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marysbookspa 's review for:
Boy Swallows Universe
by Trent Dalton
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I am so conflicted about this book. I originally started it in 2020 and was so disappointed after reading a chapter. Everyone I have spoken to has said this book is incredible and addictive. I gave this book another go this year after my friend reassuring me to stick with it for the first 100-150 pages.
The writing is stunning and unlike anything I have ever read before. I love details and really appreciated Eli’s account and descriptions. I struggled with the book and how disjointed the story felt. The ending did not give me as much closure as I hoped and I left with questions, despite a recurring quote of “the answers to the questions” being in reach.
Overall it was a good read but I expected more from a book which was so hyped up.
The writing is stunning and unlike anything I have ever read before. I love details and really appreciated Eli’s account and descriptions. I struggled with the book and how disjointed the story felt. The ending did not give me as much closure as I hoped and I left with questions, despite a recurring quote of “the answers to the questions” being in reach.
Overall it was a good read but I expected more from a book which was so hyped up.