Finally getting around to composing my journal entry for this book. It is a fairly quick read, though it isn't easy for me to decide what to say about it. I enjoyed it, though didn't love it. The characters were at once annoying and delightful, even Rosaura and Mama Elena, who should be the least likable characters. I haven't as much experience with magical realism as I probably should for someone who reads lots of literature in translation, but I understand enough not to question the magic and just accept it. However, there were times when I was just a bit put-off by the silliness of events. Perhaps it is more than I am not all that captivated by the sensual relationship of food and life. For me eating is just something I need to do so that I have enough energy to read.