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Jun 16, 2023patcarstensen rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I was a little off-put by the magic, but enjoyed the story anyhow.
Apr 18, 2023IndyPL_TessB rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I read this with my book club group! It was a very interesting book with a funny ending. We were surprised to learn that it was the first novel in a series. I plan on reading the rest of the books to figure out the aftermath of the events…
Feb 06, 2022Bududo rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Although the writing style is smooth and the cast of characters is wide ranging, the novel devolves into a morality plot. The "good" characters are seen to develop while the "bad" characters cannot escape their behavior patterns and hurl…
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Jan 30, 2021InnaBB rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
I wanted to love this book. But after couple of chapters, where some people are all saints (liberals) and some people are all evils (conservatives), I thought I had read enough.
Feb 06, 2018
A chocolate shop opens across the street from the church, making the villagers uneasy.
Mar 16, 2016andrearbearman rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This is a captivating book! It is an easy read filled with emotion and twists and turns. I loved that while I was reading it, my ideas about religion and treating people were brought to the surface. I could not believe the appalling…
Jul 09, 2015DreDre rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Descriptive, captivating and better than the movie.
Mar 03, 2015
“Chocolat” follows the life of Vianne Rocher, a chocolatier, and her daughter Anouk as they settle into a small French town. Vianne quickly opens up a chocolate store, but is met with hostility from the town’s priest. As Vianne’s store…
Feb 11, 2013lozza1401 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Luckily I haven't seen the movie of this book for about ten years so the story was all new to me. I was surprised at its depth and intensity especially of the characters. The descriptions of the chocolate and pastries were mouthwatering,…
Aug 09, 2012kayjuni rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I started this book thinking it was going to be a light hearted, fun little story, much like the movie it was made into. I was suprised to find the book had much more emotional depth and the characters were motivated by slightly darker,…
May 31, 2012Drekbe31 rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
Loved the writing style of the book; however, I didn't care for either the book or movie. The movie had 2 notable scenes of love and friendship that were very moving.
Apr 28, 2012azor rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Loved the format and style of the novel. Very different from the movie, and of course much, much better!
Mar 28, 2011AnneDromeda rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
<p>This book was perfect light reading for troubled times. It has romantic elements without being cloyingly so; there are rich descriptions of chocolate that don't end in an increase in my thigh circumference; and it dabbles in magical…
Jan 06, 2011MMMcKee rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A very quick, pleasant read. Sip a mocha while reading for maximum enjoyment.
Aug 11, 2010
Better than the movie.
Jun 25, 2010redwallflower rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I watched the movie years ago, so I didn't really compare the book to the movie as I read it. This was a good, quick read. I enjoyed learning about the town and the chocolate. It made my mouth water a few times! I really enjoyed the…