Chocolat

Only read if you are able to separate the movie and the book (if you liked or watched the movie). They can only be read as two separate stories. The characters are very different. I watched the movie and then learned there was a book, and figured since the movie was so good the book would be too. The book is missing elements good books should have, such as characters that are able to change, and characters with redeemable characteristics. The priest is evil, greedy, and has no good traits. Vianne is a bit bitchy. Armande is a pretty cool old lady. It is also difficult to distinguish in what time period the story takes place.