Like Water for Chocolate

by Laura Esquivel | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 0385420161 Global Overview for this book
Registered by pzarks of Portland, Oregon USA on 3/26/2008
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Journal Entry 1 by pzarks from Portland, Oregon USA on Wednesday, March 26, 2008
"To the table or to bed
You must come when you are bid


The number-one bestseller in Mexico in 1990, Like Water for Chocolate is a romantic, poignant tale, touched with bittersweet moments of magic and sensuality. Evocative of How to Make an American Quilt in structure, Tampopo in its celebration of food, and Heartburn in its irony and wit, it is a lively and funny tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico.
The narrator's great-aunt Tita is the youngest of three daughters born to Mama Elena, the tyrannical owner of the De la Garza ranch. While still in her mother's womb, she wept so violently- as her mother chopped onions- that she caused Mama Elena to begin early labor, and Tita slipped out in the middle of the kitchen table, amid the spices and fixings for noodle soup. This early encounter with food soon became a way of life, and Tita grew up to be a master chef. Each chapter of the novel begins with one of Tita's recipes and her careful instructions for preparation.
In well-born Mexican families, tradition dictates that the youngest daughter not marry, but remain at home to care for her mother. Even though Tita has fallen in love, Mama Elena chooses not to make an exception, and instead, arranges for Tita's older sister to marry Tita's young man.
In order to punish Tita for her willfulness, Mama Elena forces her to bake the wedding cake. The bitter tears Tita weeps while stirring the batter provoke a remarkable reaction among the guests who eat the cake. It is then that it first becomes apparent that her culinary talents are unique.
Laura Esquivel's voice is direct, simple, and compelling. She has written a fresh and innovative novel, bringing her own inimitable strengths to a classic love story."










Number 195 on the 2006 list of "1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die"



Journal Entry 2 by 1001-library from Helsinki, Uusimaa / Nyland Finland on Sunday, April 6, 2008


Thanks so much for your donation pzarks!

This book is now part of the 1001-library. If you want to take this book from the library but don't know how to proceed, please refer to the library bookshelf.

Journal Entry 3 by pzarks at -- By Hand Or Post, Ray/Ring, RABCK in Portland, Oregon USA on Thursday, May 29, 2008

Released 15 yrs ago (5/29/2008 UTC) at -- By Hand Or Post, Ray/Ring, RABCK in Portland, Oregon USA

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Mailed to prachitulshan in India

Journal Entry 4 by prachitulshan from Kolkata, West Bengal India on Saturday, June 7, 2008
Just arrived in my mail. It's my very first book received as a bookcrosser. Thanks pzarks! :) I have an important exam on the 15th; will get to this book immediately after!

Journal Entry 5 by prachitulshan from Kolkata, West Bengal India on Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Finished it a few days back while on the train from Kolkata to Delhi. I'm shifting there for 3 years to study law, but i guess i'll have more time on my hands cos i'll be livin alone. So here's looking forward to more reading :). This one was a good read, passed my time pleasurably on the journey. It's now ready to be "returned" to the 1001 library. Thanks pzarks.

Journal Entry 6 by 1001-library from Helsinki, Uusimaa / Nyland Finland on Tuesday, July 22, 2008


This book is now back on the 1001 library bookshelf and can be borrowed by PMing prachitulshan:)

If you want to take this book from the library but don't know how to proceed, please refer to the library bookshelf.

Journal Entry 7 by prachitulshan from Kolkata, West Bengal India on Friday, August 29, 2008
Am now living in a hostel and my hostel mates know all about bookcrossing! This book was borrowed by one of them and finished in a single night! She loved it! :) The book, of course, is now back with me and available for borrowing.

Journal Entry 8 by 1001-library from Helsinki, Uusimaa / Nyland Finland on Sunday, August 31, 2008


This book is now back on the 1001 library bookshelf and can be borrowed by PMing prachitulshan:)

If you want to take this book from the library but don't know how to proceed, please refer to the library bookshelf.




Journal Entry 9 by prachitulshan at A BookCrosser, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Friday, October 31, 2014

Released 9 yrs ago (11/1/2014 UTC) at A BookCrosser, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases

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1001-library RABCK to sarahmangan. This is the first book I received through bookcrossing so it's special. :-) Hope you enjoy it!

Journal Entry 10 by sarahmangan at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire United Kingdom on Monday, November 17, 2014
Thank you so much - this arrived today! I'll take care of your first ever bc book! :)

Journal Entry 11 by sarahmangan at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire United Kingdom on Saturday, October 17, 2015
I really loved this unique and lively book. I did feel really sorry for poor Rosucura though - I think she probably suffered even more than Tita from her mother's decree and I wo have liked to hear her side of the story. I can't help but think Tita ended up with the wrong man too!

I'm reserving this now for the 1001 library EU VBB.

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