A review by rosemwood
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

3.0

This is the debut novel that was made into a film. Set in Mexico during the 1910s - 1920s. Told in third-person often focusing on Tita's inner thoughts. It reads like folklore and is structured around monthly chapters, each beginning with a traditional Mexican recipe. The descriptions often focus on the textures, smells, and tastes of the food. The description of food was the best part of the novel.