Boy Swallows Universe is a work that will take you to a world full of emotions and adventures. With its pages, you will immerse yourself in fascinating stories that will awaken your senses and feed your imagination. This book is perfect for those who are looking for an escape from reality and want to explore new horizons through reading. Whether you are a lover of literature, curious to discover new knowledge, or an avid reader looking for entertainment, Boy Swallows Universe has something special for you. So get ready to embark on an unforgettable literary journey that will fill you with joy and satisfaction. Don't hesitate to immerse yourself in the pages of Boy Swallows Universe and let yourself be captivated by its magic!
Description
'The best Australian novel I have read in more than a decade' Sydney Morning Herald
'Astonishing, captivating ... a wild, beautiful, heart-exploding ride' Elizabeth Gilbert
The bestselling novel that has taken Australia, and the world, by storm.
Brisbane, 1985: A lost father, a mute brother, a junkie mum, a heroin dealer for a stepfather and a notorious crim for a babysitter. It's not as if Eli Bell's life isn't complicated enough already. He's just trying to follow his heart and understand what it means to be a good man, but fate keeps throwing obstacles in his way - not the least of which is Tytus Broz, legendary Brisbane drug dealer.
But now Eli's life is going to get a whole lot more serious: he's about to meet the father he doesn't remember, break into Boggo Road Gaol on Christmas Day to rescue his mum, come face to face with the criminals who tore his world apart, and fall in love with the girl of his dreams.
A story of brotherhood, true love and the most unlikely of friendships, Boy Swallows Universe will be the most heartbreaking, joyous and exhilarating novel you will read all year.
Awards:
2019 ABIA Book of the Year Award, Winner
2019 Indie Book Award, Winner
2019 UTS Glenda Adams Award for New Writing, NSW Premier's Literary Awards, Winner
2019 People's Choice Award, NSW Premier's Literary Awards, Winner
MUD Literary Prize 2019, Winner
2019 ABIA Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year, Winner
2019 ABIA Literary Fiction Book of the Year, Winner
2019 ABIA Audiobook of the Year, Winner
2019 Miles Franklin Literary Award, Longlisted
2019 Colin Roderick Award, shortlist
Reviews:
'Boy Swallows Universe is a wonderful surprise: sharp as a drawer full of knives in terms of subject matter; unrepentantly joyous in its child's-eye view of the world; the best literary debut in a month of Sundays.' The Australian
'Boy Swallows Universe hypnotizes you with wonder, and then hammers you with heartbreak.' Washington Post
'This thrilling novel' New York Times Book Review
'Marvelously plot-rich ... filled with beautifully lyric prose ...At one point Eli wonders if he is good. The answer is "yes," every bit as good as this exceptional novel.' Booklist
'Dalton's splashy, stellar debut makes the typical coming-of-age novel look bland by comparison ... This is an outstanding debut.' Publisher's Weekly (starred review)
'Extraordinary and beautiful storytelling' Guardian
Reviews
Boy Swallows Universe
5Autor: dragonflieslovetoreadA compelling tale of fortune and misfortune. So many twists and turns this novel keeps you guessing right to the very end. The symbolism is enchanting. Absolutely wonderful read.True to those lost 80s souls
5Autor: hzxdfertI could barely put this book down. Darra QLD is as real as any part of 1980s disadvantaged and real Australia - it could be any one of our capital cities. The highs and lows, the heartache and simple love that we have for friends (no matter their background and no matter where they live). A brilliant read from a different, or not so different, time.Everything.
