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Boy Swallows Universe
- Narrated by: Stig Wemyss
- Length: 16 hrs and 41 mins
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Summary
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
Australia, 1983
Life is pretty tough right now for twelve-year-old Eli – what with his mute brother, a convicted murderer for a babysitter, a drug-dealing stepfather, an incarcerated mother and a long-lost father – surely it can’t get any worse?
Think again. He’s about to fall in love, break into prison and cross paths with one of the most notorious criminals Brisbane has ever seen.
A coming-of-age story like no other, Boy Swallows Universe is the most exhilarating novel you’ll listen to all year.
Critic reviews
"Electric." (The Times)
"Thrilling." (New York Times)
"Extraordinary." (Joanna Cannon)
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- Fergal
- 30-09-22
Outstanding.
Great read, highly reccomended. Very well written, well performed, very engaging and easy to get through.
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- maureen taylor
- 30-03-23
Captivating
I was swept along by the language, the story and the reader’s interpretation…a rollercoaster of emotions.. I laughed and cried ..I didn’t want it to finish
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- Rocket
- 29-10-20
Compelling and tense yet funny
Really enjoyed this, a brilliant mix of drama and humour plus a compelling tale. The narration suits the story perfectly, and not just because he sounds Australian!
Some moments saw me catch my breath and others prompted me to laugh out loud. One particularly tense moment I read on a dark evening walk and it really made for a scary time!
Definitely recommended.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-01-24
The best audiobook I’ve ever listened to!
What an incredible story! So uniquely Australian - the characters are all characters we know. Eli Bell and bug brother August will have my heart forever. This story could not have been performed any better. Just incredible narration!
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-06-20
great story
love love loved it!
great characters and language.
felt like I was in Brisbane!
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- S. Price
- 17-11-23
Stick with this heartfelt story
Sometimes I found the violence difficult to listen to but I stuck with it and am so glad - wonderful imaginative and real all at once.
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- Nigel Balchin
- 10-03-24
A wonderful story
The descriptive writing in every paragraph is next level - its a joy to read or hear.
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- SCrawford
- 24-03-24
Great point of view
Loved the vocabulary used, the immersion into the Australian setting and desperation of the characters. Layered, magical realism and mystery. Deeper story than I originally thought
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- Alby
- 12-08-21
an extraordinary story
An extraordinary story and journey, described in vivid and colourful detail. enjoyed the performance by the narrator.
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- Daniel Hayes
- 15-01-20
Brilliant Aussie story
Brutal at times, but beautifully written. The narrator really captures the scene and Aussie accents
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