{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63dc10d32dba3100108683e2/6577c1971585de0012157a84?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton: destiny and truth","description":"<p>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!</p><p><br></p><p>If you would like to hear more in-depth literary and cultural analysis, curated book recommendations, and critical commentary, <a href=\"https://thenovelteapod.substack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">subscribe to our free newsletter</a>. You can also connect with us on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thenoveltea.pod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> or by emailing us at thenovelteapod@gmail.com.</p><p><br></p><p>Shelf Discovery:</p><p><a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9780316074292\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Luminaries</a> by Eleanor Catton</p><p>Shruti - <a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9780141439617\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Woman in White</a> by Wilkie Collins</p><p>Neha - <a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9780380018178\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Thorn Birds</a> by Colleen McCollough</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Neha & Shruti"}