Questions About The Girl with No Shadow (Chocolat, #2)

by Joanne Harris (Goodreads Author)

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Why has this changed title ? I read a book called "lollipop shoes" which is a much better title.

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)

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Is it important to read Chocolat first? I have seen the movie, but wondering if it's needed for this book?

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)

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Do I need to read this book before Peaches for Father Francis? I got the peaches book the other day w/o realizing it is book # 3.

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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I loved the twists and turns. I wasn't able to put the book down. I thought Chocolat was perfect but the second provides just as much emotions as the first. I loved it and on to the 3rd!

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Why is Blackberry Wine mentioned as #2 in the Chocolat Series? I then saw that the Lollipop Shoes was #2 and bought it only to find out that it really is The Girl with no Shadow! Argghhh! I have now read all of the series and loved them! I actually listened to TGWNS and loved the reader and when she sang V’la l’bon vent...

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