Like Water for Chocolate

Esquivel, Laura

3.95

367,477 ratings by Goodreads

ISBN 10: 0739334190 ISBN 13: 9780739334195

Publisher: Random House, 2006

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. The classic love story takes place on the De la Garza ranch, as the tyrannical owner, Mama Elena, chops onions at the kitchen table in her final days of pregnancy. While still in her mother's womb, her daughter to be weeps so violently she causes an early labor, and little Tita slips out amid the spices and fixings for noodle soup. This early encounter with food soon becomes a way of life, and Tita grows up to be a master chef. She shares special points of her favorite preparations with listeners throughout the story.
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Review:

"A tall-tale, fairy-tale, soap-opera romance, Mexican cookbook and home-remedy handbook all rolled into one, "Like Water For Chocolate" is one tasty entree from first-time novelist Laura Esquivel."-- "San Francisco Chronicle"

Book Description:

'A Novel in Monthly Instalments with Recipes, Romances and Home Remedies'.The international bestseller.

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