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Como agua para chocolate

By Laura Esquivel

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| Paperback | 9780385471480

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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 onionContinue

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.

The Spanish language edition of the best-selling Like Water For Chocolate is a remarkable success in its own right. Now, in this mass market edition, thousands of new readers will be able to partake in the sumptuous, romantic, and hilarious tale of Tita, the terrific cook with an extra special something in her sauce.

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  • I read this all in one sitting. It reminded me of a fable, or a fairy tale. Really different book. I liked it.

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    Heather Landry said on Nov 11, 2008 | Add your feedback

  • I thought the story line was good, but couldn't get into the characters, I don't think this book had enough depth.

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    Amz310783 said on Mar 4, 2008 | Add your feedback

  • This is one of my favourite novels. Mainly because it is about food and love/romance.

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    Canda said on Dec 12, 2007 | Add your feedback

  • Mexican Flavours

    This is quite a gritty book filled with little conversations, wild women, weak men and interesting recipes. Read this not for a tourist guide, but perhaps for an exotic adventure in a Mexico that we may have never known of.

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    iljlee said on Aug 13, 2007 | Add your feedback

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