Como agua para chocolate / Like Water for Chocolate (Spanish Edition) - book cover
  • Publisher : Vintage Espanol; unknown edition
  • Published : 25 Jan 2001
  • Pages : 256
  • ISBN-10 : 0385721234
  • ISBN-13 : 9780385721233
  • Language : Spanish

Como agua para chocolate / Like Water for Chocolate (Spanish Edition)

Terrenal, mágico y absolutamente encantador, este relato de la vida familiar en el México finisecular se convirtió, con la mezcla acertada de romance doloroso e ingenio agridulce, en un fenómeno de best-seller.

La clásica historia de amor se sitúa en el rancho De la Garza, mientras la dueña tiránica Mamá Elena corta cebolla en la mesa de cocina durante sus últimos días de embarazo. Aún dentro del útero de su madre, la futura hija llora tan violentamente que causa un parto prematuro y la pequeña Tita nace entre las especies para preparar sopa de fideos. Este temprano encuentro con la comida pronto se convierte en una forma de vida. Tita se convierte en una chef maestra y, a lo largo de la historia, comparte puntos especiales de sus recetas favoritas con los lectores.

La edición en español del best-seller Como agua para chocolate es, con toda razón, un notable éxito. Ahora, en esta edición en pasta blanda, miles de nuevos lectores podrán participar en el suntuoso, romántico y divertido relato de Tita, la extraordinaria cocinera que siempre pone algo extra especial en su salsa. 

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

The bestselling phenomenon and inspiration for the award-winning film.

Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico blends poignant romance and bittersweet wit.

This 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, using cooking to express herself and sharing recipes with readers along the way.

Editorial Reviews

"A delightful first novel... the fragrant story makes you dream of love and want your supper too." --Glamour.

"A mystical Mexican love story... [that] will charm the palate and the heart." -- USA Today.

"A tall-tale, fairy-tale, soap-opera and home-remedy handbook all rolled into one." -- San Francisco Chronicle.

Readers Top Reviews

Angeluz LebronMel
Buen libro, esta la película pero es mejor leer el libro es inspirador y alegre. Buen libro para leer desde jovenes de 13 años hasta adultos.
AlinaAngeluz Lebr
In my opinion, this is "magic surrealism" . Great story. Fantastic writer. I have read everything she has written.
leudys289AlinaAng
Un regalo genial para el amor de Vida . Este libro posee demasiadas lecturas . Espero que quien lo lea lo disfrute mucho .
Laura Dleudys289A
Bought this as a gift and she loved it! I've read the book in English but I think reading it in it's original language would be even better.
Ryan MeaseLaura D
This book's reputation is well-established, so I'd just like to leave a note about what it was like reading this book as a non-native Spanish speaker. The book used very simple vocabulary, except perhaps for the somewhat specialized vocabulary around cooking and food, which you sort of pick up slowly as you progress through the book. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants a short, powerful example of magical realism.

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