The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver
"The Lacuna" is a captivating historical novel that follows the life of Harrison Shepherd, a young man with a Mexican-American heritage. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous events of the early 20th century, including the Mexican Revolution and the McCarthy era in the United States, the story explores themes of identity, politics, and art. Through Shepherd's unique perspective as a writer and his encounters with iconic figures such as Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, the novel delves into the complexities of personal and national history, while also shedding light on the power of storytelling and the search for belonging.
The 8412th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2009
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 507
- Words
- 200,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- Women's Prize for Fiction (Women's Prize for Fiction)
- Latitude Festival's Top 20 Books by Women (Latitude Festival goers)