Rita Bullwinkel penned 'Headshot,' and wow, does she pack a punch with it! The book’s structure—each chapter focusing on a different girl in the tournament—gives it this kaleidoscopic feel. Bullwinkel’s background in short fiction shines through; every sentence feels deliberate, like a jab meant to sting. It’s rare to find sports writing that’s equally brutal and poetic, but she nails it. Makes me wish she’d write more novels soon.
The novel 'Headshot' is actually written by Rita Bullwinkel, but I couldn't put it down when I first stumbled upon it last year. It's this wild, visceral dive into the minds of teenage girls competing in a boxing tournament—so unlike anything I'd read before! Bullwinkel's prose is sharp and rhythmic, almost like punches themselves. I love how she blends raw physicality with these tender, introspective moments. It reminded me of how 'the vegetarian' by Han Kang also uses bodily extremes to explore deeper psychological themes, though Bullwinkel’s style is grittier, more American in its intensity.
What’s fascinating is how 'Headshot' plays with sports narratives without glorifying competition. The girls’ inner monologues reveal vulnerabilities you rarely see in typical fight stories. Bullwinkel must have researched boxing deeply—the way she describes footwork and split-second decisions feels hyper-realistic. If you enjoyed the emotional precision of Ottessa Moshfegh’s work or the unflinching feminism of 'fight club' (but, y’know, actually good), this might just become your next obsession. I still think about the final match’s imagery weeks later.
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