This book, I’m sure, has been reviewed within an inch of its book life. But, I can’t stay silent on this one. By far the most challenging, harrowing and meaningful book I can remember reading in a long time. And I’ve read a few!
The book is full of contradictions, unwavering loyalty, love and steely attachment combined with violent, risky and almost unspeakable happenings. Resilience in all its forms weaves through this tragic but uplifting story. And I’m reminded that, where there is ‘bad’ there is often ‘good’ and we should never forget it.
Eli and August, the two young boys in the story will break your heart but capture you forever. Their lives ricochet between heroin dealers, criminals and parents who have their own hellish demons to conquer.
Trent Dalton, the author of Boy Swallows Universe is undoubtedly a writer and journalist with amazing ability and courage. In an article published by Harper Collins in 2018, Dalton said, ‘All of me is here. Everything I’ve seen. Everything I’ve ever done.’
Heather Whitford Roche 
I have learned to treat your book reviews with great respect, Heather. I am both fascinated and wary by what you tell us about Boy Swallows Universe…sounds like a challenging read. I will probably attempt it at a later, safer date…it doesn’t sound like holiday reading.
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Perhaps not holiday reading, but a good read for later on, Maureen. Thanks for responding to the review.
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