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Vianne Rocher and her 6-year-old daughter, Anouk, arrive in the small village of Lansquenet-sous-Tannes--"a blip on the fast road between Toulouse and Bourdeaux"--in February, during the carnival. Three days later, Vianne opens a luxuriant chocolate shop crammed with the most tempting of confections and offering a mouth-watering variety of hot chocolate drinks. It's Lent, the shop is opposite the church and open on Sundays, and Francis Reynaud, the austere parish priest, is livid.
One by one the locals succumb to Vianne's concoctions. Joanne Harris weaves their secrets and troubles, their loves and desires, into her third novel, with the lightest touch. There's sad, polite Guillame and his dying dog; thieving, beaten-up Joséphine Muscat; schoolchildren who declare it "hypercool" when Vianne says they can help eat the window display--a gingerbread house complete with witch. And there's Armande, still vigorous in her 80s, who can see Anouk's "imaginary" rabbit, Pantoufle, and recognizes Vianne for who she really is. However, certain villagers--including Armande's snobby daughter and Joséphine's violent husband--side with Reynaud. So when Vianne announces a Grand Festival of Chocolate commencing Easter Sunday, it's all-out war: war between church and chocolate, between good and evil, between love and dogma.
Reminiscent of Herman Hesse's short story "Augustus," Chocolat is an utterly delicious novel, coated in the gentlest of magic, which proves--indisputably and without preaching--that soft centers are best. --Lisa Gee, Amazon.co.uk
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Greeted as "an amazement of riches ... few readers will be able to resist" by The New York Times, Chocolat is an enchanting novel about a small French town turned upside down by the arrival of a bewitching chocolate confectioner, Vianne Rocher, and her spirited young daughter.
Customer Reviews:
Not thrilled.......2007-08-02
I don't think that I have ever said that a movie was better than the book in my life, but I will have to say it now. I had high hopes for "Chocolat", thinking that it would have all of the charm, sweetness, seduction and delight of the movie (and would probably be even better). Instead I found the characters to be very 1 dimensional, the ending unsatisfactory, and I thought that the narrative of the preist was very disruptive to the flow of the story. Over all I was not impressed. I will admit, the descriptions of the chocolate were very yummy (and it did make me want to go eat chocolate) but on the whole I think that the movie was far more gorgeous than the book with the visuals, story line etc. Of course there were good aspects, the scene where the priest stuffs himself with chocolate is quite good, and the relationshop between Vianne and her daughter Anouk is sweet, but on the whole I think that this story just really does work better as a visual film. Plot gliches were also cleared up in the movie. Acting is wonderful, charming, one of my favorite movies. See the movie!!
An addictive treat..........2007-07-25
Exquisite writing and wonderful characters made this
book by Joanne Harris her best. I've read other novels
by Harris ("Five Quarter of the Orange" was good, and
I actually did not care for "Holy Fools") but did not
read this one since I saw the movie. Of course, I
should have known it was even better than the movie,
as the books usually are superior.
I finally got around to reading "Chocolat" because I
heard she had a sequel coming out. "Chocolat" made me
drool. Not only for the precise details about the
chocolate making process (Oh, how I would have loved
to have seen that Easter window!), but for the lyrical
writing and mesmerizing story and characters. Her
descriptions of the small French village
Lansquenet-sous-Tannes, the remodeling of the bakery
into a chocolate haven, and the personalities of the
initially aloof French villagers are detailed. I could
see the town and knew its inhabitants.
The story is told through two different view points,
the proprietor of the chocolate shop, Vianne Rocher,
who opens her establishment as Lent begins, and
Francis Reynaud, the priest of the parish. And
different view points they are as Reynaud initially
tries to woo Vianne and her daughter, Anouk, into
church, and Vianne stays firmly away. This sets up a
battle of wills and morality issues which pervade the
novel since each has a very different approach to
integrity.
Reynaud attempts to turn the villagers against Vianne
and her daughter, and Vianne's warmth and tempting
chocolate shop lure them into her sphere.
