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Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton (Paperback, 2018)
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An utterly wonderful novel of love, crime, magic, fate and coming of age, set in Brisbane's violent working class suburban fringe - from one of Australia's most exciting new writers. The winner of the 2019 Indie Book Award, ABIA Book of the Year, winner of the MUD Literary Prize 2019 and winner of the 2019 UTS Glenda Adams Award for New Writing at the NSW Premier's Literary Awards 'This book will light up the dimmest days' Sydney Morning Herald 'Boy Swallows Universe is one of those stories that defies expectations, shatters genre boundaries and beguiles from start to finish' Good Reading 'I cannot recommend this novel highly enough and I can't wait to read what Dalton produces next' NZ Herald Brisbane, 1983: A lost father, a mute brother, a mum in jail, a heroin dealer for a stepfather and a notorious crim for a babysitter. It's not as if Eli's life isn't complicated enough already. He's just trying to follow his heart, learning what it takes to be a good man, but life just keeps throwing obstacles in the way - not least of which is Tytus Broz, legendary Brisbane drug dealer. But Eli's life is about to get a whole lot more serious. He's about to fall in love. And, oh yeah, he has to break into Boggo Road Gaol on Christmas Day, to save his mum. 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. 'Marvelously plot-rich ... filled with beautifully lyric prose ... the characterization, too, is universally memorable, especially that of Eli and August. 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) 'Trent Dalton is the most extraordinary writer - a rare talent. A major new voice on the Australian literary scene has arrived.' Nikki Gemmell 'An astonishing achievement. Dalton is a breath of fresh air - raw, honest, funny, moving, he has created a novel of the most surprising and addictive nature. Unputdownable.' David Wenham 'I couldn't stop reading from the moment I started, and I still can barely speak for the beauty of it. Trent Dalton has done something very special here, writing with grace, from his own broken heart.' Caroline Overington 'Enthralling - a moving account of sibling solidarity and the dogged pursuit of love.' Geoffrey Robertson QC 'Stunning. My favourite novel for decades. Left me devastated but looking to the heavens.' Tim Rogers '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 AustralianProduct Identifiers
PublisherHarpercollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
ISBN-139781460753897
eBay Product ID (ePID)21046375145
Product Key Features
Book TitleBoy Swallows Universe
AuthorTrent Dalton
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicBooks
Publication Year2018
Dimensions
Item Height235mm
Item Width154mm
Item Weight650 g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorTrent Dalton
Country/Region of ManufactureAustralia
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- 18 Apr, 2019
Great value, arrived quickly, too.
Fantastic Brisbane-based love story. Gripping & unusual, one of the best books we've bought. Should be a movie!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 24 Jan, 2019
Fantastic original story
Fantastic original story Gritty, honest and a great throw back to the raw 80’s in the suburbs.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 24 Jan, 2019
Great read
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- 14 Feb, 2019
Definitely worth a read
A good story based on the author's own experienceVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 08 Jan, 2019
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Hectic read lad definitely one to bring to the seshVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 14 Feb, 2019
Best book
ExcellentVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
