Chocolat by Joanne Harris

306 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
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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 6,949 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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