A review by knerbbie
The Tortilla Curtain by T.C. Boyle

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I was so invested in the story, but it was a really depressing read. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Car accident, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, Deportation