A review by chia2401
The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton

challenging mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Very very complicated, takes a long time to read, but it paints not only a picture but a whole masterpiece of intrigue and mystery. Difficult to follow, and still leaves you with many questions at the end. Super entangled story, many versions of it make it a challenge for the reader itself to untangle the deeper level. Feels like there are very many layers of meanings