Review of Like Water for Chocolate (1992) by Laura D — 21 Sep 2007

What is there to say? Beautiful, and tasty!

This review of Like Water for Chocolate (1992) was written by Laura D on 21 Sep 2007.

Like Water for Chocolate has generally received very positive reviews.

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