Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner opens unexpectedly: a philosophical detour into why Neanderthals were prone to depression and possibly the first to smoke. Weird? Yes. But it works, pulling you into a world where big ideas drive the action. It …

Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner opens unexpectedly: a philosophical detour into why Neanderthals were prone to depression and possibly the first to smoke. Weird? Yes. But it works, pulling you into a world where big ideas drive the action. It …