The Tortilla Curtain by

The Tortilla Curtain

11 hours, 46 minutes • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional sad slow-paced
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In this explosive and timely novel, T. C. Boyle explores an issue that is at the forefront of the political arena. He confronts the controversy over illegal immigration head-on, illuminating through a poignant, gripping story the people on both si...

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Community Reviews

3.39
based on 2,759 reviews

Moods

dark: 72%

sad: 59%

challenging: 52%

emotional: 52%

tense: 51%

reflective: 35%

adventurous: 18%

informative: 9%

funny: 7%

hopeful: 7%

mysterious: 4%

inspiring: 2%

Pace

14% of readers chose fast
48% of readers chose medium
36% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

15% of readers chose Plot
36% of readers chose A mix
47% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

32% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

3% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
53% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

84% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

88% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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