Boy Swallows Universe
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Narrated by:
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Stig Wemyss
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By:
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Trent Dalton
About this listen
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
Australia, 1983
Life is pretty tough right now for twelve-year-old Eli – what with his mute brother, a convicted murderer for a babysitter, a drug-dealing stepfather, an incarcerated mother and a long-lost father – surely it can’t get any worse?
Think again. He’s about to fall in love, break into prison and cross paths with one of the most notorious criminals Brisbane has ever seen.
A coming-of-age story like no other, Boy Swallows Universe is the most exhilarating novel you’ll listen to all year.
©2019 Trent Dalton (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers LimitedCritic reviews
"Electric." (The Times)
"Thrilling." (New York Times)
"Extraordinary." (Joanna Cannon)
What listeners say about Boy Swallows Universe
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- Jules
- 07-30-20
Wonderful
The way two boys desk with childhood trauma. A harsh story but utterly magical writing and delivery by the reader! I was transported.
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- Michele Russell
- 11-09-19
A snapshot of life in modern day ‘burbs of Oz.
It reads as a delightful insight of underworld in the suburbs of Brisbane but with with wit humor and perspective of a teenage boy. Heavy onAussie isims but a joy to read.
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- Esther Athenry Liao
- 08-18-21
Lovely story
Cruel reality became magical in the minds of two boys, as they help each other in their unique way.
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-19-22
Beautifully written
Surprising story beautifully written. Loved it! Loved the narrator specifically his Australian accent which gives credibility to the whole experience.
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- diane levine
- 06-22-19
Most suitable for teenage boys.
Too long and becomes drawn out but well written. Narration fairly good but again shows this is a boys adventure story
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