A review by merlinagarance
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel

hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I genuinely don't know if I liked this book or not. It was certainly intriguing enough for me to finish it and I'd recommend it as a good example of magical realism but it deals with heavy topics such as abusive families and SA, as well as war, so be mindful of that.
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