A review by astridandlouise
Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton

5.0

I was really unsure when I began reading this book that I would enjoy it. But I decided to persist and I'm so glad I did. It's a compelling and powerful book. I pulled so many comparisons with Winton whilst reading; the style, the young male protagonist, lower class demographic, Australian landscape. I don't want to give anything away as I think it's one of those rare books that you should feel engulf you with no influence from outsiders/critics as you devour it. It contains mesmerizing fabric and you can grasp the passion with which it was written.

I was convinced it would rate 4 stars most of the way throughout however, the chapter Boy Conquers Moon took my breath away and kept my eyes strained trying to read faster and faster so I could get to the next page. I just wanted to know what was going to happen next. Up until this chapter in the book I had no idea where it was going or how it was going to end. It was definitely a wild ride.