Turtleface and Beyond Stories
Turtleface and Beyond Stories by Arthur Bradford is a collection of darkly humorous narratives published by Macmillan on February 3, 2015. This edition, written in English and spanning 193 pages, presents a series of stories that explore the complexities of human experiences through a lens of absurdity and wit. The title story introduces readers to Georgie and his friend Otto, whose reckless antics lead to unexpected consequences, setting the tone for the collection’s blend of humor and poignant moments.
Readers will encounter a variety of characters and situations, including prosthetically limbed lovers and a snakebitten hitchhiker turned wedding crasher. Each story is narrated by Georgie, who grapples with his decisions while seeking redemption through storytelling. The collection delves into themes of near disasters and complicated victories, offering a unique perspective on life’s unpredictable nature. Turtleface and Beyond Stories showcases Bradford’s distinctive voice in literary fiction, inviting readers to reflect on the intricacies of human relationships and the humor found within them.
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A finalist for the 2016 Oregon Book Awards
Darkly funny stories by the man David Sedaris calls “the most outlandish and energetic writer I can think of”
Paddling down a remote, meandering river, Georgie’s friend Otto decides to do something both spectacular and stupid: He scales a sandy cliff that rises from the water and runs down its steep face, preparing for a triumphant running dive. As his friends look on, they watch something awful unfold: Otto lands with an odd smack and knocks himself unconscious, blood spilling from his nose and mouth. Georgie arrives on the scene first and sees a small turtle, its shell cracked, floating just below the water’s surface.
Otto and the turtle survive the collision, though both need help, and Georgie finds his compassions torn. This title story sets the tone for the rest of Arthur Bradford’s Turtleface and Beyond, a strangely funny collection featuring prosthetically limbed lovers, a snakebitten hitchhiker turned wedding crasher, a lawyer at the end of his rope, a ménage à trois at Thailand’s Resort Tik Tok, and a whole host of near disasters, narrow escapes, and complicated victories, all narrated by Georgie, who struggles with his poor decisions but finds redemption in the telling of each of his tales. Big-hearted and hilariously high-fueled, Turtleface and Beyond marks the return of a beloved and unforgettable voice in fiction.
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