Synopsis Vivianne Rocher moves to the tiny French town of Lansquenet to open a chocolate boutique, and, suddenly, strange things start to happen. The townspeople begin to eschew the self-righteous gossip of small-town life, and they find the courage to break the rigid codes of provincial behavior. In short, they start enjoying life--all because of the sensual power of chocolate. But the hidebound local priest does not approve of Vivianne, and soon, a power struggle shapes up between the two of them.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2000-11-01 | | Edition Description: | Media Tie-In |
| Size | | Length: | 306 pages | | Height: | 8.0 in | | Width: | 5.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 7.2 oz |
Publisher's Note When the beautiful and mysterious Vianne moves to Lansquenet and opens a chocolate shop across from the church, the inhabitants of the tiny village find themselves torn between the solemn law of religion and the joyful rewards of Vianne's confections. Reprint. (A Miramax film, releasing December 2000, directed by Lasse Hallstr˜m, starring Juliette Binoche, Johnny Depp, Alfred Molina, Lena Olin, & Judi Dench) (General Fiction)
Industry Reviews "'Chocolat' ultimately celebrates pleasurable, 'sinful' indulgence." Mifflin
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