Helpful Score: 7
This is a near-perfect example of the seamless blending of genres - a romance and a cookbook. I pulled my hair in frustration with the main character's circumstances - everything seemed completely out of control; yet she perseveres, she makes the best of a bad situation and gives her love in a whole different kind of oral pleasure - food.
The fate of her poor sister struck me as one of the saddest things I've read. Recommended for foodies, for lovers of complex romance, and for anyone who appreciates a complex, family fiction story.
The fate of her poor sister struck me as one of the saddest things I've read. Recommended for foodies, for lovers of complex romance, and for anyone who appreciates a complex, family fiction story.
Richard S. (cornbreaddelicious) reviewed Like Water for Chocolate (Como Agua para Chocolate) on + 12 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I normally don't read romantic stories like this. Ok, maybe I do, but I'm afraid to admit it. I just did. I have to say the way each chapter started with a recipe and then blended into the chapter seamlessly was amazing and kept me intrigued all the way through.
I read this for a class, but it was more than homework. I really enjoyed it.
I read this for a class, but it was more than homework. I really enjoyed it.
Bonnie P. (bonbon) reviewed Like Water for Chocolate (Como Agua para Chocolate) on + 104 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A romantic tall tale, very enjoyable read
Ku'ulei M. (Kuulei) reviewed Like Water for Chocolate (Como Agua para Chocolate) on + 3 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Loved this book. An easy quick read. Don't be thrown off by the cheesy Spanish movie made on this book.
Rosalie P. (rosalie02138) reviewed Like Water for Chocolate (Como Agua para Chocolate) on + 28 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Enjoyed this very much. Came to it from seeing the movie. Loved the recipes in the movie (one of the cooking genre that includes Babette's Feast and Eat Drink Man Woman) and in the book. A really good read.