If you loved
The Lacuna
Barbara Kingsolver · Book · 2009
If you loved The Lacuna, you were captivated by how personal lives are inextricably shaped by sweeping historical and political shifts.
Films on the same thread
Roma
Alfonso Cuarón · Film · 2018
Much like the household dynamics in The Lacuna, this film explores the intersection of domestic labor and class divides within the vivid, transformative landscape of twentieth-century Mexico City.
RRR
S. S. Rajamouli · Film · 2022
If The Lacuna hit, RRR shares the thread.
My Fault
Domingo González · Film · 2023
If The Lacuna hit, My Fault shares the thread.
The Help
Film · 2011
The Lacuna captures the tension between service and social identity, a struggle mirrored here as domestic workers navigate the rigid racial hierarchies and historical injustices of the American South.
Series on the same thread
Downton Abbey
Julian Fellowes · Series · 2010
This series shares the focus of The Lacuna on the interplay between the lives of servants and the aristocracy as they are buffeted by the forces of historical change.
Luis Miguel: The Series
Series · 2018
Fans of the biographical depth found in The Lacuna will appreciate this dramatization of a life lived in the public eye, highlighting the personal cost of fame and success.
This Is Us
Dan Fogelman · Series · 2016
If The Lacuna hit, This Is Us shares the thread.
The Apothecary Diaries
Series · 2023
If the servant's perspective within a powerful household in The Lacuna resonated with you, you will find a similar intrigue in this story of a lowly palace worker navigating royalty.
Podcasts on the same thread
Revolutions
Mike Duncan · Podcast · 2025
If The Lacuna hit, Revolutions shares the thread.
This American Life
This American Life · Podcast · 2026
If The Lacuna hit, This American Life shares the thread.
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Common questions
Is The Lacuna based on historical figures?
Yes, The Lacuna features the Mexican artists Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. The story follows Harrison Shepherd, who works in their household while documenting his experiences as a compulsive diarist. The narrative spans his life from being raised in Mexico to his time spent in America.
Who is the author of The Lacuna?
The Lacuna was written by Barbara Kingsolver. She is a multi-million copy bestselling author who has won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the Women's Prize for Fiction twice. Her work is often described by critics as lush, superb, and elegantly written.
Does The Lacuna involve diary entries?
Yes, The Lacuna centers on the character Harrison Shepherd, who is a compulsive diarist. He records and relates his life experiences throughout the book, providing a personal perspective on the events that occur while he works in the household of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo.
Where does the story in The Lacuna take place?
The Lacuna is set across two primary locations. The protagonist, Harrison Shepherd, is born in America and raised in Mexico. Much of the narrative focuses on his time working within the household of prominent Mexican artists Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo during his life.