Chocolat (Chocolat, #1)
by Joanne Harris
Chocolat by Joanne Harris holds a well received rating of 3.95 out of 5, based on 84.8K reader ratings. First published in 1998. The book spans 306 pages.
About Chocolat
A timeless novel of a straitlaced village's awakening to joy and sensuality - every page offers a description of chocolate to melt in the mouths of chocoholics, francophiles, armchair gourmets, cookbook readers, and lovers of passion everywhere.Illuminating Peter Mayle's South of France with a touch of Laura Esquivel's magic realism, Chocolat is a timeless novel of a straitlaced village's awakening to joy and sensuality. 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 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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Joanne Harris |
| Published | 1998 |
| Pages | 306 |
| Genres | Fiction, Romance, Fantasy, Fiction, Chick-lit |
| Average Rating | 3.95 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 84,770 |
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What genre is Chocolat?
Chocolat is categorized as Fiction, Romance, Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Chocolat worth reading?
Based on 84.8K reader ratings, Chocolat has an average score of 3.95 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Chocolat?
Chocolat has 306 pages.
Who wrote Chocolat?
Chocolat was written by Joanne Harris. It was first published in 1998.
What is the ISBN for Chocolat?
The ISBN-13 for Chocolat is 9780141000180.0.
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