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)

256 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism romance emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Description

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 number one bestseller in Mexico and America for almos...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12,464 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 32%
sad 32%
lighthearted 31%
funny 26%
hopeful 21%
mysterious 21%
adventurous 17%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%
dark 10%
relaxing 7%
challenging 5%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 41%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.73

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