by Laura Esquivel · Tapa blanda · ISBN 9789892304496
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«Como agua para chocolate» is the magical realism and romance novel by Laura Esquivel, published by Ediciones ASA in paperback (183 pages).
In early 20th-century Mexico, Tita, the youngest daughter of the De la Garza family, must care for her mother and not marry. When she falls in love with Pedro, he marries her sister to stay close to her; through recipes and home remedies, Tita's cooking conveys emotions and has a magical effect on those who taste it.
The original was published in 1989; this edition is from 2006. First installment of the «Como agua para chocolate» series.
For readers of romance and historical fiction who appreciate fantasy and the role of cooking in storytelling.
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.
