Como agua para chocolate (Vintage Espanol) (Spanish Edition)
by Laura Esquivel
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Author: Laura EsquivelEdition: Paperback
Audio: Spanish (Unknown); Spanish (Original Language); Spanish (Published)
Published: 2001-01-25
ISBN: 0385721234
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Vintage
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- ISBN13: 9780385721233
- Condition: New
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Book Review: Love Has Many Obstacles
Summary: 5 Stars
Like Water for Chocolate, written by Laura Esquivel, is evidence that love has many obstacles. The story takes place in a ranch located in Mexico where a house full of women live. Mama Elena and her three daughters, Rosaura, the oldest, Gertrudis, and Tita, the youngest, are the women of that ranch. The book revolves around Tita and her true love Pedro. Tita, being the youngest, has to take care of her mother until the day her mother died because it was a family tradition. Therefore, Mama Elena forbids Pedro from taking Tita's hand in marriage but offered him to take Rosaura's hand instead. So Pedro marries Rosaura so he can be close to Tita. Tita not knowing his intention for marrying his sister, became very upset and sad but she had to hide her true feelings so Mama Elena wouldn't be angry with her. This was a struggle for both Tita and Pedro because they really loved each other. As days went by, Mama Elena kept a close eye on Tita and Pedro. Then one day, she told Pedro that he, Rosaura, and their baby had to move to Texas because she had a feeling that Tita and Pedro were having a secret affair. Tita felt like her life was going to end because she loved Pedro so and she was attached to Roberto. She also couldn't take losing Pedro for the second time. Years past and Tita felt something different for someone different. She and John, the doctor, became close and were soon engaged. Pedro became angry at the fact that Tita was going to marry someone that wasn't him and began to have tantrums. Tita didn't like what Pedro was doing but his actions gave her a sudden dose of reality. She realized that she had to choose who she wanted to be with and that decision was easy because of the love she felt when he was around. So with that feeling inside of her, she chooses Pedro, her true love and they become one. This book is full of tears and obstacles that are overcome by Tita and Pedro's love for one another.
Summary of Como agua para chocolate (Vintage Espanol) (Spanish Edition)
Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico became a best-selling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit. The classic love story takes place on the De la Garza ranch, as the tyrannical owner, Mama Elena, chops onions at the kitchen table in her final days of pregnancy. While still in her mother's womb, her daughter to be weeps so violently she causes an early labor, and little Tita slips out amid the spices and fixings for noodle soup. This early encounter with food soon becomes a way of life, and Tita grows up to be a master chef. She shares special points of her favorite preparations with listeners throughout the story.The Spanish language edition of the best-selling Like Water For Chocolate is a remarkable success in its own right. Now, in this mass market edition, thousands of new readers will be able to partake in the sumptuous, romantic, and hilarious tale of Tita, the terrific cook with an extra special something in her sauce.
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