Super Short Summary

The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver follows Harrison William Shepherd, a man born in 1917 to a Mexican mother and an American father. His life journeys between Mexico and the U.S., intersecting with famous figures like Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Leon Trotsky while working as a plasterer and cook. Later, as a novelist in Asheville, NC, Harrison faces scrutiny from the House Un-American Activities Committee. Sensitive topics include assassination and political persecution.