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Mystery & Thriller· New Zealand

The Luminaries

by Eleanor Catton
Aggregate Editorial Score87/100
★Booker Prize
Published 2013832 pagesEnglish

About This Book

Eleanor Catton's The Luminaries (2013) stands as one of the most significant works of mystery & thriller of its era. In 1866 New Zealand during the gold rush, a young man arrives in a wild west-coast town and becomes entangled in a mystery involving twelve men and a dead hermit. Catton's Booker Prize–winning novel is structured on the movements of celestial bodies and is a virtuosic feat of plotting and historical fiction. Themes of gold rush, New Zealand, mystery run through the work. The book has received recognition from Booker Prize 2013.

Awards & Recognition

Booker Prize
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About the Author
Eleanor Catton
New Zealand
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Luminaries about?

In 1866 New Zealand during the gold rush, a young man arrives in a wild west-coast town and becomes entangled in a mystery involving twelve men and a dead hermit. Catton's Booker Prize–winning novel is structured on the movements of celestial bodies and is a virtuosic feat of plotting and historical fiction.

Who wrote The Luminaries?

The Luminaries was written by Eleanor Catton, from New Zealand. First published in 2013.

What awards has The Luminaries won?

The Luminaries has received the following awards and honours: Booker Prize 2013.

Is The Luminaries worth reading?

The Luminaries is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 87/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in gold rush, New Zealand, mystery.