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Lacuna
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Karal
, January 31, 2013
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Beautifully written characters; brilliant portrait of art, history, a shape shifting novel about truth and the assumptions about what people perceive as true!
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Fiona MacNeill
, January 05, 2013
This is the book which continues to come back in my mind over and over from the last year's reading. It combines American and Mexican history, drama,romance, politics, and spiritual intrigue. It is Kingsolver at her peak, excellent character development and is simply a finely crafted story.
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Meredith Crocker
, January 01, 2013
I've always enjoyed Barbara Kingsolver, and she did not disappoint with The Lacuna.
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Sue Connell
, January 01, 2013
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Amazingly intricate coming of age and beyond story of a young man who by turns becomes involved with Frieda Kahlo, Diego Rivera and Leon Trotsky among others. The metaphor of the lacuna as a passage from one phase of life into another is magical.
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Stacy Lewis
, January 01, 2013
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Barbara Kingsolver continues to grow as a writer, and nowhere is that more apparent than this novel. The story is written as a diary found and published by a long-time secretary. Using true stories of Leon Trotsky, Diego Rivera, and McCarthyism as a backdrop, the novel is a reflection on the relationship between art and politics.
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anatola
, January 19, 2012
really loved this book and the historical references. It was so believable, I googled the name of the 'book' that the character in the story had written, I thought it was real! Google refered me back to the book which I was reading. honestly kept me guessing until the very end.
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gayleegal
, January 19, 2012
A cautionary tale for the times that reminds us of what our country is like if we swing too far right. Art should educate and elevate us and if it scares us, it's time to look at why. That and Kingsolver's splendid use of language raised this one to the top of the stack for me.
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, January 01, 2012
What does (P.S.) after the title denote?
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MAS
, September 01, 2011
Engaging story about a significant time in American history, specifically World War II, the communist influence in Mexico and the "witch hunts" in the 50's, and connection to Frida and Revera and their "in your face art". Kingsolver is a master of creating a sense of place through her descriptions of the landscape and culture, especially the scenes in Mexico. Story leaves you guessing as to the fate of the main character.
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Jacqueline Wright
, January 07, 2011
This is Kingsolver's best ever. Her extraordinary use of our language is breathtaking. She puts the reader into the hearts and minds of the characters as she envelopes us in the physical scene. The story development is so gentle-- she just eases one in and through to a remarkable ending. Then there is the political element which she lays on you with all the necessary reality. One can't stop reading it, then can't stop feeling it.
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denver reader
, January 04, 2011
The Lacuna is a rich book with many layers of meaning. Through the main character we meet Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Leon Trotsky, and see how various political groups in the U.S. responded to these people. Kingsolver also lights up some forgotten pieces of American history, and shows us, without hectoring or pontificating, the difficulty of living a life of integrity during the McCarthy era. This book is marvelously complicated and entertaining.
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Leisa Vandehey
, January 03, 2011
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Once again, Barbara Kingsolver creates a story that seems so real, I feel that I have lived the life of the main character, Harrison Shepherd, myself. She is such a talented and gifted author who uses her intelligence to bring out the heart and soul of life. My life has been enriched by her storytelling.
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BWH
, January 01, 2011
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more reminiscent of The Poisonwood Bible than some others of hers. Nice use of language. Set in Mexico and US, 30's - 50's… Frida and Diego and Trotsky and the red-baiting era in US Good read.
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Carol G
, January 01, 2011
I found myself completely absorbed in the story. I love Barbara Kingsolver's writing style.
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pbj
, January 01, 2011
Historical fiction is a tasty treat when handled by the adept observations and writing skills of Barbara Kingsolver. I was transfixed by the world created in The Lacuna and even though we know how parts of the story goes, she makes sure there is enough to keep the reader engaged.
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KELLY WILLIAMS
, January 01, 2011
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Great book. Kingsolve seemlessly blends history with the story of a young man. Loved it!
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bleuoiseau
, January 01, 2011
An exciting fictional depiction of the relationship between the male protagonist, a writer, and the artist Frida Kahlo , her spouse Diego Rivera, and her intimate friends. Historical fiction at its best, covering often neglected aspects of both Mexican and U.S. history.
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Portland Robin
, January 01, 2011
Once again Kingsolver reveals her talent with words and characters in her newest novel. I have fallen in love with the characters in The Lacuna and will reread certain sentences and paragraphs because of how well they are constructed and how creatively they convey layers of feelings and ideas. This is a beautiful work woven together with history, artful writing and engaging plot development.
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Noreen
, January 01, 2011
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Moving, often funny, and bittersweet, Kingsolver gives empathetic voice to a young man's witnessing of tumultuous political, social and artistic events, and his own attempts to reclaim the past. Sentences leave you breathless, that you read again and again - a second author echoes the first, her own contributions woven into his account; she fulfills her archival duty in bringing the truth to light. Kingsolver is in full command of a grand sweep of history, geography and memory.
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Channing
, September 18, 2010
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This is a brilliant, moving perspective, by Kingsolver, or a pivotal period in history expressed in the lives of her characters. She invites us to stretch our perceptions and reconsider the unfolding of events including the histories of Mexico, the Soviet Union and the United States during the life of Harrison Shephard, her fictional witness and reporter. I was enthralled. The book is unforgettable and transformational for the reader.
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Product Details
ISBN:
9780060852580
Binding:
Trade Paperback
Publication date:
08/01/2010
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
Series info:
P.S.
Pages:
544
Height:
1.23IN
Width:
5.29IN
Thickness:
1.50
Number of Units:
1
Copyright Year:
2010
UPC Code:
4294967295
Author:
Barbara Kingsolver
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Subject:
General Fiction
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