{"product_id":"boy-swallows-universe","title":"Boy Swallows Universe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoy Swallows Universe\u003c\/i\u003e by Trent Dalton is a mesmerising fusion of autobiography and fiction, set against the wild backdrop of 1980s Brisbane. It tells the enthralling tale of Eli Bell, a young boy navigating the rough edges of his turbulent life. Upon the first glance, his existence is a heart-wrenching tale of broken families and dangerous liaisons: a lost father, a mute brother, a mother battling addiction, a heroin dealer for a stepfather, and a notorious criminal as a babysitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEli's journey is not just about survival but about finding light amidst darkness. He's on a quest to comprehend the true essence of goodness, grappling with the teachings of fate which seem perennially out of his favour. At the heart of his challenges stands the formidable figure of Tytus Broz, Brisbane's legendary drug dealer, adding a formidable hurdle to Eli’s quest for normalcy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the narrative unfolds, life thrusts Eli into situations far beyond his comprehension: reuniting with a father he barely remembers, undertaking a daring escape mission at Boggo Road Gaol to rescue his mother on Christmas Day, confronting the very criminals who shattered his world, and experiencing the sweet turbulence of first love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes \u003ci\u003eBoy Swallows Universe\u003c\/i\u003e stand out is its depiction of unlikely friendships, brotherhood, and undying love. It's a story that promises to leave you heartbroken, joyous, and utterly exhilarated, all at once. This novel is indeed a rollercoaster of emotions, written with poignant prose and vivid imagery, making it a must-read that will linger in your mind long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2019 ABIA Book of the Year Award, Winner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2019 Indie Book Award, Winner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2019 UTS Glenda Adams Award for New Writing, NSW Premier's Literary Awards, Winner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2019 People's Choice Award, NSW Premier's Literary Awards, Winner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMUD Literary Prize 2019, Winner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2019 ABIA Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year, Winner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2019 ABIA Literary Fiction Book of the Year, Winner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2019 ABIA Audiobook of the Year, Winner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2019 Miles Franklin Literary Award, Longlisted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2019 Colin Roderick Award, shortlist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe best Australian novel I have read in more than a decade\u003c\/i\u003e – \u003cem\u003eSydney Morning Herald\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAstonishing, captivating ... a wild, beautiful, heart-exploding ride\u003c\/i\u003e – Elizabeth Gilbert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoy Swallows Universe\u003c\/i\u003e is a wonderful surprise: sharp as a drawer full of knives in terms of subject matter; unrepentantly joyous in its child's-eye view of the world; the best literary debut in a month of Sundays. – \u003cem\u003eThe Australian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoy Swallows Universe\u003c\/i\u003e hypnotizes you with wonder, and then hammers you with heartbreak. – \u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis thrilling novel – \u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarvelously plot-rich ... filled with beautifully lyric prose ...At one point Eli wonders if he is good. The answer is \"yes,\" every bit as good as this exceptional novel. – \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDalton's splashy, stellar debut makes the typical coming-of-age novel look bland by comparison ... This is an outstanding debut. – \u003cem\u003ePublisher's Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExtraordinary and beautiful storytelling – \u003cem\u003eGuardian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45694556012780,"sku":"9781460757765","price":18.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781460757765.jpg?v=1725614926","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/boy-swallows-universe","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}