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Contemporary Fiction

Chocolat

Joanne Harris
1 min read·eng. Chocolat · 1999
Summary by the Litseller editorial team.·Date of publication: 23 January 2025·Updated: 15 November 2026
Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

  • The book depicts the conflict between tradition and innovation unfolding in a small French village.
  • The protagonist, Vianne Rocher, opens a chocolate shop during Lent, which displeases the local priest.
  • Chocolate in the book symbolizes freedom and the enjoyment of life, contrasted with strict religious constraints.
  • The story raises themes of tolerance, acceptance, and the power of change that one person can bring.
  • The book was adapted into a successful film starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp.
  • The chocolate creations described in the book play a crucial role in the plot development and character revelations.
Chocolat
Date of publication: 23 January 2025
Updated: 15 November 2026
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Author: 
Joanne Harris
Original title: eng. Chocolat · 1999
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