by Laura Esquivel · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788439717300
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Like Water for Chocolate is a novel by Mexican writer Laura Esquivel, published in 1989. The story takes place in Mexico during the time of the Revolution and narrates the life of Tita, the youngest daughter of the De la Garza family, who is denied marriage and is destined to take care of her mother until the end of her days. Through cooking recipes and culinary experiences, Tita expresses her emotions and desires, intertwining food with love, passion, and rebellion. The novel explores themes such as forbidden love, family traditions, the role of women in society, and the magic of cooking.
Laura Beatriz Esquivel Valdés is a Mexican novelist, screenwriter and former politician. Her first novel Como agua para chocolate became a bestseller in Mexico and the United States, and was later developed into an award-winning film.
