.
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Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction
2018
Adult
18+ years
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