More Plot Strands Than a . . .
Sorry, I can’t summarize the plot of Eleanor Catton’s The Luminaries for you. It’s got more plot strands than that braid. It’s an enjoyable read but . . . Whew! I can tell you about the place: New Zealand in the 1860s. They’re having a gold rush. And a lot of rain. And mud. While living in tents. In fact, the most dignified houses [...]