69 pages • 2 hours read
Laura EsquivelLike Water for Chocolate
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1989A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Laura Esquivel’s Like Water for Chocolate blends magical realism with Mexican culture, creating an enchanting tale of love and tradition. Critics praise its vivid imagery and emotional depth, but some note a perceived lack of character development. Overall, the novel is celebrated for its innovative structure and evocative, culinary-linked storytelling.
Who Should Read Like Water for Chocolate?
Readers who enjoy Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel typically appreciate magical realism, historical romance, and rich cultural settings. Fans of Isabel Allende's The House of the Spirits or Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude will likely find this novel captivating.
Recommended
Reading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
1030L