5Autor: zoident167I would not recommend starting this book if you wish to be able to work or function before the book is finished. Totally and entirely enthralling. This book is everything that you could ever want from a book.Best book ever
5Autor: sheza macThe best book I have read in years. Being a local from Brisbane and living in Boondall it great to read something about homeAwesome 😎
5Autor: IndizguiseI thought I just reviewed this book but it looks like I lost it so I’m doing it again. The kid actors in this limited series on Netflix really need to be commended on their performances. This is some very real life situations for a lot of families out there. Such a great movie swear words and all 🤣Bad
1Autor: hi woarWorst book everI don’t have a car but I’m not
5Autor: Leron KamberiWhat is your name on the map of New Jersey i am in love with it and it is a beautiful country and it has great views I love you so I will go to your home and see your home and you will have to go back there and I am very excited about you and your beautiful home you will see your home in a few years time to come see me and your beautiful family I am very happy for your beautiful home I hope youI was barracking for the psychopath midget in the bell tower
1Autor: deedoodeedooduhduhGiven, that was something I could barrack for in a novel, and I was barracking against the protagonist, then that gives you an idea about why I hated it. Plus, the girl with no arms. Just unnecessary.Great book
4Autor: Tegan93Great book. Interesting read from start to finish.Good not great
4Autor: FlammingWarriorGood not great- nice enough but never really rose to the occasion. Reached for the stars, but in the end never left south east Queensland, let alone the planet.Most wonderful
5Autor: angiefish1I love this book and was captivated by the story. I am Molly Hook!Unusual but good. Worthwhile read
4Autor: MTaita @ FederalWorthwhile readA must read. Boy triumphs.
5Autor: Lauren_MoWhat an awesome read. Couldn’t put it down. I lost myself in the captivating pages of Boy Swallow’s Universe. A rollercoaster of emotions within in a way one truly seeks from a good book. I’m so glad to have discovered this story- can happily recommend. Well done Trent Dalton!Instant Aussie Classic
5Autor: BenV92Couldn’t but this down. Highly recommend.Warped wall
4Autor: NancyhandsThis book for me took a while to get going but once the pieces started to fall into place the trajectory of my desire to finish the book escalated like the warped wall on Ninja Warrior. I hope the movie does the book justice.Couldn’t Put it Down!
5Autor: JazżThe descriptive writing had me visualising each scene as if I was there myself. It’s both heartbreaking & hilarious. I enjoy the voiced narrative & quintessentially Australian themes.Good read
4Autor: Robert the readerIdeal read on a winter holiday, feet up and be whisked off to 1980s Queensland.Adversity Overcome.
5Autor: gmp2320Inspiration and insight gained from despair. Dalton takes us on a ride from the depths of humanity to its heights to prove that you can find greatness in the most dire situations.I miss you Eli
5Autor: TanniLynnPLI could have kept reading this book forever. Felt like I really got to know the boys. Fantastically written in the first person - you dive in deep and get to understand what resilience actually means.Amazing
5Autor: marke.888Best book I’ve read in ages, by far. A brilliant new Aussie voice.A beautiful read
5Autor: music brushIt’s written in pure language with color & moving pictures Stunning intelligent & beautifulA favourite
5Autor: SharoakesCan’t recommend this book enough to anyoneGood yarn
5Autor: happyhanrahanGood Australian story with enough twists and turns to keep you enthralledAmazing
5Autor: Dave from MorningtonBest book I’ve read in a long long time!BRILLIANT!!! MUST READ!!! HAS IT ALL
5Autor: ELEVEN YAINTRIGUE INTELLIGENCE INTERCONNECTED DRUGS GUNS LOVE SET IN BRISBANE!!! Would make a great Movie High FIVE TRENT !!Spellbinding
5Autor: Amcotts girlOne of the best books I’ve read in a while, just could not put it down. Am really looking forward to reading his next book.A great read
5Autor: EmilyScarlett89I loved this book, it kept me guessing right until the end! My husband isn’t much of a reader & even he can’t put it down - which might have something to do with the familiarity of the QLD locations described, but nonetheless he loves it too!Brilliant, beautiful, bountiful!
