The Tortilla Curtain

In T.C. Boyle’s acclaimed bestseller, "Topanga Canyon," two couples from vastly different backgrounds find their lives intertwined in a tragicomic exploration of assimilation and the American dream. Delaney and Kyra Mossbacher, affluent Angelenos living in a gated community, clash with undocumented immigrants Cándido and América Rincón, who struggle for survival in the shadows. A chance encounter sets off a series of events that reveals deep-seated prejudices and aspirations, weaving a narrative rich in social satire and human connection.