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A review by belladonnashrike
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love this story so much (both the film and the book). a perfect example of latine magical realism - forever one of my favorite genres.
the way it’s written is really unique, I loved reading the recipes sprinkled throughout the romance.
I forgot that he died post-nut like that oh my god. the deaths in this book are so fucking funny
the way it’s written is really unique, I loved reading the recipes sprinkled throughout the romance.
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Death, and Rape
Minor: War, Fatphobia, Racism, and Violence