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Like Water for Chocolate, a 1989 novel by Laura Esquivel, is a work of magical realism that tells the story of Tita de la Garza, a young woman who longs to marry her true love but is instead forced to care for her mother until the day she dies
. Like Water for Chocolate is set in Mexico during the time of the Mexican Revolution, and it explores themes of love, longing, and the power of food.Explore a plot summary, a list of characters, and mini essays.