Chocolat by Joanne Harris

306 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 Lan...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,220 reviews

Moods

emotional 53%
lighthearted 53%
mysterious 45%
hopeful 44%
reflective 37%
relaxing 30%
inspiring 27%
adventurous 20%
funny 14%
sad 7%
dark 6%
challenging 3%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 24%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.76

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