Like Water for Chocolate

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Summary: How Tita never stops loving a louse like Pedro is beyond me
Review: Perhaps one has to understand early-twentieth century Mexican culture thoroughly in order to make complete sense of "Like Water for Chocolate". If Pedro truly loved Tita, he could surely have waited until Mama Elena was dead in order to marry Tita. After all, children do, as a rule, outlive their parents. Pedro comes across as an opportunist. He marries Rosaura because, as the eldest, she will inherit the ranch. Is it normal in Mexican society, for the groom to move in with the bride's family? If it is, then Pedro surely knew he would have it made -- possession of the ranch, as well as of Tita. It is interesting that he does not rape Tita until it looks like she might leave the ranch to marry another man. Then he shows his selfishness by ruining her chances of marriage, in a culture which surely prized virgin brides. There were two other aspects of the book which intrigued me. One was the comment, when Tita was raped by Pedro, that she had now discovered what love was all about. One may certainly draw one's own conclusions about love between men and women. The other was the description of Gertrudis having nymphomaniacal tendencies, and a sense of rhythm, because her natural father was mulatto. Would a North-American best-selling author have been able to get away with making that kind of racist allusion? One also wonders, is Trevino a very common name in Mexico, or was Sergeant Trevino Gertrudis' half-brother? One trusts she never had sex with him.

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Summary: An Outstanding Love Story
Review: Like Water For Chocalate was a very interesting story of forbidden love. I personally named this book my new all time favorite. I was moved by Tita's bravery, and how she never let go of her feelings for Pedro. This was a sign of true love. I would recommend this book to all people who think that if they can't have the person they love that they should give up. This story changed my mind. I'll never give up on true love. I also enjoyed the recipies and hope to try them.

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Summary: a romantic pleasure
Review: There was an important message to this story; how some traditions are ment to be passed on ( the mouth-watering recipies), and how some just have to fade away. I enjoyed Like Water for Chocolate for it's sensuality, although there were a few things in it that was just too silly for me. I also wished that it had a happier ending, the characters deserved one.

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Summary: If music be the food of love
Review: I love the way the author sprinkles her stories with recipes. It is very original indeed. The plot itself is simple but engaging while the characters are rich and captivating.The book is good enough to eat.

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Summary: This is one of my all time favorites
Review: I have read this book several times, listened to the audio cassette version at least twice, and seen the movie every chance I get. Each time it is like experiencing it for the first time all over again. The author has done a wonderful job of intertwining romance, mysticism, culture and even culinary adventure. Who could read this and not ache for Tita and Pedro?

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Summary: THis booK IS the SHIZZIT!!!!!!!!
Review: A story of one woman and one man's passion to be with each other no matter what. The main character Tita, lives out her passion for the man she loves(Pedro) through her equisite cooking. PEdro goes all out to be with Tita defying all odds against him. This book is a MUST READ!!!!!!!

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Summary: fluff
Review: This book is a silly, weepy (and many other superlatives), Mexican lust story. It presents an absolutely terrible portrait of women.

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Summary: A wonderful and enchanting fairy tale
Review: This is a great book for romantics and foodies. I wanted to prepare all the recipes. A must read for Food channel addicts

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Summary: VERY Intriging
Review: The story of surpressed love over coming all obstacles in its way. Easy to read and very attention grabbing to the reader. Love twists and plots keep the reader coming back for more.

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Summary: what a powerful story
Review: While reading the novel one has the impression of an epic poem unfolding right into your lap. You have the heroine, the hero, unrequited love, and of course a dizzing array of enemies and impossible situations. Laura Esquirel brings the epic story to life in an inginous way intermingling the text with Tita's wonderful recipes. I won't tell the whole story but I will say this if you love stories of epic proportions then you will love Like Water for Chocolate.