Like Water for Chocolate
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Amazon Editorial Review:
The number one bestseller in Mexico and America for almost two years, and subsequently a bestseller around the world, "Like Water For Chocolate" is a romantic, poignant tale, touched with moments of magic, graphic earthiness, bittersweet wit - and recipes. A sumptuous feast of a novel, it relates the bizarre history of the all-female De La Garza family. Tita, the youngest daughter of the house, has been forbidden to marry, condemned by Mexican tradition to look after her mother until she dies. But Tita falls in love with Pedro, and he is seduced by the magical food she cooks. In desperation, Pedro marries her sister Rosaura so that he can stay close to her. For the next twenty-two years, Tita and Pedro are forced to circle each other in unconsummated passion. Only a freakish chain of tragedies, bad luck and fate finally reunite them against all the odds.
The number one bestseller in Mexico and America for almost two years, and subsequently a bestseller around the world, "Like Water For Chocolate" is a romantic, poignant tale, touched with moments of magic, graphic earthiness, bittersweet wit - and recipes. A sumptuous feast of a novel, it relates the bizarre history of the all-female De La Garza family. Tita, the youngest daughter of the house, has been forbidden to marry, condemned by Mexican tradition to look after her mother until she dies. But Tita falls in love with Pedro, and he is seduced by the magical food she cooks. In desperation, Pedro marries her sister Rosaura so that he can stay close to her. For the next twenty-two years, Tita and Pedro are forced to circle each other in unconsummated passion. Only a freakish chain of tragedies, bad luck and fate finally reunite them against all the odds.
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Released 13 yrs ago (11/30/2010 UTC) at By mail / post / courier, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases
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Sent to sfogs as a surprise RABCK.
Enjoy!
Sent to sfogs as a surprise RABCK.
Enjoy!
A surprise alright!! I wasn't expecting any books in the mail, except for one which will take weeks to arrive.
Thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
A nice quick read.
I thought it was a very interesting topic, looking at the tradition where the youngest daughter is not allowed to marry but must stay home and to look after her mother for the rest of her (mother's) life. Looking through the eye's of Tita the youngest daughter made the story even for powerful.
I loved the unusual writing style! Thanks again for this book!
I thought it was a very interesting topic, looking at the tradition where the youngest daughter is not allowed to marry but must stay home and to look after her mother for the rest of her (mother's) life. Looking through the eye's of Tita the youngest daughter made the story even for powerful.
I loved the unusual writing style! Thanks again for this book!
Released 13 yrs ago (4/21/2011 UTC) at Christchurch, Canterbury New Zealand
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Given to grandma to read.
Really different story, especially the aspects of caring for elderly parents ahead of all else, should make s all happy we do not face such restrictions.
Released 12 yrs ago (2/15/2012 UTC) at Christchurch, Canterbury New Zealand
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RABCK, off to Aussie :D
Received today. Thanks very much!
I shall look forward to reading this book.
I shall look forward to reading this book.
