Even before it was adapted into the Oscar-nominated film starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp, Joanne Harris’ New York Times bestselling novel Chocolat entranced readers with its mix of hedonism, whimsy, and, of course, chocolate.In tiny Lansquenet, where nothing much has changed in a hundred years, beautiful newcomer Vianne Rocher and her exquisite chocolate shop arrive and instantly begin … shop arrive and instantly begin to play havoc with Lenten vows. Each box of luscious bonbons comes with a free gift: Vianne’s uncanny perception of its buyer’s private discontents and a clever, caring cure for them. Is she a witch? Soon the parish no longer cares, as it abandons itself to temptation, happiness, and a dramatic face-off between Easter solemnity and the pagan gaiety of a chocolate festival. Chocolat’s every page offers a description of chocolate to melt in the mouths of chocoholics, francophiles, armchair gourmets, cookbook readers, and lovers of passion everywhere. It’s a must for anyone who craves an escapist read, and is a bewitching gift for any holiday.
more
A sensualist wanderer and her daughter open a chocolate shop in a small French village. Good magical realism is hard to find, but Chocolat is a perfect truffle. Vianne Rocher is a witch – maybe. And the “maybe” is why it’s so lovely. Celeste Bradley once compared my novella The Portrait of Géraldine Germaine to Chocolat, so whyever did it take me …
Wonderful….great book, great movie. Magical.
One of my all time favorite books. Magical realism, romance, and a happy ending.
Great story. Totally engaging til the end!
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were wonderful!
Well written and engaging. I have read it twice for pure enjoyment and felt rewarded each time.
a brilliant book! better than the film…
Magical!
What a great sweet story. Must read .
Nice quick read.
Chocolat is delightful. It is an upbeat book that has depth at the same time.
Fun read and teasing us with who is really good and who is not.
i really enjoyed this authors writing style .
I loved this book!
I enjoyed this book. It is a short, quick, easy-read which made me laugh at times and kept me turning the pages.
Loved this book, loved the characters and the story. Is it realistic? No but a wonderfull romantic story that is very original in a lovely setting. Only set back is the craving for chocolate that comes with Reading it.
Lush and sexy
Read this a long time ago, but I remember loving it! ️
Great characters and a good story – nice ending
Beautiful prose telling a beautiful story. There are so many emotions to deal with, and such a wonderful array of characters it will leave you breathless. I love how the author wove elements of the mysterious into a tale of small town life, and how everyone in the story had a secret that was gradually revealed. The imagery is stunning, as is the …