A review by stanro
Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton

emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The imagined world of an adolescent male in late 1980s Brisbane, grounded in an at-times very gritty reality. Well written. No linguistic pyrotechnics, just authenticity and fairly simple language telling a grand tale of hope, courage, persistence and the goodness in people.