The majority of the reviews about the book Water For Chocolate by Laura Esquivel are positive and show that this book is one of the special books that are unique compared to the normal blended in novels.
"One of the best things about this book is the recipes that begin each chapter. From Quail in Rose Petal Sauce to Cream Fritters. There’s even a recipe for making matches. This novel is tender, heartbreaking and satisfying. It’s a story for anybody who has ever had mother issues (Mama Elena is unbelievable) or longed for something they could never have. It is a Mexican Cookbook and tall tale put together." WritersNewsWeekly.com
"This is a lovely story. A fast read, delightful from start to finish. Esquirel knits her story together with traditional Mexican recipes in which food and emotions are in sync at all times. She lights up her novel with the descriptions of farm life, outhouses, ranches, natural remedies, mysticism. Life at the turn of the 20th century. Yet this turn takes place in Mexico." Tanya Smith, Helium.com
The rating of the book Like Water For Chocolate by Laura Esquivel according to goodreads.com
From these reviews you can see that people enjoyed the synthesis of food and emotion. Unlike the many books that are presently read, the combination of these two concepts have not been seen before. Therefore, my anticipations of this book are that the book will be a joy to read due to the relation of food, be filled with culinary meaning as well be a delicious book to read.
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http://www.helium.com/items/1020575-book-reviews-like-water-for-chocolate-by-laura-esquirel
http://www.thebookhaven.net/Z_Like_Water_for_Chocolate.html
http://www.writersnewsweekly.com/review_water_chocolate.html
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6952.Like_Water_for_Chocolate
