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Chocolat
- Narrated by: Joanne M Harris
- Series: Chocolat, Book 1
- Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
Non-member price: $30.38
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Publisher's Summary
When an exotic stranger, Vianne Rocher, arrives in the French village of Lansquenet and opens a chocolate boutique directly opposite the church, Father Reynaud denounces her as a serious moral danger to his flock - especially as it is the beginning of Lent, the traditional season of self-denial.
As passions flare and the conflict escalates, the whole community takes sides. Can the solemnity of the church compare with the sinful pleasure of a chocolate truffle?
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- Dee
- 31-10-2019
Indulge yourself!
This is a wonderful book written by a brilliant storyteller. Deliciously descriptive, builds suspense and intrigue, and beautifully narrated.
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- Amazon Customer
- 13-05-2018
Just wonderful
A great story, beautifully written and narrated. Even better than the movie! I loved it.
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- BouchtheBookworm
- 29-10-2020
Sweet like chocolat
Sweet, quite similar to the movie that I watched like 20 years ago. I was surprised to find out that there are four books in this series; Im not sure what else there is to write about but ... in for a penny!
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-07-2018
Great read
This was a beautifully read story which captivated my attention from start to finish. I only wish it had been a longer book.
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- D
- 24-04-2018
Even better on second reading
A hint of magic, beautiful prose and of course lots of chocolate! Even better on reading it for a second time!
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- Laura
- 19-04-2018
Delicious!
This book is a wonderful, multi-layered masterpiece. The author leads you into the narrow streets of the village and into the very heart of its inhabitants. Her internal dialogue, and that of her nemisis move the story along with a natural and appealing grace. The film was great, the book is greater.
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- Lizzie
- 11-01-2020
Lovely listen, I’d forgotten how good this book is
I read this book years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m now visually impaired and so often listen to books rather than read them.
It was wonderful to listen to the book read by the author. The story was just as good as I remembered, better actually than when I read it as I could relax and just listen to the beautiful tale as it was meant to be told.
Brilliant!
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- Mr. I. J. Sear
- 14-08-2019
Boring
Possibly the most boring start to a book ever. Gave up after first chapter. Couldn't bear it.
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- Deborah Jane
- 03-07-2019
Beautifully written
Beautifully written, read and thoroughly enjoyed! I highly recommend this book and can't wait to get the next in the series!
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- Catherine W.
- 28-12-2019
Chocolate!
The books it’s self, is fairly boring and a basic story. Where one is able to look ahead and work out what is going to happen. Yet a good book for a cold winters night. It is also not shortened for anyone who wondered whether it was :)
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- Carol Parker
- 19-10-2019
Brilliant book
I am not sure which is better. Joanne reading the book or the book itself.
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- laura_w0
- 18-02-2021
Thoroughly enjoyed it
Kept me in suspense with beautiful descriptions, a lovely story full of real people, joy and tears.
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- Tea Lady
- 14-01-2021
Really loved this!
Great narration by author, fabulous story, throughly reccomend buying this..enjoyed every moment. Love her books.
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