Beautifully drawn characters become very real. My
favorites were Guillaume, one of Vianne's first
friends and customers, with his failing dog, Charly;
and the rebellious outspoken 80-year-old, Armande
Voizin, who plans her own birthday party and disagrees
with most everything her uppity, self righteous
daughter, Caroline Clairmont represents. There are so
many delectable characters (Josephine, Roux, Armande's
shy grandson) that I would take up too much space talking
about them.
The story is an addictive treat, just like the
chocolate described. I couldn't put it down and was
constantly delighted by the imagery. There's magic and
romance in contrast to the darkness of the tale.
Perhaps this is her best because Harris writes about
what she knows best, having been brought up by a
chocolate maker and a great grandmother who was known
as a witch. I cannot wait to read the sequel, "The
Lollipop Shoes."
Not impressed.......2007-05-30
I realize this book is a fairy tale and the standards have to be a little different. I am obviously not the audience that this book was intended for and the audience that was captivated by it. I did not believe the plot or the setting. If there had been a little more magic, I might have bought it. It seemed to me to be a collection of cliches from other stories. As the author had actually lived in France, I hoped for a little more realism. I've read about the anti-Catholic bias in film and books and generally dismissed it as over reaction, but I thought this book had an offesively clear anti-Catholic bias. The men don't come out very well either.
Liked it, but don't see myself reading it again.......2007-04-12
It was a nice story, I really liked the movie. The descriptions of the chocolate were scrumptious, and the characters were well done. But I don't see myself reading this one again.
ok... but not as good as the movie. .......2007-03-12
This book was a nice read and a nice story. I love the characters. I saw the movie before reading this book and I must say that this is one of the few times where the movie was ALOT better than the book. On the whole though a bit disappointing :(
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SPECS: Chocolats et confiseries,Volume One, Total 130 pages - Description: Combining tradition and innovation, ÉCOLE LENÔTREpresents two volumes of sweet and chocolate based recipes, venturing into contrasts of flavors, materials and textures. From classic, unusual or original ganaches, to chocolate flans, desserts in the dish, moulded sweets, via "bouchéesinch, bars, nougats, pralines, candied fruits, drops and marshallows, artisan confectioner-chocolate makers will find a source of new ideas that will help them better harness the gourmet market. Readers will also discover a few chocolatey touches from ÉCOLE CACAO BARRYand poems by Isabelle Fabre scattered across the pages in multicoloured "bonbonsinch.
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Fans of high-end chocolate delights have long flocked to Robert Linxe's La Maison du Chocolat, a Paris-based confection-boutique "chain." La Maison du Chocolat, blissfully photo-illustrated in color, offers readers an introduction to Linxe's art and craft, plus 65 recipes for a wide range of treats, from candies and cakes to creams, mousses, soufflés, and more. Though not difficult in themselves, the recipes are sometimes flawed (baking sheets, for example, are called for when baking pans are required, and dimensions for these are frequently omitted). Experienced bakers can fill in the blanks, but the rest of us will probably do best to enjoy the book as a record of one man's passion and its mouthwatering realization.
Beginning with a paean to Linxe's artisanal skill--he's been called the sorcerer of ganache--the book then provides an investigation of chocolate bean types, each of which has its own role in the chocolate-making process, plus a glimpse at Linxe's exacting candy-making process. The recipes come next, and include such temptations as Chocolate-Almond Cake with Lemon Cream, Extra-Rich Brownies, Chocolate Raspberry Mousse, and Bittersweet Chocolate-Nut Candy. A chapter on frozen desserts and beverages, which includes a definitive hot chocolate recipe, follows, as does a section on basic preparations and techniques, like tempering. Interspersed throughout are introductions to the extraordinary (and wonderfully named) Linxe confections, such as the chocolate-mint Zagora. These further disable readers already wobbly from the chocolate euphoria Linxe's candies--and now his book--provide. --Arthur Boehm
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Every exquisite delicacy created by the world-renowned La Maison du Chocolat is unrivaled chocolate perfection. Made only of the purest, freshest ingredients, legendary chocolatier Robert Linxe's mouthwatering confections are noble, artistic creations that capture the essence of chocolate in its truest form and exalt its taste in every memorable, undiluted bite.
