This is a wonderful story. A bit different from the movie version. Although I liked the movie, the differences in story line make more sense in the book version.

This is a slightly mystical story involving chocolate, relationships, and a bit of romance. The author has a unique writing style. I felt like i really knew the characters as the story unfolded. I recommend this book.

Hmmm. I had this book in my "TBR" pile when I read mention in a Christian publication using this book (or the movie) as an example of media making the religious look stupid or evil or otherwise unappealing while glorifying those who ridiculed Christians. Now I felt too guilt to read it! But no book can stay at my house too very long, so I gave it a shot.

Well, certainly the criticism was truthful, in that the village priest is the "man in black" of the piece and the heroine was raised a witch. I hope this does not show a permanent bias on Harris' part, and that other works will balance this out. But I did enjoy the piece. I loved the mother and daughter, and found the descriptions of the chocolates seductive indeed (as I believe another reviewer noted). The sympathetic characters were all the underclass or the downtrodden and, while Harris made them non-Christian in most instances, it is unfortunate to note that many Christians could learn lessons in how to treat others in the actions of our chocolatier.

It's impossible to read any Joanne Harris novel without getting hungry -- she always has the most sensuous and delicious descriptions of food! Chocolat was no different. It reads like a fairy tale, but with deeper characters and conflicts. It's not my favorite -- I like Five Quarters of the Orange better. I saw the movie first, so I was expecting a neater, packaged ending to Chocolat. The book's ending left me slightly unsatisfied and confused. I may have to read it again to get exactly what Harris was trying to say. But next time, I'll make sure to stock up on chocolate bars first...

I really enjoyed "Chocolat" - the author's descriptions and imagery are fantastic! It is set in a French village, and Harris take you there.

For the romantic in us all, this is magic and danger and crime full with the flavor of chocolate, rich and dark with a kick of sweetness.

The lead character in this book is a bit sappy, a bit mysterious, and a bit mystical. The "villain" is ill-developed, but the book itself if a quick read and may be worth a couple hours.

A tale about who is really good and who is not- and how that may not be so readily obvious.

Enjoyed it very much.

Better than the movie!

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This was a fantastic book. I read it several years ago before the movie came out. My husband and I were travelling in Europe, and I read this on the train. It was a wonderful read with the farmlands of France and Belgium as a backdrop. Even named my cat Anouk after the daughter in the story. Far, far better than the film - much deeper and more meaningful characters. Definitely one I will read again.

Charming

This book is a work of art. Don't let the hollywood cover fool you. Full of life discoveries and pontuffe!!

Nice read

Do we continue to wander or do we stay? Find out how the "witch" befriends people with chocolate and discovers a home, even if for a short period of time.

This is such a great book, it really makes you think about what makes you tick.

Never finished it... got a bit bored.

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