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Summary - Boy Swallows Universe: Based On The Book By Trent Dalton

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Duration: 24min
Language: English
Format
Category: Non-Fiction

SUMMARY

BOY SWALLOWS UNIVERSE

BASED ON THE BOOK BY TRENT DALTON

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES

CONTENT

Boy Writes Words

Boy Makes Rainbow

Boy Follows Footsteps

Boy Receives Letter

Boy Kills Bull

Boy Loses Luck

Boy Meets Girl

Boy Seeks Help

Boy Conquers Moon

General Analysis of Boy Swallows Universe

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton follows the life of Eli Bell, a young boy growing up in 1980s Brisbane. Raised in a broken family, Eli faces numerous challenges, including his mother's struggles with addiction, his stepfather's violent tendencies, and the silence of his brother, August. As Eli navigates the darkness surrounding him, he forms a bond with unlikely figures, including a former convict named Slim, who teaches him about survival and resilience. The novel explores themes of family, love, trauma, destiny, and the search for hope amidst overwhelming adversity, all while blending darkness and light.

Release date

Audiobook: 4 January 2025