Title: It Helps to Understand Mexico and Mexicans
Product review: I loved the book, couldn't put it down, but then I have lived in Mexico for several years and 'got it'.I found it entertaining from start to finish, and apart from Richard Russo's "Straight Man", I've never laughed out loud so many times while reading.The references to the TV, taquerias, etc, were very tongue-in-cheek and although I don't think it's critical, it helps a lot to know modern Mexican culture.The TV anchorman is a descendant of the famous Zabludovsky family, currently father and son are both quite famous anchormen.I don't think that the book lost anything in translation, I read it in English first (I learned Spanish as an adult), but a lot of it is a running 'inside joke' for the audience for which it was written: Mexicans.But even if you aren't familiar with Mexico, if you liked "Like Water for Chocolate", you'll like this one, as well.I have enjoyed all of Esquivel's works. I can't wait for another!
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