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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “"Take care to chop the onion fine. To keep from crying when you chop it (which is so annoying) I suggest you place a little bit on your head." |
Didn’t Like It “Yuck, I liked the main character right up until she slept with her sister's husband, who I hated right from the start.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“The imagery made me laugh even though it is a tragic love story!”
Deloris H wrote this review 8 hours ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“15 BOOKS DURING SUMMER OF PREGNANCY - A very quick read: twelve chapters for twelve “monthly installments.” Parts of the story made me very angry because I felt like they were dealt with too quickly – mostly the deaths of characters – but I enjoyed seeing symbolism and metaphors in a lot of the narrative. This text thematically deals with tradition, women and domesticity, love and passion, and of course food. I enjoyed the magical realism aspect of the novel and how Tita’s emotions were conveyed through her preparing of the recipes.”
Wendy Bell wrote this review 7 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Tita is the youngest daughter and carries a personal curse. She is forbidden to marry because she has to care for her mother until her death. This is a problem when she is attracted to Pedro. However Pedro is marrying her sister and soon his intentions are revealed as he is just trying to get close to Tita.
Deedge wrote this review 7 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This book was one of my first relationship books (other than Effigy, which I hated) and I really liked it. This is very similar to some sci-fi and fantasy books I like to read. I think I have to admit that despite the 5 stars I still enjoy sci-fi as much. At times, that enchantment can make it more dramatic. However, I think I may consider more books similar to Like Water for Chocolate provided the emotions are crisp and clear, the drama is always in existence and the book doesn't follow Effigy's examples and put too much in and get out a pasty sludge.”“In the magical realism style, Esquirel's book lyrically portrays the love of Tita and Pedro. Pedro marries Tita's sister when Tita's mother, Mama Elena, forbids Tita marriage because her job is to take care of her mother. Somehow, Pedro and Tita keep their love alive through some magic and some cooking. Recipes are interwoven into each chapter and mirror the feelings of the characters.
Mary v wrote this review 13 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The book's weaknesses: I didn't really like Pedro but liked the Doctor who proposes to Tita better. There are no followable versions of the recipes. Sometimes the novel is a bit disjointed.”
“lovable!”
Oana H wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Yuck, I liked the main character right up until she slept with her sister's husband, who I hated right from the start. ”
Brigette R wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I liked this book, because it was written in a very unique way. Unlike most books this book was written in the form of recipes. This book is about a woman named Pita, who's story is told through her Mexican recipes. Each recipe represents a segment in her life or an important characteristic about her.One problem Pita faces, which is represented through her recipes is the fact that she is the youngest daughter and is not allowed to get marry until her mother's death. Pita has the obligation to stay home and take care of her aging mother. Pita's cooking changes based on her life experiences. At certain times Pita's life changed based on the dishes she cooked, rather than her dishes being based on her life. The spices she used, the meat she used and the ingredients included in her dishes depended on her experiences, moods and feelings at that time. I liked this book because I have never read anything life it. I have never read a book where the life of a character was shown through his/ her dishes. ”
LAURIE S wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Must read”
Auntie Bobby wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“ok”
Dini Swastiana wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
