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Literary Fiction · WarmCooking, desire and magic in revolutionary Mexico
Like Water for Chocolate
See it on Amazon1989Easy readSteady pace
What it is about
Tita, the youngest daughter in a Mexican family forbidden to marry, pours her feelings into her cooking, which affects those who eat it. Esquivel’s 1989 novel mixes recipes with magical realism.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a warm mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Food · Love · Mexico
Screen adaptation
Like Water for Chocolate (1992)
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