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)

222 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism romance emotional lighthearted medium-paced
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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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Moods

emotional 76%
sad 33%
reflective 30%
lighthearted 29%
funny 28%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 20%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%
dark 10%
challenging 7%
relaxing 7%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 44%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.74

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