Now, for the first time ever, Linxe reveals his bewitching chocolate dessert recipes and chocolate-making knowledge in this sumptuously photographed volume. Here, he shares his philosophy, his vision as artisan-creator, his high standards of quality, his use of the purest ingredients, and his chocolate innovations and secrets. With 65 recipes-all beloved classics with the remarkable Linxe touch-from the ultimate chocolate profiterole to the most tender chocolate cake-this impressive volume is the definitive word on the subject and an irresistible treat for cooks, brides-to-be, and the millions of chocophiles worldwide.
Customer Reviews:
Glorious Outstanding Magnificent.......2006-06-04
Top flight book from the most famous chocolatier in the world. I go to Paris and make this shop my first and last stop. Good recipes and accurate. I bought an extra book and framed many of the photos. Recipes turn out perfectly.
"A bit egotistical, but a worthy gift".......2005-02-18
I agree with reviwers' comments on the photography - exceptional shots of works of art. I have been working with pastry and food for 12 years, and recommend this book as an excellent gift for someone. Constructively speaking however, it is not perfect. There are typographical errors, most trivial, several in recipes (not trivial). I thought the format a bit too much 'coffee table', and the fonts used too small and hard to read for some small neasures. The small fonts also wasted paper - large sections of blank paper in the pages. Regardless, the recipes are excellent and flavorful - don't be afraid to use the chocolate you have available. As a companion book, take a look at 'Belgian Chocolates' by Roger Geerts (1990). They are a great set!
arm chair cookbook.......2002-06-05
I have been wanting this book for a while, but I waited a long time (too long) to buy it. This book is not only visually beautiful, it has some interesting information about chocolate in general, as well as some really intriguing recipes - some of them are on a professional level and are quite complex, but a lot of them are pretty simple and sound very nice. Even if you never make a recipe out of this book, I don't think that you will regret buying it.
Close to perfection.......2002-02-27
Chocolate is one of the four basic food groups. The others are, some say, wine and garlic, with furious debate over the fourth.
Linxe has, over a lifetime, created a veritable ode to chocolate in many forms, and his five stores in Paris are well worth the visit (you will come out much poorer except in chocolate). His New York jewel, which has moved slightly downtown from the East 70s to Madison Avenue, is worth seeing and smelling close up--any chocolate lover will understand.
The soul of Linxe's art with chocolate is captured in this magnificent book. The photographs alone are sinfully sensual.
A baker friend says that the recipes are within her grasp if she only had the time, and the money, and could get all the ingredients conveniently. She and I both agreed, and this was pointed out by another reviewer, that the history and diversity of chocolate is a significant omission, but wanting more data on chocolate is perhaps greedy on our part and we should not sit around lazily on a chocolate high, with some decent pinot noir on the side, but get out and do our own research.
For what it is, and not for what it omits, this is a great book. It makes one want to fly to Paris right this second, and there one can find all the other vital food groups as well.
a beautiful book but.............2001-05-09
An absolutly gorgerous book. I think I am a little greedy in that I was expecting more from this book. I believe there are around 60 recipes. Some are divine, some were the standards found in many books and some I don't think were worth putting in(like chocolate dipped dried fruit). There are numerous lush pictures and poetic discriptions of candies made at La Maison Du Chocolat but no actual recipes or guidelines for candy making. Although I may sound critical, the book is truly beautiful and one can sense the author's passion for his art.
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SPECS: Chocolats et confiseries,Volume 2, total 136 pages - Description: Combining tradition and innovation, ÉCOLE LENÔTREpresents two volumes of sweet and chocolate based recipes, venturing into contrasts of flavors, materials and textures. From classic, unusual or original ganaches, to chocolate flans, desserts in the dish, moulded sweets, via "bouchéesinch, bars, nougats, pralines, candied fruits, drops and marshallows, artisan confectioner-chocolate makers will find a source of new ideas that will help them better harness the gourmet market. Readers will also discover a few chocolatey touches from ÉCOLE CACAO BARRYand poems by Isabelle Fabre scattered across the pages in multicoloured "bonbonsinch.
