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by Laura Esquivel (Author)
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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Black Swan; New edition edition (16 Sep 1993)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0552995878
  • ISBN-13: 978-0552995870
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 10,131 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The number one bestseller in Mexico and America for almost two years, and subsequently a bestseller around the world, "Like Water For Chocolate" is a romantic, poignant tale, touched with moments of magic, graphic earthiness, bittersweet wit - and recipes. A sumptuous feast of a novel, it relates the bizarre history of the all-female De La Garza family. Tita, the youngest daughter of the house, has been forbidden to marry, condemned by Mexican tradition to look after her mother until she dies. But Tita falls in love with Pedro, and he is seduced by the magical food she cooks. In desperation, Pedro marries her sister Rosaura so that he can stay close to her. For the next twenty-two years, Tita and Pedro are forced to circle each other in unconsummated passion. Only a freakish chain of tragedies, bad luck and fate finally reunite them against all the odds.


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The number one bestseller in Mexico for almost two years, and subsequently a bestseller around the world, Like Water For Chocolate is a romantic, poignant tale, touched with moments of magic, graphic earthiness and bittersweet wit. A sumptuous feast of a novel, it relates the bizarre history of the all-female De La Garza family. Tita, the youngest daughter of the house, has been forbidden to marry, condemned by Mexican tradition to look after her mother until she dies. But Tita falls in love with Pedro, and in desperation he marries her sister Rosaura so that he can stay close to her. For the next 22 years Tita and Pedro are forced to circle each other in unconsummated passion. Only a freakish chain of tragedies, bad luck and fate finally reunite them against all the odds.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Escapism of an intriuging and magical nature, 4 Nov 2001
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A passionate story of love, heartbreak and family. The plot is magically woven around the kitchen. This is a book of recipies, love and life put together in a way which was totally unexpected. The story is quite surreal in parts which was a delight and refreshingly different.
I dont like to use the word romance in fear of putting you off. There is so much more to this novel. If your a 'foodie' like me then you'll love it. If you enjoy the slighty romantic notion of family dinners round the open fire. If you love the smell of someone cooking somthing wonderful as you walk through your front door then your going to really enjoy this. Its not all idyllic though, there was enough passion and anger and suspense to let me finish it in two days !
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5.0 out of 5 stars Food meets passion, 23 May 1999
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Each chapter begins with the details for a wonderful Mexican dish. However, as the food is prepared by a passionate young woman, a tear or a drop of blood or alike transfers her feelings to the meal. The results on the guests are spectacular. Best suited to romantic food lovers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, delicate, fragrant, engaging, essential, 25 Jul 2000
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I was introduced to this book whilst working on the set of a student film production in Wales. Usually tedious affairs, filled with mind-numbingly long waits, Like Water for Chocolate gripped my imagination and anchored itself to me like a limpitt; I read it in a day. I would reccommend this book to any would-be romantics and foodies alike. The culinary similies and metaphores are a feast in themselves, and make for mouth-watering reading. I would not describe myself as a whimsical daydreamer, but this book relieved my boredom and transported me to a realm of magic and intrigue, flowing effortlessly from chapter to chapter as if part of the ebb and tide of the sea. Essential is not the word for it. Try ummissable.
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2.0 out of 5 stars The recipes look good...
I didn't like this book very much. The narration was the most interesting factor for me. The book is separated into monthly recipes, and bits of the recipe are interspered along... Read more
Published 24 days ago by L. R. Richardson

5.0 out of 5 stars Chillies, chocolate, magic and true love...
I'm not entirely sure how to review this exquisite book in a way that will do it justice. I started it with only the most basic idea of the plot: namely, that Tita, our young... Read more
Published 1 month ago by E. Potten

5.0 out of 5 stars Magical Realism Rocks!
The compelling story of Tita who, as the yougest child, is bound by Mexican tradition to look after her mother until she dies. Read more
Published 3 months ago by DEM0210

3.0 out of 5 stars Not really literature, but a simple, rich dish to savour
This novel tells the magic realist/family folk tale of an all-female Mexican family in the midst of the revolution in the early part of the 20th century. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Daniel Bor

5.0 out of 5 stars Star Crossed Lovers
Very Romantic, well written, a passionate and gripping story of
Star crossed lovers. The heroine uses food to convey messages to the man she loves, who just happens to be... Read more
Published 5 months ago by T. Gouveia

3.0 out of 5 stars Too weird for me!
I'm sorry to say that I found this book just plain odd! It got off to a good start. I loved the way each chapter started with a recipe. Read more
Published 8 months ago by J. Julian

5.0 out of 5 stars Enter a world of Fantasy....
for adults. This is very different to the usual 'love/romance' stories which I won't read. In this story (for the characters) it is 'almost' 'very nearly' but never being allowed... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Susanne

5.0 out of 5 stars Charm And Quirkiness
The title of the book offers a fitting and versatile metaphor for the book. In Spanish, como aqua para chocolate, refers to the passions, sexual or anger, that boil over... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Douglas P. Murphy

5.0 out of 5 stars Like water for chocolate
My favourite book! The passion and ever lasting love shared between Pedro and Tita truly is magical!!
Published 13 months ago by JB

4.0 out of 5 stars Still a wonderful read
I'd first read `Like Water for Chocolate' about 10 years ago and had found it simply amazing. Then again, it had been the my first contact with a book so unique ... Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2007 by maria1971

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