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  • Boy Swallows Universe

  • By: Trent Dalton
  • Narrated by: Stig Wemyss
  • Length: 16 hrs and 41 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (27 ratings)

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Boy Swallows Universe

By: Trent Dalton
Narrated by: Stig Wemyss
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Publisher's summary

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 Limited
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Critic reviews

"Electric." (The Times)

"Thrilling." (New York Times)

"Extraordinary." (Joanna Cannon)

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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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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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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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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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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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