I loved Tortilla flats. When I was younger the characters were near exact parallels with people around me post Vietnam. I was the one that would work only to have the bounty I PROVIDED used when I wasn’t there. Even had my car stripped because it was out of gas....they sold the tires and wheels. All those people are dead or old junkies now, and I haven’t seen any of them for 25 years.
Wow! Running with a bunch like that, you’re lucky to be alive!
Interesting. I thought it was one of the more depressing books I’d ever read. It really bothered me. Given your experience, I’m surprised you like the book.