Questions About Chocolat (Chocolat, #1)

by Joanne Harris (Goodreads Author)

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Does anyone else hate this cover? The film is nothing like the book so it just seems weird and Johnny Depp looks like a creepy shark

Kirby I picked the one w/ the cover I have on purpose because it isn't the movie cover. I have the pretty blue color w/ the 3 golden eggs in a nest on the c…moreI picked the one w/ the cover I have on purpose because it isn't the movie cover. I have the pretty blue color w/ the 3 golden eggs in a nest on the cover. Not a fan of movie tie-ins.(less)

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Is this appropriate for a 15 year old girl not into romance books?

Jana It's not that much about romance. It's much more about tolerance between people, finding happiness in life, about death, loosing someone close to you …moreIt's not that much about romance. It's much more about tolerance between people, finding happiness in life, about death, loosing someone close to you and letting go... It's also about catholic vs pegan religion and how it affects your life. There is only one remotly erotic scene which is very decent and nonexplicit if you're concerned about that. (less)

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i came across this book under "mythic fiction". can anyone explain what qualifies it as such?

Kathy Wikipedia defines this as having themes and symbolism of myth, legend, folklore, and fairy tales. I think it is a good category because Vianne has a g…moreWikipedia defines this as having themes and symbolism of myth, legend, folklore, and fairy tales. I think it is a good category because Vianne has a gift for reading people and wants to keep alive the folklore of Pagan rituals, particularly noted with her Easter fesvital.
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How many chapters is the book?

Emily Gibbons 39 Chapters and it wraps up pretty nicely for the most of the people. The story kind of leaves it open for another book for the main character. But yo…more39 Chapters and it wraps up pretty nicely for the most of the people. The story kind of leaves it open for another book for the main character. But you get the overall sense all will be well.(less)

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Unanswered Questions (1)

on what page # does vianne first introduce and elaborate on "the black man"? the text was profound and resonated with me, however i'm experiencing some trouble finding the paragraph. it has to be within the first 100 pages at least, i'm not sure. thank you goodreads community!! :)

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