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Fifty great chocolate recipes from the world's top chefs and chocolatiers! Enjoy the best of both worlds with this chocolate lover's guide to french. "CHOCOLATE FRENCH" takes you on a culinary exploration of the intimate relationship between international French culture and global chocolate cuisine. With Foreword by Bernard Poussin of Debauve & Gallais, recipes from exotic world-class locales such as San Francisco's Lulu and Le Zinc, Brisbane's Bruno's Table, and New Orleans's Broussards, to Chicago's French Pastry School, Napa's Bouchon, and Paris' Jean Paul Hevin and Le Cordon Bleu, "CHOCOLATE FRENCH" introduces you to an entirely new language of taste.
Customer Reviews:
Merci beaucoup!!.......2007-06-25
MERCI BEAUCOUP to all the reviewers and to the two magazine reviews that highly recommended this wonderful book!! I have been so enchanted with everything about it, albeit that being a Francophile hasn't hurt. It had been one of the recommendations from Amazon, and after being intrigued by a little peek into its content, the reviewers made my decision easy. Voila......how much fun it is!
It's not a large book, almost pocket size in fact. And it's not a recipe-only book either, though it has enough recipes within to add to the already interesting musings of the relationship between the French and chocolate.
Photographs of French life, French patisseries and chocolatiers, along with the written musings (both in French with most given their English translation) of those who have gone before, or who are here now, dot the chapters of this incredible guide to all that is worthy of French chocolate. And lest you not be particularly proficient in French, there are various pages of assistance with understanding French accent marks, and, adverbs of quantity (though, is there such an error as wanting too much chocolate?). There is also a lovely section within the end of the book that gives you an English translation of the French vocabulary of ingredients, expressions, verbs, and general chocolate terms. Recipe contributors, recipe ingredient resources (from all over the world) help to round out your veritable tour of the chocolate delights of France.
As you begin your perusing of this guide, you are given hotels, bistros, and other assorted places that serve various chocolate delights. An interesting aspect of these mentions, is that they include places other than France, that pay homage to chocolate, such a Switzerland and the creations made there, or Chicago, and its shops and schools devoted to the art of being a chocolatier, as well as San Francisco, New Orleans, Louisiana, Connecticut, and Tokyo to name a few.
The sections of this book are divided into:
Recipe Index
Foreward
Introduction
History of France and Chocolate
Recipes
Vocabulary
Resources
The book also goes into how chocolate has tranferred itself into movies such as "Chocolate" starring Julia Ormand and Johnny Depp. Or how it has made its way into the fashion industry.........ever seen a chocolate dress?
A chocolate dress you say? Well, they may not give you the recipe for that, but they will give you the following jewels:
Chocolate Ganache
Pralines
Chocolate Sauce
Chocolate Tartlet with Coffee Cream
Warm Chocolate Puddings with Pistachio Cream and Pears
Chocolate Croissant Pudding w/ Toffee Sauce, Strawberries, and Pecans
Chocolate Fondant w/ Orange Confit and Raspberry Sauce
Marquise au Chocolate
Chocolate Mousse Charlotte
Chocolate Red Wine Soup with Strawberries
Buchon Chocolate Tart
Warm Chocolate Cake with Vanilla
Chocolate Bing Cherry Cake
Mexican Chocoalte Truffle Torte
Chocolate Macaroon a l'Ancienne
Dipped Camembert and Chocolate Sandwich
Grandmother's Chocolate Mousse
Chanel's Crepes
Chocolate and Vanilla Madeleines
Chocolate Chip Madeleines
Monique's Chocolate Brique
Red Fruit, Chocolate and Vanilla Clafoutis
Chocolate Sorbet
Lamb with Dark Chocolate Sauce
Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate Pave
Bittersweet Chocolate Decadence
Warm Chocolate Cake w/ Chantilly Creme and Raspberry Sauce
Phyllo Cups w/ Chocolate Mousse, Raspberries, and Poached Pears
Banana Pearl
Pink Poodle
Miss Celle's Bananas Foster avec Chocolat
Chocolate Espresso Souffle
Chocolate Pava
White Chocolate Bread Pudding w/ White Chocolate Kahlua Sauce
Chocolat Chaud w/ Creamy Melted Bars of Dark Chocolate
Chocolate French Toast
Pear and Chocolate Tart
Petits Pots au Chocolat
Creme Brulee au Chocolat
Pate a Choux
Profiteroles
Eclairs
Pate Brisee
Chocossisson-Chocolate Sausage
Piedmontese Truffles
Swiss Dreams
Couscous Sucre w/ Honey, Raisins, and Cacao
Creole Hot Chocolate
Banana and Chocolate Tart
Chocolate Quad
I would also like to mention The "L'alliance Francaise" which is given quite a good mention in the "Let Them Eat Chocolate" section of this book. L'alliance Francaise is a organization that Francophiles can join that celebrates the exquisite culture of France by giving French language classes, tours, festival, cooking classes, etc. with chapters located all over the United States as well as other places in our world. This particular section was written by one of the instructors at the Alliance in Connecticut. For me, this information alone was worth the price of the book.
