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Like Water for Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate, Bk 1)
Like Water for Chocolate - Like Water for Chocolate, Bk 1
Author: Laura Esquivel, Carol Christensen (Translator), Thomas Christensen (Translator)
English Translation of "Como Agua Para Chocolate" — Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico became a best-selling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit.  "Like Water For Chocolate" is a romantic, poignant tale, touched with mome...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780385420174
ISBN-10: 038542017X
Publication Date: 2/1/1994
Pages: 256
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 225 ratings
Publisher: Anchor
Book Type: Paperback
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 Leigh avatar reviewed Like Water for Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate, Bk 1) on + 378 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 7
This is a near-perfect example of the seamless blending of genres - a romance and a cookbook. I pulled my hair in frustration with the main character's circumstances - everything seemed completely out of control; yet she perseveres, she makes the best of a bad situation and gives her love in a whole different kind of oral pleasure - food.

The fate of her poor sister struck me as one of the saddest things I've read. Recommended for foodies, for lovers of complex romance, and for anyone who appreciates a complex, family fiction story.
cornbreaddelicious avatar reviewed Like Water for Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate, Bk 1) on + 12 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I normally don't read romantic stories like this. Ok, maybe I do, but I'm afraid to admit it. I just did. I have to say the way each chapter started with a recipe and then blended into the chapter seamlessly was amazing and kept me intrigued all the way through.

I read this for a class, but it was more than homework. I really enjoyed it.
reviewed Like Water for Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate, Bk 1) on + 104 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A romantic tall tale, very enjoyable read
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Loved this book. An easy quick read. Don't be thrown off by the cheesy Spanish movie made on this book.
rosalie02138 avatar reviewed Like Water for Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate, Bk 1) on + 28 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Enjoyed this very much. Came to it from seeing the movie. Loved the recipes in the movie (one of the cooking genre that includes Babette's Feast and Eat Drink Man Woman) and in the book. A really good read.
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 reviewed Like Water for Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate, Bk 1) on + 289 more book reviews
Mexican novelist Laura Esquivel's Like water for chocolate is a light, quick read. Tita, the youngest daughter, is bound by tradition to stay single and take care of her mother in her old age. When Pedro falls in love with her and asks for her hand in marriage, Tita's mother suggests that an older sister is available instead. To be near his true love, Pedro marries the sister. Tita, a wonderful cook, prepares meals that with effects tinged with magical realism as the love triangle progresses. Subtitled as "a novel in monthly installments, with recipes, romances, and home remedies," the story arc is pretty easy to follow, although some of the characters are not. This was a whimsical debut novel on the list of 1001 books you must read before you die.
mimi2huddy avatar reviewed Like Water for Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate, Bk 1) on + 9 more book reviews
Quirky tale I loved from the first sentence. Read it twice and listened to the cd's once....wonderful!
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It was a quick read and differnt as well. lots of good recipies, and story was interesting.
reviewed Like Water for Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate, Bk 1) on + 37 more book reviews
I was surprised at the writing style...loved it
reviewed Like Water for Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate, Bk 1) on + 41 more book reviews
A classic. Rent the movie with your honey after reading it.
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This is a lovely tale set in Mexico. It is sensual and very entertaining. It explores forbidden love as well as food and how it can express emotions.


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