The Tortilla Curtain by T.C. Boyle is a novel that explores the lives of two couples living in Southern California: one a wealthy, liberal couple living in a gated community, and the other a Mexican immigrant couple living in poverty. The novel delves into themes of immigration, racism, and class division, as the lives of these two couples become intertwined in unexpected ways. Boyle’s writing is both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant, making “The Tortilla Curtain” a powerful and timely read.
