Chocolat: A Novel by Joanne Harris

Chocolat: A Novel

Chocolat #1

Joanne Harris

336 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Description

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 Lans...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,773 reviews

Moods

emotional 52%
lighthearted 50%
hopeful 46%
mysterious 43%
reflective 37%
relaxing 29%
inspiring 28%
adventurous 19%
funny 15%
sad 7%
dark 5%
challenging 4%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 25%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 24%

Average rating

3.76

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