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pawapat's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Worst ending I’ve ever read. This was an incredibly fun and cute little book—at least in the beginning. The characters at this point weren’t so insufferable. The only people I like by the end of the story were John (justice for John) and Gertrudis. There was no moral at the end of the story, or anything that felt satisfying for that matter. John just disappears and we’re expected to forget about him in favor of man-child Pedro. I really wanted to rate this book high at the first 100 pages of this read. But now, I’m just left with a disappointing 3.5 stars
lexandall's review against another edition
emotional
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
laurendeen's review against another edition
4.0
I remember reading Like Water for Chocolate in my high school Spanish class, but years later, I couldn't remember any of the plot. This book follows Tita. She's the youngest daughter in her family, which means she'll never be able to marry because her only purpose in life is to serve her mother. She falls in love, but it seems like it will never come to anything after he marries her sister.
I didn't realize at first that this was magical realism, and I got really confused after reading some of the more "magical" scenes. But once I became used to the style of the book, I was pulled into Tita's life. I don't typically like romances and I felt some of it was over the top, but I overall really enjoyed this book.
I didn't realize at first that this was magical realism, and I got really confused after reading some of the more "magical" scenes. But once I became used to the style of the book, I was pulled into Tita's life. I don't typically like romances and I felt some of it was over the top, but I overall really enjoyed this book.
palabrasintercesoras's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
tashaseegmiller's review against another edition
5.0
This is a lovely look at family relationships, expectations, nuances of love, and, of course, magic. I loved the infusion of food, would love to try some of the recipes, and the way this kind of story structure pulled story together, especially because it is not told through strict linear fashion.
utahmomreads's review against another edition
4.0
Review originally posted on my blog : http://www.blogger.com/publish-confirmation.g?blogID=1417629034785050535&postID=3976761970529780523×tamp=1316626279345&javascriptEnabled=true
I devoured Laura Esquirel's novel Like Water for Chocolate--a love song to food. Mouth watering and spell binding, this novel worked it's magic on me and I just could not put it down.
Tita is the youngest daughter and according to tradition, must stay with and care for her abusive mother. Fighting against her fate, Tita falls madly in love with Pedro. She will spend her life yearning for this futile relationship.
The reader gets to know Tita in the kitchen. The smells, tastes, and textures of food are her world. With a touch of mysticism, unknown even to herself, Tita infuses the foods she creates with her strong emotions and infects those who eat of her food with overwhelming feelings.
A lovely and quirky novel about the power of love, Esquirel introduces the reader to compelling characters who fight against the odds to determine their own destinies. This sensuous novel was simply entrancing.
I devoured Laura Esquirel's novel Like Water for Chocolate--a love song to food. Mouth watering and spell binding, this novel worked it's magic on me and I just could not put it down.
Tita is the youngest daughter and according to tradition, must stay with and care for her abusive mother. Fighting against her fate, Tita falls madly in love with Pedro. She will spend her life yearning for this futile relationship.
The reader gets to know Tita in the kitchen. The smells, tastes, and textures of food are her world. With a touch of mysticism, unknown even to herself, Tita infuses the foods she creates with her strong emotions and infects those who eat of her food with overwhelming feelings.
A lovely and quirky novel about the power of love, Esquirel introduces the reader to compelling characters who fight against the odds to determine their own destinies. This sensuous novel was simply entrancing.
obanlord's review against another edition
4.0
un libro bastante peculiar, su trama hilada a punta de recetas la hace algo único, llena de sentimientos y pasión, muy buena novela de personajes profundamente entrañables
arletteandbooks's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars✨
The ending??? WHAT?!?!
Overall, this was an intriguing story. The timeline was a little unclear so the ending kind of felt like it came out of nowhere. The recipes were an interesting element though. It read like a telenovela with some magical realism and I found it to be entertaining, just not anything too captivating.
The ending??? WHAT?!?!
Overall, this was an intriguing story. The timeline was a little unclear so the ending kind of felt like it came out of nowhere. The recipes were an interesting element though. It read like a telenovela with some magical realism and I found it to be entertaining, just not anything too captivating.
lucyyaga's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
1.0
They had sex and caught fire and fucking died???
Also the pacing was so strange like the way they announced characters deaths was just?? Like it was soo hard to tell what was going on I thought it had been a year then BOOM its been two decades, Rosaura deflated to death and the toddlers have grown up and are getting married?
Also the pacing was so strange like the way they announced characters deaths was just?? Like it was soo hard to tell what was going on I thought it had been a year then BOOM its been two decades, Rosaura deflated to death and the toddlers have grown up and are getting married?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Fatphobia, Rape, and Racism
breeads9's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5