Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel

Like Water for Chocolate

Como agua para chocolate #1

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

246 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism romance emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Description

"A mystical Mexican love story that will charm the palate and the heart". -- USA Today
"A tall tale, fairy tale, soap-opera romance, Mexican cookbook, and home-remedy handbook all rolled into one". -- The San Francisco Chronicle

Community Reviews Summary of 11,015 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 32%
sad 31%
lighthearted 30%
funny 24%
mysterious 20%
hopeful 19%
adventurous 16%
tense 11%
dark 10%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 7%
challenging 6%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 48%
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: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.73

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