The Girl with No Shadow (Chocolat, #2)

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by Joanne Harris (Goodreads Author)

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Joanne Harris THE GIRL WITH NO SHADOW is the US title of THE LOLLIPOP SHOES. It wasn't my decision to publish it under a different name, but that of the US publishe…moreTHE GIRL WITH NO SHADOW is the US title of THE LOLLIPOP SHOES. It wasn't my decision to publish it under a different name, but that of the US publisher.(less)
Kathy It isn't necessary to read or watch Chocolate first, but I highly recommend reading the book. It is much better than the movie and sets a better tone.…moreIt isn't necessary to read or watch Chocolate first, but I highly recommend reading the book. It is much better than the movie and sets a better tone. I still picture Johnny Depp as Roux but picture Vianne differently. (less)
Pervinca Kind of, because at the beginning of the third book, they explain what Vianne has been up to (there is a time skip). If you read the third book, you w…moreKind of, because at the beginning of the third book, they explain what Vianne has been up to (there is a time skip). If you read the third book, you will know how the second book ends (what happened to certain characters that appear also in book one, etc).
That being said, the second book takes place in Paris, so if you don't read it, you can follow the plot of the third one just fine. You will just spoil certain things that take place in book two. If you don't mind that though, go ahead.(less)

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