The Lacuna

I thoroughly enjoyed The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver though it is a thick novel but well worth the read- like climbing up a beautiful forested mountain, so much beauty to see along the way and then the magnificent view at the top. There are many wonderful words, some poetic that make this writing a joy to read. The story is about the life of Harrison Shepherd as put together by his loyal secretary Violet Brown. Harrison was born in USA but his Mexican mother took him back to her country for his upbringing. During his life he came in contact with Trotsky and famous Mexicans before returning to America to become a very successful novelist. His past returns to haunt him as he is caught up in the hysteria of McCarthyism. A fabulous story. 5/5