fiction magical realism romance emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

306 pages | first published 1999

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When the beautiful and mysterious Vianne moves to Lansquenet and opens a chocolate shop across from the church, the inhabitants of the tiny village find themselves torn between the solemn law of religion and the joyful rewards of Vianne's confecti...
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Summary of 4472 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 53%
emotional 51%
mysterious 48%
hopeful 43%
reflective 38%
relaxing 30%
inspiring 26%
adventurous 22%
funny 13%
sad 6%
dark 5%
challenging 4%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 20%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.75

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