Boy Swallows Universe

Where have you been?
by Trent Dalton | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 9780062898111 Global Overview for this book
Registered by mcsar of Richmond, British Columbia Canada on 1/12/2022
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Journal Entry 1 by mcsar from Richmond, British Columbia Canada on Wednesday, January 12, 2022
A 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.

Brisbane, 1983: A lost father, a mute brother, a mum in jail, a heroin dealer for a stepfather and a notorious crime 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 if 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.

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Promised as a tag to J4Shaw.

I was captivated by the book's opening, but then found the story slow to develop.
At one point, I thought about giving up. But I really liked the beginning and the writing style, and I hoped the book would live up to its promise, so I continued on. I am so glad I did.

The events were tragic and heartbreaking, but the characters were loving and beautiful, resilient and feisty. How can one not love Eli, and Gus? And Slim, and the troubled but loving parents and Lyle. It was a tough read because it was heartbreaking to imagine children growing up under such circumstances. And after I finished the book and wanted more, I looked up the author and found that the book was semi-autobiographical. No wonder it has so much heart. This is one very memorable read.

Journal Entry 2 by mcsar at Richmond, British Columbia Canada on Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Released 1 yr ago (5/19/2022 UTC) at Richmond, British Columbia Canada

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The wishlist tag is finally travelling. Happy reading!

Journal Entry 3 by wingJ4Shawwing at Boise, Idaho USA on Monday, May 23, 2022
Received safe and sound here in Boise ID.
Thank you for sending Mcsar.

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