Chocolate by Joanne Harris

306 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
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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 yea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,941 reviews

Moods

emotional 54%
hopeful 50%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 43%
reflective 36%
inspiring 29%
relaxing 28%
adventurous 18%
funny 17%
sad 9%
dark 6%
challenging 5%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 24%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 24%

Average rating

3.77

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