OK then............see what everyone was talking about? Wonderful, isn't it? As I said previously, this is not a recipe book of sorts, but a multifaceted journey into all that weaves itself into the affair of France and sinful, decadent, addictive chocolate.
A chocolate adventure.......2003-11-18
I received this book as a gift and was very pleasantly surprised with the book. I loved how the author weaved the culture and history of chocolate of the French with some amazing recipes from around the world. I also enjoyed the vocabulary, which has allowed me to impress my friends with my new knowledge of the nuances of chocolate. If you know someone who is a chocolate fan, this book is for him or her.
The world through chocolate.......2003-11-18
This is truly a unique publication. Not only is it well laid out but also ties in multiple disciplines in a single book, including history, culture and cooking. The recipes are easy and don't require you to clutter you kitchen with ingredients. I would highly recommend this book. For you local San Franciscans I would combine another publication by Crump - The Cafes Of San Francisco with this one and it would make a great gift - the holidays are around the corner!!
The Perfect Gift.......2003-11-17
If you have friends who truly love chocolate...this book is perfect. We presented Chocolate French twice and it was will received on both occasions. Chocolate French is great if you are looking for that unique gift for the holidays.
For dedicated chocolate lovers everywhere!.......2003-11-15
French chocolate is very special in the world of chocolate enthusiasts. Now famous chefs specializing in French and ranging from Belgium, Switzerland, and Australia, to Quebec, Martinique, and Paris, offer fifty recipes dedicated to the use and utilization of French chocolate. From Chocolate Tartlet with Coffee Cream; Chocolate Mousse Charlotte; Bouchon Chocolate Tart; and Lamb with Dark Chocolate Sauce; to White Chocolate Bread Pudding with White Chocolate Kahlua Sauce; Chocolat Chaud with Creamy Melted Bars of Dark Chocolate; Chocolate French Toast; and Couscous Sucre with Honey, Raisins and Cacao, Chocolate French is an elegant and highly recommended addition to the cookbook collections of dedicated chocolate lovers everywhere!
Customer Reviews:
Perhaps overhyped........2007-05-21
I'd always heard how wonderful the movie is, though I haven't seen it myself. But if the movie is wonderful, it must be one of those rare instances where a film has outdone the book that inspired it. I didn't dislike Chocolat per say, but it was very paint-by-numbers. Characters for the most part were bland and incredibly undeveloped. The best is Armande, the old woman, and Guillaume the dog lover. No one else is likable or hatable, not even the narrator (whom is certainly not a witch at all, I have no idea what people who think so have been reading) and her daughter. The plot seems to be very superficial and it makes the book seem like an abridged version. Things happen but they happen fast and quick and usually with very little sense if doing anything more than skimming.
As said, I did like this book, it was fun, quirky, maybe even a bit 'magical'. But it was also very flawed and shouldn't carry expectations of anything more than a quick, light read.
Magically Delicious!.......2007-01-28
Years after seeing Chocolat the movie, I have finally read Chocolat the book. As usual, the book was way better than the movie. While Chocolat the movie implies that Vianne is a witch, the book makes it abundantly clear that Vianne has magical powers. She turns the small French town on its head when she opens a chocolate shop. The book focuses much more on the issue of Lent and giving up chocolate. Another key difference is that the book features two or three short chapters told from Vianne's point of view and then one short chapter told from the priest's point of view. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys good women's fiction, especially those featuring a bit of magic.
