
The number one bestseller in Mexico and America for 2 years straight, and subsequently a best seller around the world, Laura Esquivel's Like Water for Chocolate is a novel filled with romance, and bittersweet reality. Published in 1989, it revolves around the story of two lovers, Pedro and Tita. Tita is seen fighting her way through the stereotypes that existed during the time, to die with her one true love. In this episode of our podcast, Between the Covers, Armaan, Torie, and Anisha talk about the statements Esquivel makes through two of the most prevalent themes in the novel: love, and female empowerment. They further the discussion by talking about Laura's use of style and structure, as well the effectiveness of this book in today's date.
Nov 12, 2020
24 min

In this episode, two Grade 12 students give their review on the book Like Water for Chocolate, written by Laura Esquivel.
Nov 6, 2020
12 min
