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Like Water for Chocolate

Written by: Laura Esquivel
Narrated by: Kate Reading
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 Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-twentieth-century Mexico became a bestselling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit. The classic love story takes place on the De la Garza ranch, as the tyrannical owner, Mama Elena, chops onions at the kitchen table in her final days of pregnancy. While still in her mother’s womb, her daughter-to-be weeps so violently she causes an early labor, and little Tita slips out amid the spices and fixings for noodle soup. This early encounter with food soon becomes a way of life, and Tita grows up to be a master chef. She shares special points of her favorite preparations with listeners throughout the story. Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Latino & Hispanic Creators Romance World Literature Fantasy Magic Latin America Mexico

What the critics say

“A tall-tale, fairy-tale, soap-opera romance, Mexican cookbook and home-remedy handbook all rolled into one, Like Water For Chocolate is one tasty entree from first-time novelist Laura Esquivel.” —San Francisco Chronicle
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So much love, heartbreak, comedy. Absolutely adore the language and expression of food through this story. Gertrudis is my favourite!

Incredible story

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I really liked it.. it was a slow tale that I wouldn’t describe as extremely eventful but I found it rather calming.

Calming

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