A review by evnp
The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was a vibe read for me. Moody (ahem), 19th-century nautical gold rush history, filled with twisty intrigue and swindles. The plot meanders all over the place, but all of it moves through a world that's thoroughly enjoyable to inhabit. The prose as well: meandering & delightful in equal parts. The textual experiments and visual riddles are fun diversions.
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