I really liked this book. As I have not learnt French I did have a little bit of difficulty with working out the pronunciation of French words and names in my head but this did not overly distract from my enjoyment of the novel. And bar my difficulties with the small amount of French (literally just single words) I found this to be a very easy read.
I loved the descriptions of the village. I could picture it perfectly in my mind and could almost see the sights and smell the smells as the author described them. Not to mention the description of the chocolates. I swear at times I could almost smell them and get the slightest hint of taste on my tongue. This probably isn’t the best book to read if you are a. hunger or b. trying to give up chocolate.
I was especially able to relate the character of Guillaume in regards to his relationship with his dog Charly and the difficulty he faced in knowing when the right time was. I definitely remember that feeling and feeling that it was too soon to let my boy go and yet knowing that I was prolonging his discomfort. I also very much enjoyed the relationship between Vianne and her daughter Anouk as well as the character of Armande.
I loved the atmosphere of the book. It was quite dark and mysterious but it was also magical. A very interesting mix that I think worked very well. I’d be interested to see how it translates in the film version as I have not actually watched it. I’m also looking forward to reading the follow up to Chocolat – The Lollipop Shoes (also known as the Girl with No Shadow).
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