Like Water for Chocolate: A Novel in Monthly Installments with Recipes, Romances, and Home Remedies

Name: Like Water for Chocolate: A Novel in Monthly Installments with Recipes, Romances, and Home Remedies
Price: 1.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (5895 reviews)
Author: Laura Esquivel

by Laura Esquivel

4.4 (5,895)

4.4 stars from 5,895 reviews. One of the highest rated book books we track.

265 pages~4.4 hr readPublished by Bentang PustakaPublished 2018-08-24

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About this book

This novel is set on the De la Garza ranch in turn-of-the-century Mexico and centers on the De la Garza family. The story begins with Mama Elena, the ranch's owner, in her final days of pregnancy. Her unborn daughter weeps so intensely in the womb that she triggers an early labor, and Tita is born amid the kitchen's spices and ingredients for noodle soup. Tita grows up to become a master chef, using cooking as a form of self-expression. The narrative weaves together family life, romance, and recipes, incorporating cooking instructions throughout the story. The novel blends elements of love, family dynamics, and culinary tradition in its portrayal of Tita's life on the ranch.

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Currently on sale at $1.99 — 86% off peak. Price has dropped 10 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 227 days.

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Currently around #41K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.4★ from 5,895 reviews

Gaining approximately 33 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.4 over the tracking period.

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