Title: too much preaching, not enough story
Product review: I'm not sure if the translation made it worse, but the novel failed to interest me with language or plot. I love "Like Water for Chocolate" and also enjoyed "Swift as Desire". Though her attempt to bring together the experience of words, music, and visuals was notable, Esquivel was too often rambling rather than poetic. Her characters are largely undeveloped, and except for perhaps the first chapter, we are not convinced of anyone's thoughts or actions. Furthermore, I found the demon's and guardian angel's intrusions into the story particularly bothersome. Overall, I felt this book was a waste of time.
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