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‘A harrowing, even horrific, tale … a remarkable feat of imaginative empathy’
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'This novel examines America's guerrilla war between the haves and have-nots with a zing unequalled since The Bonfire of the Vanities' Observer 'A harrowing, even horrific, tale of an immigrant couple's venture into California, and the shockingly brutal reception they receive ... a remarkable feat of imaginative empathy' Daily Telegraph 'Thrilling ... it's the same set up as Tom Wolfe's The Bonfire of the Vanities but Boyle immediately enlivens it' Independent on Sunday 'A powerful novel ... One of the best books I've read this year' Marie Claire
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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This is such a wonderful read. Rich, insular American Dream coexists with desparate Mexican poverty. Comparisons with Steinbeck are inevitable but Mr Boyle can be proud of writing what I feel will be regarded as a classic to stand alone. A marvellous mix of characters interwoven with themes which challenge ideas and perceptions of race, class, wealth and consciensce.
Read this. You won't forget it.
Read this. You won't forget it.
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the first for me, reading a book by T. Coraghessan Boyle, and I was very impressed by his work.
This book is set in Los Angeles and focuses strongly on two couples from totally different social and economical backgrounds. Kyra and Delaney Mossbacher are the upper class Americans; while Candido and America Rincon are illegal immigrants from South of the border.....Mexico.
The Tortilla Curtain is the border between Mexico and Los Angeles which the immigrants cross illegally to find work as labourers and a better way of life in that state.
The Mexicans endure severe hardships for little money as they enter this country of the 'well to do'. Meanwhile the 'upper crust' are flourishing for all to see, their main problem being to keep the immigrants out. As much as they are rich and better off one begins to feel that the immigrant Mexican has a more contented heart. They seem fulfilled at times with a deep satisfaction, passion and feeling that the 'upper crust' are unable to project. They are poor.....but their spirits are strong and hard to break.
See what life becomes for these two couples from opposite sides of the track....and you will find these characters living in your memories for a long time. This is the type of book that one hates to finish. Get it for Christmas....I got mine. Well written and highly recommended!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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i purchased this book,and i just couldn't put it down,and tell my friends that theres a good book coming there way,i just wanted to jump in the book and right all the wrongs,it trulywas one of my favourite book iv'e read for a while i highly recommend.
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Brilliant read
I had read and loved Drop City and was not disappointed by my second T C Boyle choice. The story is a real page-turner and the characters wonderfully developed. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bob
Good but!
Good , but having read Riven Rock and The Inner Circle I expected this to be as clever a book and in that respect it failed . Read more
Published 12 months ago by MrC
Too Unreal
I read this book many moons ago. Or rather I persevered with it thinking it might turn out to be a good read. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Susan Spain
A satirical novel which devastatingly contrasts the lives of a wealthy...
A deeply rewarding read about a wealthy white middle class couple, Delaney and Kyla, (her 6 yo son, "her matching Dandy Dinmont terriers, Osbert and Sacheverell, and her Siamese... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Kiwifunlad
The American Dream
side by side the affluent Californian society and the world of illegal immegrants, both likeable
Published on 11 Dec 2009 by V. Vouilloz
Well written but quite dark
This book is incredibly well written. The language is exquisite and Boyle is an amazing author. However, the book is quite depressing and therefore not an 'enjoyable' read. Read more
Published on 30 May 2009 by K. J. Black
Another TC Boyle hit
I picked this up because I *adored* The Road to Wellville, and The Tortilla Curtain doesn't disappoint. Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2009 by serialdeviant
Dynamite
Not in a long time have I been gripped like this by a novel, fretting, twisting, turning to the next chapter with my teeth clenched, hands clasped onto the slippery book covers,... Read more
Published on 25 Dec 2008 by reader 451
Brilliant book
This is one of the best books I've ever read, it's fantastic. Just buy it, you won't be disappointed.
Published on 5 Nov 2008 by PJ Sturdee
Bonfire of the Vanities, California style
This is the second TC Boyle novel I've read and he's fast becoming one of my favourite US authors. He sets up the characters so well, you really care what happens to them right... Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2008 by Tealady2000
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