: Catton employs a "Dickensian" style with sprawling backstories and omniscient narration, typical of 19th-century literature.
: Seven additional characters represent the planets (the "Luminaries"), including the sun and moon. The Luminaries: A Novel
The discovery of a hidden fortune in the home of a local drunk. : Catton employs a "Dickensian" style with sprawling
The 2013 Man Booker Prize-winning novel by Eleanor Catton is a 832-page historical murder mystery. Set in 1866 during the New Zealand gold rush, it is most famous for its strict astrological structure , where characters and plot movements mirror the positions of celestial bodies. Plot Overview The Luminaries: A Novel