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Like Water for Chocolate

by Laura Esquivel · 1989

Magical Realism · ranked #2 in category

A young woman pours her forbidden love into her cooking, with magical results; sensual and bittersweet.

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The verdict

Category
Magical Realism
First published
1989 · 1980s
Author
Laura Esquivel
Standing
Recommended

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