Peaches for Father Francis (CD-Audio)

from daisyq

Joanne Harris always writes so well about food, and this is no exception. The story is a much more satisfying follow-up to Chocolat than was The Lollipop Shoes. More of the familiar characters from the first story reappear, but it still lacks some of the charm of the original.

from CarmenMilligan

***Possible SPOILERS***Shelfari doesn't provide much of a summary, huh? Let me try my hand at it:This is the third book in the Chocolat series, and brings Vianne Rocher back where she started, the town of Lasquenet. Much has changed in the 8 years she has been gone. She has another daughter, Rose...

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Long before I saw the memorable film version, I read Joanne Harris' CHOCOLAT. I was captivated by her lyrical storytelling, her ability to create unforgettable places and people. From then on, I sought out her books: Her early work, SLEEP,PALE SISTER, the "heart-rendingly" good FIVE QUARTERS OF T...

from LemurKat

I always love Joanne Harris's novels. Her characters seem to come alive, and her evocative language truly captures the feel of the setting - the scent, the smell, the lifestyle, it makes it all seem so real. "Peaches" is no exception. It does have some darker moments, and Vianne is having to expl...

from paulinewiles

Yes, I struggled with the large cast of characters. Yes, I would probably have got more from the story if I had re-read Chocolat immediately beforehand.Nonetheless, Harris' storytelling was captivating and her handling of delicate, traumatic topics was pitch-perfect. Father Francis (Monsieur le C...