More trivial it doesn't get.......2006-09-05
It really is hard to imagine a less important book than this. Perhaps the tedious Mills & Boone catalogue owns triviality, but this comes close.
I'm a fan of the movie with Johnny Depp and Juliet Binoche, but reading this book made me realise that has more to do with the colours, styling and performances than anything else. After the movie, I was left with a feeling of magic. The book has no such charm.
This story of an enigmatic woman and her daughter opening up a chocolate store in a small French town has all the appeal of setting and background story. It's quaint and it's lyrical, and that's the promise of this novel.
In reality, it's a dead-boring, formulaic, and utterly superficial story about a set of characters it's almost impossible to care about. The abused woman who leaves her husband; the old grandmother going blind; the prissy priest and the stuck-up town gossips. To say these are stereotypes does no justice to the depth of how cliched they actually are.
The central characters -- the chocolate proprietor and the river gypsy -- have some deeper layers, but more like a wafer biscuit than a chocolate cake.
In the end, one is left feeling nothing. Like the bland chocolate the book is at pains to differentiate the wares of its shop from, this book is a cheap thrill. And not even much of one.
Delightful, moody reading.......2006-07-30
I thoroughly enjoyed this book - the added detail and mood created a story far superior to the movie, which just skimmed the surface of the concepts here. I love the contrast of the restrictive, hatefulness of the minister and church-goers with the pagan protagonist's generous love and unconditional giving - it spoke volumes to me about the hypocracy of the church and its so often hateful, exclusory ways. Love and generosity know no religion; they are choices we each make in how we treat one another. The ending in particular packed a whallop for me. Powerful, great read.
Temptation you'll want to give in to.......2006-07-24
Vianne Rocher blows in to the small French town of Lansquenet-sous-Tannes on the Caranval wind, the final celebration before Lent begins. On the first day of Lent, the season where Catholics traditionally take vows of abstinence and fast, she opens a delightful, beguiling chocolate shop that, much to the chagrin of Reynaud, the town priest, becomes a favorite to many townsfolk. Vianne and her shop seem to exude an influence on the town and its people as Josephine finally finds the strength to confront an abusive husband, Armande's friendship with Vianne blooms over into other parts of her life, and changes in spirit and personality--even slight--seem to magically stir change. Even Reynaud has a bout with temptation.
Chocolat is an enchanting story filled with folklore and magical realism as well as real life situations and people. The religious current, especially as told through the voice of and seen through the eyes of Reynaud, moves through a spooky labyrinth of guilt, denial, self-righteousness, pity, fear, hatred, and loathing, with surprises around each corner.
Customer Reviews:
Chocolate for Lent.......2007-05-30
The books I ordered were received in the timeframe stated and in the condition described.
Chocolate for Lent.......2006-11-06
This is a great small group Lenten study book. It is user friendly and generates great conversation. Put on the coffee, pop in the DVD of "Chocolat," invite your friends, and celebrate the season of Lent.
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Kum-Ji thought they were going to Miami, but she ends up stuck in the smelly countryside! To make things worse, the water snakes attack her! Ah - the dream of the beautiful beach of Miami has all blown away! Moreover, when she open her eyes, she finds herself in the arms of E-Wan! E-Soh gets jealous as can be, while Kun-Ji can't make her heart stop beating so fast! Find out more about their love triangle in this fourth book of the series!
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Best Manga Ever!.......2007-01-05
I have to give it to Ice Kunion, they came out of the ether and hit the shelves running with some of the best shojo titles in years. Chocolat is by far my favorite. It has everything; romance, comedy, drama and beautiful graphics. The story is gripping and I find myself impatient for the next volume. I won't give the story away but I urge you to check out the first volume, you will be hooked!
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Chocolat is excellent!.......2004-03-08
Joanne Harris has written a beautiful novel that grabs the reader from the start. She uses imagery, great detail, and clever dialogue to portray the little French village of Lansquenet and the diverse characters within the village. All of the characters are fully developed and most are dynamic in nature. Through the main character, Vianne Rocher, Joanne teaches the reader the importance of generosity and respect for others. We should also not deny ourselves happiness because of what others may think. I highly recommend this book to all, especially chocolate lovers!
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