Reviews tagging 'Fatphobia'

Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel

21 reviews

phantomgecko's review against another edition

emotional informative lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This was a quick read, and I enjoyed it.

Spoiler

I am disappointed that Tita didn't choose John, tbh. Lusty passion and jealousy should always lose out to serenity and compassionate devotion. But whatevs fine.

I just really love magical realism. Here are some things that are impossible, but this is a true story so they happened. Great stuff.

I'll admit I mostly skimmed the cooking bits. But honestly, they were a fantastic device for storytelling.

Also, while this book is labeled as lighthearted, it had some heavy stuff. Like gut punches in one sentence and moving on with the next. Kinda disconcerting but still a likeable read.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia, Infidelity, Sexual harassment, Blood, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Rape, Animal death, Child death, and Fire/Fire injury

asolis's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Fatphobia, Pregnancy, Death, Infertility, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Animal death, Sexual assault, Child death, Death of parent, War, and Violence

theladyjess's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity

Moderate: Fatphobia

Minor: Rape

mags_'s review against another edition

emotional informative mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Bullying, Colonisation, Death, Death of parent, Sexual violence, Child death, Body shaming, Fire/Fire injury, Infertility, Infidelity, Medical content, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Racism, Toxic relationship, Fatphobia, Grief, Gun violence, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content

Minor: Forced institutionalization and Animal death

izzytheniffler's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Death of parent and Fatphobia

Minor: Rape and Child death

dhritigupta's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

first of all tita is such a cancer queen <3 a wild and fun ride!! i loved the format and the way food was woven into the story. didn’t love the ending, tita always deserved better than pedro 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia and Vomit

Moderate: Racial slurs, Rape, and Child abuse

lrosero2020's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Fatphobia

belladonnashrike's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I love this story so much (both the film and the book). a perfect example of latine magical realism - forever one of my favorite genres. 

the way it’s written is really unique, I loved reading the recipes sprinkled throughout the romance. 

Spoiler

I forgot that he died post-nut like that oh my god. the deaths in this book are so fucking funny

 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Death, and Rape

Minor: War, Fatphobia, Racism, and Violence

calais_'s review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

I- what did I just consume? What am I suppose to say? #Tedro

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Death of parent, Rape, Animal cruelty, and Animal death

karol99's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Hard for me to complete it because I read it in Spanish, but once I got the hang of it I really enjoyed it. It always surprised me and had me engaged in the story.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Child death, Sexual content, Fatphobia, Grief, and Child abuse

Moderate: Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Violence, Terminal illness, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and Abandonment

Minor: Physical abuse