5Autor: Lol pop kiss meOhhh finally a book I devoured, I ate it all up and fell asleep supremely satisfied. If you haven’t read it, read it. Girl swallowed book.Brisbane girls relates
4Autor: QF 2After struggling through the first few chapters, I persevered and was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed the rest of the book. Having read so many British and American crime novels it was thrilling to read about my home town (especially Bracken Ridge) and could really relate the book to my own memories of growing up in the 80’s, in those area’s mentioned. It’s amazing we didn’t know each other? I loved the supernatural twist and the humour, especially at the newspaper office :) I really wanted to work at the courier mail also! So well done Trent and I look forward to your next novel.Absolutely loved this book
5Autor: anotherpandaTotally unique and unpredictable, I Couldn’t put this down. Can’t wait for the next book from Trent Dalton.Boy swallows universe
5Autor: gabby 63The best storyteller I have had the pleasure to follow in years, poetic & captivating- stay with it while it builds into a crescendo of all so many of us living in Australia need to understand. Intelligent & exciting . GabbyEpic story
5Autor: NdkxmnisnwnsisnsLoved every second of this book and now that it’s over I miss Eli Bell and his brother and all the characters so much. I became so involved and so captivated I struggled to accept they were characters of a story and not friends I’ve had for years. One of my absolute favourites and AMAZINGLY written. Almost poetry. Can’t wait for the next novel to drop 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼Hi
3Autor: random person 27364Hello. I haven’t read this book yet. But who cares. I don’t think anyone will read this ever.Author captures imagination
5Autor: sincjWhat a great book! I couldn’t put it down. I was disappointed when it finished, because I wanted the story to keep going.Excellent read.
5Autor: S.Keating.Amazing book, hard to put down. Beautiful and raw in every way.Boy Swallows Universe
5Autor: Didee.Superb! Couldn’t stop reading until the end! This will be an Australian classic.Interesting
4Autor: Purple MirrorGood plot, some surreal scenesBoy Swallows Universe
5Autor: MoogerahVery well written - loved this book as Daltons ability to put you in the heart of an Australian family in some form of chaos and disfunction experiencing all the emotions was just brilliant - not formulaic - interesting funny and just a real joyBoy swallows universe
5Autor: franklin stammStunning, heartbreaking, raw, funny, magicalBoy swallows Universe
5Autor: JacquiCeeGripping - excitingly enjoyable. A MUST read. I want everyone I know to enjoy this talented writer. I am so honoured to had experienced his first book. Will be looking eagerly for the next one - hope it is soon.Best read in years
5Autor: shadawadawaAn extraordinary book. Some of the funniest writing I can remember; rich and vivid characters; a genuinely thrilling and unpredictable story. It’s been a long time since I’ve enjoyed a book this much.Dalton Creates Magic
5Autor: thunderroadmanBoy writes good! Really good!!Loved it!
5Autor: dawnbeasleyBeautiful to read. This book has made it onto my favourite books of all time list.The Great Australian Novel
5Autor: Old_man9This is a fantastic book, The great Australian Novel, and is to Aussie what To Kill A Mockingbird is to the US. It beautiful, it’s brilliantly written, and will make you cry. More than once. It is so thoughtfully put together and detailed that you are transported into the Universe with the author. Please, make this the next book you read.My favourite book ever!
5Autor: Annabel FaithWonderful, heart-warming, heart-breaking, honest, and beautifully written.Brilliant
5Autor: buswintedWritten in a way that makes you feel the emotions of his family. A story well told and only one who has lived this world could write.Awesome read
5Autor: Brons TowerWhat a great read, growing up in the areas that this book is set gave me such thrill on each page. Having met people similar to those portrayed in this novel pushed to the top of my favourite reads. Captivating and real.Amazing
5Autor: Roxanne879This book is brilliant and absolutely captivating 🙌🏼I could not put it down
5Autor: Miss ChezBrilliant writing, so many layers and such beautiful prose. My favourite book of 2018!Loved this book!
5Autor: p.rosalind90Had me engaged from start to finish! The story is so beautifully written
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