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This is a lovely book served in 12 courses (of meal). When it came out, it became a best seller right away; a 'first timer's luck' for Laura Esquivel. Even 2o years after being first published, it is still an intriguing story, knowing that many young girls around the world are still forced to obey illogical rules of tradition. The saddest part is; these undertakings are done by women onto women, mostly mother to daughter..
Esquivel's novel written in Magic Realism style, tells us the story of de La Garza Family, where the youngest daughter Tita is not allowed to marry to keep with tradition of looking after her mother. Growing up in an all women household where showing emotions were severely punished, Tita first loses and in the end regains her soul and self back. Her emotions are expressed through her cooking, which results in surprising outcomes.
The analogy of making good chocolate used in the book is the summary of human spiritual maturation where Esquivel states:
“the goodness of the chocolate depends on three things, namely: that the chocolate beans used are good and without defect, that you mix several different types of beans to make the chocolate, and, finally, the amount of toasting.”
This book is a recipe to revive the spirit and is full of wisdom, sensuality and magic..
Esquivel's novel written in Magic Realism style, tells us the story of de La Garza Family, where the youngest daughter Tita is not allowed to marry to keep with tradition of looking after her mother. Growing up in an all women household where showing emotions were severely punished, Tita first loses and in the end regains her soul and self back. Her emotions are expressed through her cooking, which results in surprising outcomes.
The analogy of making good chocolate used in the book is the summary of human spiritual maturation where Esquivel states:
“the goodness of the chocolate depends on three things, namely: that the chocolate beans used are good and without defect, that you mix several different types of beans to make the chocolate, and, finally, the amount of toasting.”
This book is a recipe to revive the spirit and is full of wisdom, sensuality and magic..