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The Luminaries

by Eleanor Catton (2013)

About this book

Winner of the Man Booker Prize of 2013. Wonderful novel taking place in New-Zealand during the golden rush. Une intrigue complexe et fine à la fois, vrai roman d'aventure historique mais pas seulement. L'auteur s'amuse avec nous et nous mène de révélations en révélations tout en nous laissant à la fin du livre avec une grande envie de continuer dans le monde qu'elle a créé pour nous.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraContemporary
Protagonist / CoreNotable Characters

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