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| Original Title: | Peaches for Monsieur le Curé |
| ISBN: | 0670026360 (ISBN13: 9780670026364) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Chocolat #3 |
| Characters: | Anouk Rocher, Vianne Rocher, Rosette, Roux |
| Setting: | Lansquenet-sous-Tannes,2010(France) France |
Joanne Harris
Hardcover | Pages: 453 pages Rating: 3.98 | 10324 Users | 1273 Reviews
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| Title | : | Peaches for Father Francis (Chocolat #3) |
| Author | : | Joanne Harris |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 453 pages |
| Published | : | October 2nd 2012 by Viking (first published September 13th 2012) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Magical Realism. Cultural. France. Contemporary |
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The tantalizing sequel to the blockbuster New York Times bestseller Chocolat Even before it was adapted into the Oscar-nominated film starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp, Joanne Harris’s Chocolat entranced readers with its mix of hedonism, whimsy, and, of course, chocolate. Now, at last, Chocolat’s heroine returns to the beautiful French village of Lansquenet in another, equally beguiling tale. When Vianne Rocher receives a letter from beyond the grave, she has no choice but to return to Lansquenet, where she once owned a chocolate shop and learned the meaning of home. But returning to one’s past can be a dangerous pursuit, and Vianne and her daughters find the beautiful French village changed in unexpected ways: women veiled in black, the scent of spices in the air, and—facing the church—a minaret. Most surprising of all, her old nemesis, Francis Reynaud, desperately needs her help. Can Vianne work her magic once again?Rating Based On Books Peaches for Father Francis (Chocolat #3)
Ratings: 3.98 From 10324 Users | 1273 ReviewsComment On Based On Books Peaches for Father Francis (Chocolat #3)
Joanne Harris is one marvelous writer. This is the third of her Chocolat series and it is every bit as entertaining as the first two. There is magic and love and learning to respect different people and cultures. Well worth it.I agree with other reviews about the simplification of issues which remain prevalent in todays society such as the abuse of women and cultural intolerance. However I loved the descriptions of food and feel connected to the character of Vianne. I think some people have read this book as Vianne coming in making some chocolates and all is right with the world, I see it as a caring person who wants to help and spread happiness to those close to her.
2 1/2 stars really, but in a generous mood I bumped it up to 3.The good: Joanne Harris is remarkably readable. I say remarkable because I feel like she's not someone who shows up on radar. I worked in a bookstore for nearly 2 years, worked in educational publishing for another 2, and have since maintained (or tried to maintain) my awareness of bookish news. And I don't remember Joanne Harris making a single ripple in that pond. I feel like she should be more popular, more well known, but perhaps
I'd say 3.5? Was good but not as good as its predecessors.
The writing as you would expect is beautiful I have no idea how Harris manages to take a simple sentence and turn it into poetry which can transport you to completely different time and place.I love the use of food as a way to bridge cultural differences and to invite friendship.I particularly loved the children in this story so full of life and acceptance showing the adults a thing or to about what it means not to judge.One word review Beautiful.
When Peaches for Monsieur le Curé landed on my doorstep for review I wasn't particularly enthusiastic. I remembered seeing the movie Chocolat quite some years ago (purely because Johnny Depp starred) and not being overly impressed, however with a few pages of this novel I was hooked and hated having to put it down, even briefly.Peaches for Monsieur le Curé is the third book in the Chocolat series, following on from Chocolat and The Girl with No Shadow. Vianne, Roux, Anouk and Rosette are living
I am fascinated by the character of Vianne Rocher, not least because I live with her real counterpart! And rarely, at least in my experience, has an author created a character who so evidently has a life of her own. But, if Vianne seems to have 'channelled' her way into Joanne Harris' writing, she has also brought it to greater and greater heights. Peaches for Monsieur le Curé is the third book in the Chocolat series, yet without a doubt the most exquisite. The first few pages are sheer poetry,
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