sungmemoonstruck 's review for:

The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver

emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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A story that reveals itself as slowly as its protagonist and rewards sustained, careful attention with a sweeping, compelling historical epic that effortlessly blends fiction and history. It's a rich reflection on both individual and national identity, the power of the media to twist reality and shape narratives, and the enduring affection of friendship. The sections set during the Red Scare feel more relevant than ever and are deeply infuriating and riveting. I found myself pausing, marking passages with book darts, and unpacking it passage by passage. By the end, I was just floored by the scope and depth of what Kingsolver had accomplished.