Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel

Like Water for Chocolate

Como agua para chocolate #1

Laura Esquivel with Carol Christensen (Translator), Thomas Christensen (Translator)

224 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism romance emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Description

The intoxicating international bestseller about love, cooking and magic. Perfect for fans of Joanne Harris and Isabel Allende.Like Water For Chocolate tells the captivating story of the De la Garza family. As the youngest daughter, Tita is forbidd...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,985 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 32%
sad 31%
lighthearted 30%
funny 24%
mysterious 20%
hopeful 19%
adventurous 16%
dark 10%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%
relaxing 7%
challenging 6%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 42%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.73

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