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.
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A romance with a twist. The movie was well done also. You will have fun with with book and love chocolate even more!
Love this book. It is sweet, funny and I liked the characters. It addresses unfair discrimination and expecting people to what you want them to be, not who they are.
I love the magic that is this book. There is so much beauty and inspiration, it is a must read!
A fun book, particularly if you are a chocolate fan. Lots of good surprises.
A wonderful read – one of my top ten books of all time.
This is a great winter read. Sitting in your favorite reading chair all snuggled in a warm and cozy throw you will get lost in this book. The whimsical nature of the story makes you want to read page after page.
much better than the movie
I loved it! So much fun to read!
I’ve read it and seen the film several times. It’s great, and I also recommend her other various books.
I enjoyed this book very much.
This story will stay with you, and keep popping into your mind at random moments.
It was interesting but outcome obvious
It was an inspirational and moth watering book about comunitties that are to closed and religiouse.
Loved this book!
This is one of my favorite stories of all time. A true keeper!
I love this story of chocolate, lovers, gypsys…..It has all the right elements for a great rainy day read or a beach read or an anyday read!
SUCH a great book and great movie adaptation! Cannot recommend this whimsical, romantic fairy tale enough.
I love Vianne and Roux and all the characters of this little French village. Who says people can’t change?
Mysterious and thoughtful….I loved it so much I read it three times.
Very fun book, loved it!