Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel

Headshot

Rita Bullwinkel

224 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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An electrifying debut novel from an “unusually gifted writer” (Lorrie Moore) about the radical intimacy of physical competition An unexpected tragedy at a community pool. A family’s unrelenting expectation of victory. The desire to gain or lose co...

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Community Reviews Summary of 119 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 57%
tense 47%
dark 26%
challenging 24%
adventurous 22%
inspiring 22%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
funny 8%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 7%
informative 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 37%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 35% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.83

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