Product Information
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. From the Hardcover edition.Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Audio Publishing Group
ISBN-100553472550
ISBN-139780553472554
eBay Product ID (ePID)1724660
Product Key Features
Book TitleLike Water for Chocolate
TopicRomance / Erotica, General
Publication Year1994
LanguageEnglish
GenreFiction
AuthorLaura Esquivel
Dimensions
Item Height1.5in.
Item Length7.2in.
Item Width4.5in.
Item Weight9.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"A tall-tale, fairy-tale, soap-opera romance, Mexican cookbook and home-remedy handbook all rolled into one, Like Water For Chocolate is one tasty entree from first-time novelist Laura Esquivel." -- San Francisco Chronicle, "A tall-tale, fairy-tale, soap-opera romance, Mexican cookbook and home-remedy handbook all rolled into one,Like Water For Chocolateis one tasty entree from first-time novelist Laura Esquivel." --San Francisco Chronicle
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal863.6/4
Edition DescriptionAbridged Edition