A review by twistinthetale
Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton

4.0

Quite an extraordinary book. It is brutal and draining in many parts, watching young Eli deal with a dysfunctional family, a traumatised brother, an abused mother, a damaged father - and that's just the tip of the ice berg in the suburban setting populated by drug users and warring dealers. It is also an inspiring book, watching Eli long to be a good man, even when there are so few of those he can use as role models. This book is also a page-turner so prepare for some sleepless nights.