Joanne Harris
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| Title | : | Peaches for Father Francis (Chocolat #3) |
| Author | : | Joanne Harris |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary 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 ChocolatEven 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?
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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 |
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Ratings: 3.98 From 10324 Users | 1273 ReviewsWrite Up Appertaining To Books Peaches for Father Francis (Chocolat #3)
I was so happy to go back to Lansquenet! There have been plenty of changes since Chocolat, but I still found myself loving this little village. I really appreciated that Joanne Harris chose to explore the idea that beneath the surface of race, color, and beliefs, people are essentially the same. It was also a good reminder that some people are not always what they seem. The character of Ines, behind her veil, was presented to us with such depth. I found myself feeling so grateful that she wasI'd say 3.5? Was good but not as good as its predecessors.
12/10/2016I...was surprised by how long it took me to get into this on reread. I adore both Chocolat and The Lollipop Shoes, and ULTIMATELY I loved this one. It just took a long time to get there. I loved the idea of Vianne coming full circle, back to where her story started. I loved her effectively teaming up with Pere Reynaud to sort out Lansquenet's ridiculous judginess all over again. It's full of racial and religious tension, of ignorance and snap judgments. It's full of twists and turns
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 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.
The popular wisdom is that its often a mistake to revisit earlier successes. Try telling that to Joanne Harris.Just once in a while you read a book that is so good, so well-written that you cant leave it behind, and you find that long after closing the final pages the characters are still intruding on your life, slipping into your thoughts throughout the working day. Many of Harriss novels seem to have that effect on me, but possibly none more so than this one. This is an absolute gem of a book,
Joanne Harris has become one of my favourite authors, with her admirable ability to create unique and memorable characters, and her capacity for unexpected plotting -- sometimes in the context of Britain, more often amid the flavours and foibles of France. Especially endearing amongst her characters has been Vianne Rocher, the central figure in "Chocolat," in the subsequent follow-up novel in Paris, and now in this new book that returns Vianne to the small village of Lansquenet in a textured
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