Karen SkolfieldAuthor 9 books8 followersFollowFollowAugust 20, 2009I (heart) T.C. Boyle. Hubby describes this book as "Grapes of Wrath" meets "Bonfire of the Vanities," which shouldn't earn it five stars, but the ending is so masterful I almost cheered. As good as his "Drop City," which I also gave five stars.
Shirley beverly25 reviewsFollowFollowJuly 9, 2008My bookclub thought this story was too contrived, I was unhappy with the ending, but it is thought provoking about Mexican immigration issues.
Brenda55 reviewsFollowFollowJune 11, 2009A wonderful book that fully describes class distinctions in America.
Liz58 reviewsFollowFollowAugust 22, 2009One of my all time favorite books. Moving to San Diego from the midwest, this book helped me to understand the plight of the migrant workers.
Mary5 reviews1 followerFollowFollowAugust 14, 2010Excellent and relevant with the Arizona and Fremont, NE situations. It's not a light piece of writing but certainly made me think.
Suevw94 reviews4 followersFollowFollowReadSeptember 26, 2010listened to this and tho not as top rated as some of his others I did enjoy this one for sure. fiction
Marianne13 reviewsFollowFollowMay 30, 2011Depiction of illegal alien life was fairly accurate. Plot was far-fetched -- less and less believable as the book went on. Frustrating to read.