"Like Water for Chocolate"...The Book And The Movie

A while ago I read Like Water for Chocolate.  I really liked it, but it's one of the strangest books I've ever read.  Last night I had the opportunity to watch a movie version of the book.  I liked it as well, but I found it just as strange as the book.

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I found the movie version on Netflix.  It's in Spanish but subtitled.  If you've never read the book or watched the movie and are looking for something different, give both a try.

What I'm Reading Now...

I was planning on reading Home Front by Kristin Hannah next, but I finished Like Water For Chocolate yesterday afternoon, and I haven't gotten my hands on a copy of Home Front yet.  It's checked out at the library at the moment, and I'm sure there's a waiting list anyway.  So I looked through my bookshelves and came across The Thorn Birds.  It's been a recommendation on Goodreads for me for a while, and since it's considered a romance and it's been on my TBR (to be read) list for a long time I figured I'd read it now.  It seems like every book I've read lately has been on my TBR, which is a very good thing since my TBR list is forever long.  It feels nice to finally be making some progress on it.  Now if I would just stop adding books I might be able to tell  (:

The Thorn Birds is a long book, over 600 pages I believe, so I will probably read other romances while I'm reading it.  I'm setting a goal for myself of at least 50 pages a day on this one in hopes that I will make steady progress and finish by the end of February.  

I'm hoping to purchase Home Front today, and start reading it as well.

My Thoughts On Like Water For Chocolate

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From Goodreads...

"Earthy, magical, and utterly charming this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico became a best selling phenomenon with it's winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit."

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When I picked up this book I really didn't know anything about it.  I heard good things, and since I'm reading romance this month I thought I'd give it a try.  I was really surprised by what I found.

As you might expect there is "love" in this book, but I think food played just as important a roll.  There were lots of recipes and directions for preparing the meals.  I really enjoyed this about the book.  As a wife and mom who cooks most every night for my family, I can certainly understand how food can be used to show love.  I feel really great when I cook a meal that I know is good for my family and tastes good too.  I just want them to know that I care enough to put forth the extra effort.

But for all the love and good food in the book, there is just as much tragedy and darkness in this book.  Most of the darkness is thanks to the main character, Tita's, mother.  She was an evil woman!

If you are looking for a light, airy, romance...this book is not for you.  If you are looking for a truly interesting book with a little bit of everything...love, romance, food, magic, pain, tragedy, jealousy, scandal...then I'd say give Like Water for Chocolate a try.

Half Way Through, Anonymous, and Home Front

I'm half way through Like Water for Chocolate.  I am a bit surprised by this book.  I didn't expect it to be so much about food.  I'm not blown away, but I like it.  I'm hoping to finish tonight and post my full review tomorrow.  I plan on doing some shopping with my mom and sister tomorrow, so I should have some new books to share soon.

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This weekend my husband and I are going to rent the movie, Anonymous.  I'm really looking forward to this one.  I'll add the preview below so you can check it out.

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I think my next book will be Home Front by Kristin Hannah.

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