The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton
Set during the New Zealand Gold Rush of the 19th century, this novel follows Walter Moody, a prospector who stumbles upon a secret meeting of twelve local men who are trying to solve a series of unsolved crimes. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the crimes, which include a rich man's disappearance, a prostitute's attempted suicide, and a huge fortune found in a drunkard's cottage, are all interconnected. The novel's complex narrative structure, which uses astrology to organize its characters and events, adds another layer of intrigue to the story.
The 5473rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2013
- Nationality
- New Zealander
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 832
- Words
- 832,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 31st on 100 Best Books to Read by Women Authors (Good Housekeeping)
- Man Booker Prize (Man Booker Prize)
- Ockham New Zealand Yearly Fiction Award Winners (Ockham New Zealand Book Awards)
- 87 Books Written by Women That Are So Good, You Won't Be Able to Put Them Down (Pop Sugar)