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Like Water for Chocolate

a Novel in Monthly Installments, With Recipes, Romances, and Home Remedies
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Sep 06, 2023Samlovesstories rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is one of my favorite books of all time. My heart ached, my mouth watered, my nose was greeted by so many delicious spices. This story will touch on all of your sense. If you enjoy stories of families and lyrical writing then do give…
Feb 25, 2023soosam33 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Tita is born with magical powers into a Mexican family whose home is set in northern Mexico in the early 20th century. As the youngest daughter, she is bound by tradition to take care of her mother until her dying breath and never marry.…
Oct 17, 2022missywarner rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Didn't love this one.... the magical aspects were fun, but not one I would recommend to friends.
Apr 24, 2022ivankuria rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The story focuses around Tita and her complicated relationship with her family as well as her love life. Laura Esquirel uses magical realism and one way she does this is by using food as a medium. Using the symbol of love and the…
Dec 29, 2021Crave83 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Like Water For Chocolate by Laura Esquivel 222 pages Genre: Magical Realism, Romance, Tragedy Features: Recipes, Abuse, Sexual Content, Racism, Dark Humor Rating as a movie: R My rating: ⭐⭐⭐ My thoughts: The story was okay. It…
Nov 16, 2021Super_Summer rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel is about the main character Tita, who is a Mexican girl and has to uphold the family tradition of not marrying so she can care for her mother until she passes. This is bad news for Tita as she…
Sep 28, 2021minna_2000 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
The book "Like water for chocolate" by Laura Esquivel contains some great figurative languages and literary devices. Throughout the book, you can see magical realism that blends to create a more realistic atmosphere. Laura Esquivel…
Sep 22, 2021leki7658 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Laura Esquivel’s debut novel, Like Water for Chocolate, is a book like one you’ve never read before. It takes us around the tragic life of Tita. Being born the youngest sister, Tita is bound to be her mother’s servant until death.…
Jun 28, 2021Anita_Dickey rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I read this book to fulfil the goal read A magical realism book-- Magical realism is a fiction genre in which magical elements blend to create a realistic atmosphere that accesses a deeper understanding of reality. The story explains these…
Jun 22, 2021
In this book, the author tells the story of Tita De la Garza and her life struggles in her home in Mexico during the late 1800s. Each chapter revolves around a recipe which plays a crucial role in each of Tita’s developments. The story…
Oct 05, 2019elfiereads rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Have always loved this book....this is the third time reading it again. Love the food prep details....you can almost taste the food....love the FANTASY of the whole story.
Jun 17, 2019mini_moon_pie rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Romantic, funny, Like Water for Chocolate is also sexy. But don’t worry! You never get any explicit acts or descriptions, but that doesn’t make the novel chaste. As Tita grinds spices by hand in the kitchen, Pedro wanders in and sees her.…
Feb 14, 2019ryner rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
When her mother marries Tita's sister off to Tita's own crush Pedro on the grounds that Tita, as the youngest daughter, can never marry because it is her duty to care for her mother until her dying days, she is understandably devastated.…
Nov 26, 2018alicat1 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A culinary and literary delight!
Sep 23, 2018
The magical realism is skillful and emotional, and there were passages, like Tita trying to feed the pigeon, that worked really well for me. But the romance at the center of the book is horrifying. Pedro willingly marries Tita’s sister…
Sep 18, 2017tinafaris rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This magical realism book combined food and lyrical writing in a way that made you think you were reading a soft-core romance novel. It does have a telenovela feel with the dramatized events, but it was so beautifully written that it…
Dec 15, 2016pennymcgilton rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This is one of the most memorable books I have read. It is an example of the family legends and stories from our ancestors. How time will exaggerate what we hear about aunts and uncles and grandparents. The story has a sort ethereal feel…
Aug 07, 2013artemishi rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A beautiful, passionate love story interwoven with mouth-watering recipes. This book reads like a narration, and I imagine an audio tape of it must be quite something. I am dying to try making some of these recipes, and to find my Pedro…
maacarrillo
Aug 02, 2013
this book a have read sever time is one of my favorite book all time , it has everything romances , lust , great plot
patienceandfortitude
Feb 04, 2013patienceandfortitude rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
Really not my cup of tea. I think I need to stay away from magical realism. It just doesn't work for me. The ending seemed just silly. Sigh.
mamiuno
Oct 18, 2012mamiuno rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
ese mi libro........
Aug 24, 2012doroschelch rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Charming Mexican magic realism, peppered with traditional recipes - all for dinner parties with 20 guests or more :-)
Agent13
May 21, 2012Agent13 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Esquivel's recipes are as good as her writing! This sweeping story of one family, and in particluar, one frustrated member of it, makes for a satisfying read. The author blends in her love of food in a mystical way that has me caring about…
Feb 01, 2012Iden rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
we are reading this book in my english class and we just finished chpt. 2 its super-duper funn!! WARNING! Its for teenagers only.
Feb 19, 2011cbarnes4 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Loved the book and movie. A must read!