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Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Abridged)
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In tiny Lansquenet, where nothing much has changed in a hundred years, beautiful, unmarried newcomer Vianne Rocher and her young daughter sweep into the pinched little town on a wave of gossip. On the heels of the carnival, Vianne promptly opens a chocolate shop right across the square from the church, and thus begins to wreak havoc with the town's Lenten vows. Vianne finds herself embroiled in a battle for the town's souls with the local priest. Father Reynaud, who tries to cast Vianne -- with her unconventional, gypsy-like ways -- as the village Jezebel. Soon she has effected a civil war in the little country town between those who prefer the cold comforts of the church and those who revel in the warm delights of chocolate.
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This was an entertaining quick read. I make it a point not to compare different art forms (books vs. movies), but I would recommend reading this whether or not you liked the movie.
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This was a pleasant read. I enjoyed the authors writing style and the story line kept me interested until the end.
R B. (Much darker than the movie. Vianne Rocher battles the Dark Man.... with chocolate!
Romantic, magic realism set in France and featuring love and chocolate.
Vianne and her daughter, Anouk, arrive in the small French village for a new life. The people they meet are deep, rich, and tangible characters. They say small village life is the simple life, but the history, prejudices, and family secrets are anything but simple here. Religion, principle, love, determination, and family butt heads and make beautiful music throughout this touching story. Is Vianne a witch, casting her charms and weaving her soul into this town, or are the townspeople ready to face the truth of who they are and make amends for past wrongs?
Erin P. (i didn't know this was a movie until i was finished with the book, and it was a good whimsical read, full of interesting and intriguing descriptions. i enjoyed it, a good summer read.
Different from the movie, but it retains its on sort of magic. Makes you nostalgic for travel.
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