New Zealand's 1860s' gold rush - on one level, a riveting tale of murder, intrigues and betrayals, lust and greed, manipulation and exploitation; on another, a carefully plotted astronomical allegory. The list of characters is long and seemingly disparate but all are involved, albeit often unwittingly, in the mystery that embroils Walter Moody, a lawyer and prospector, on his first night on the edge of the goldfields. Enjoy it on either level. See the final comment in this issue's Feedback.
* Winner of the 2013 Booker prize.
(Jenny Baker - bwl 74 Autumn 2014 ) |
