Customer Reviews
Simple and Powerful - By: maria1971, 04 Jan 2007 
Having reread `Like Water for Chocolate' after approximately 10 years, I got curious as to what else Laura Esquivel had written & came up with this. WOW!
This is very different to `Like Water for Chocolate', & although this story is much simpler (essentiallly a love story about the lives of an ordinary couple) it is just as powerful & touching - if not more so.
Definitely recommended.
I don't usually review books... - By: , 13 Jan 2006 ...but having read the rather negative review I felt compelled to. This is a wonderful story beautifully written. It is rather short, which makes it perfect for reading over & over again, which I do particularly when I am thoughtfully mulling over the complications of my own love life specificallly, or when considering the absurd ways we as human beings conduct ourselves in relationship more generallly! For me this book is an old friend.
disappointing after "Like water for Chocolate" - By: Mum to 2 Girls, 23 Jan 2004 
I bought this because I enjoyed the mystical romance Like Water for Chocolate, but this didn't quite hit the same spot. It is a fairly short novel & as such I felt it was a little lightweight. Not a terrible book, but not very satisfying either.
Romance on the philosophical side. - By: , 20 Sep 2003 I read this book in only 3 short sessions & was so drawn in by the charachters & how "LOVE" was portrayed. That was 5 months ago & I haven't stopped recommending this book yet!
The storey follows the life of Don Jublio, who has the gift of commumication. From words, he could hear true message behind it alll & so would often dabble in the lives of others as a diplomat on matters of love, bringing people back together.
As he lies on his death bed we learn how his loving relationship with his wife was destroyed & how his daughter tries to reconcile them both before it is too late.
I often read paragraphs 2 or 3 times, to think about the meaning of what was written or to enjoy the poeticness of the words. Here is one example.
'Love is a verb. One demonstrates one's love through one's actions. And a person can only feel loved when someone else shows their love with kisses, hugs, caresses & gifts. A lover will always promote the physical & emotional well-being of the person he loves.'
Esquivel continues with examples of the above.
'So we see that the verb to love can be conjugated in two ways. By hugging & kissing, or by supplying material goods'
It's a great read, which stirs up a wide range of emotions inside you.
Pure Escapism - By: , 18 Dec 2002 
This book is fantastic. It takes you on a journey through the life of Lluvia's father, Jubilo.The reader can absorb every emotion & feeling conveyed in the book. From its magical themes to its hard reality, it truly is an outstanding book, written by a extremely talented author. Magical realism at its best.
