The Tortilla Curtain by T. Coraghessan Boyle
The book in question explores the intersecting lives of two couples in Southern California: a wealthy, nature-loving pair and an undocumented Mexican couple who have come to the United States in search of a better life. Their worlds collide when the Mexican man is involved in a car accident with the American man, setting off a chain of events that highlights the stark contrasts and deep-seated prejudices between their disparate existences. The narrative delves into themes of immigration, the American Dream, racism, and environmentalism, painting a complex portrait of the challenges and moral dilemmas faced by individuals on both sides of the socio-economic and cultural divide.
The 2136th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1995
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 355
- Words
- 107,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 4th on Quintessential American Fiction, According to the Rest of the World (Literary Hub)
- 1136th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))