The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton: destiny and truth

In this episode Neha and Shruti talk about the Booker prize winning novel The Luminaries, by Eleanor Catton. We discuss the characters, the structure of the book, what we want out of long books, and why we should maybe be wary of literary prizes. Whether you loved this book or hated it, there's something for everyone in this discussion!

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Shelf Discovery:

The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton

Shruti - The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins

Neha - The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCollough

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