Description
In this enchanting novel, Tita, the youngest daughter of the De La Garza family, is bound by tradition to care for her ailing mother, forbidden from marrying the man she loves, Pedro. Their forbidden passion simmers as Pedro marries Tita's sister, creating a decades-long dance of unconsummated desire and simmering resentment. Through a magical blend of culinary arts and raw emotion, Tita's cooking becomes a conduit for her deepest feelings, infusing every dish with her joy, sorrow, and longing. This tale explores themes of tradition, rebellion, love, and the powerful connection between food and emotion, all set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution.
Available Editions
paperback
Black Swan
Published Jan 1, 1993
222 pages
ISBN: 9780552995870
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Details
First Published
1992
Language
spa
Translation
From: spa
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Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel.