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Joanne Harris·2000·Director: Lasse Hallström
80%
Faithfulness
4.0
Book Rating
3.6
Movie Rating
Platform: DVD
Juliette Binoche, Johnny Depp, Judi Dench
The Book
Vianne Thierry arrives in a quiet French village during Lent and opens a chocolate shop that stirs up the repressed desires and conflicts of the community.
The Film
Single mother Vianne Rocher and her young daughter arrive in a rural French town in the winter of 1959, and open an unusual chocolate shop that disrupts the moral fabric of the strictly Catholic townsfolk and mayor.
Key Differences
The film simplifies several subplots and secondary characters to focus on the central story. The character of Armande is portrayed with less complexity and a different backstory. The film's ending is more optimistic and less ambiguous than the book's.
Our Verdict
Enjoy both!Both the book and film offer rich experiences, but the film's streamlined narrative and visual storytelling complement the novel well, making it worthwhile to enjoy both.
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