Customer Reviews
A real treat, absolutely unputdownable! - By: marchgirl, 11 Sep 2008 
I could not stop reading this fascinating, mesmerising, magical novel by the talented Joanne Harris. It wove a spell over me (for the 48 hours it took to read at any rate) as seductive & tantalising as a cup of Vianne's hot chocolate.
Beautifully written & characterized, I was sorry to finish it.
Another magical tale of chocolate and love - By: LM Berry, 04 Sep 2008 What an amazing follow-on from Chocolat. Set four years later, this book marks the continuing narrative of Vianne Rocher (now going by the name of Yanne). Just likein Chocolat Harris continues to write her storyin 3 first person narratives, this time we see Anouk giving her account of events, along with a new character Zozie. This form of narrative is used far more successfullyin Lollipop Shoes than it wasin Chocolat. Seeing events from the perspective of Anouk, still a child, really adds flavour to the book - Harris accurately captures all the struggles that a teen can go through with family & friends - it will have you sympathizing with her interpretation of the world.
Magic features more obviouslyin this book, compared to the hint of Vianne's magical abilitiesin Chocolat, which adds a colourful streak to the story that will leave you wanting more each time you read. The tensionin the book is immediate, as you realize the significance of the new mesmerizing character Zozie, & urge thosein the story to also see this. The tension continues to build as the story moves forward & makes you long to know how it will all end & what will happen to the characters that you come to love.
I can highly recommend this to all that enjoyed Chocolat, as it will make you see how much more Harris can amaze you with her writing.
Not amazing, not dreadful..... - By: Teresa White, 31 Aug 2008 
.....just a bit disappointing. I got really excited about this & bought it hardback as soon as it came out, however I don't feel it matched up to Joanna Harris's other works. Don't get me wrong, its well written, the descriptions of the chocolate still make your mouth water, & the magic is ever present, there is just something missing. I loved Vianne's unique & quirky characterin 'Chocolat' butin lollipop shoes there is something that doesn't quite follow. A must if you've read Chocolat, but probably very frustrating if you haven't.
A great summer or rainy days read - By: book reader from Hants, 02 Jul 2008 
Loved this book & had difficulty putting it down until I'd finished it. You definitely need to read Chocolat firstin order to set the scene for this sequel.
Loved to hate the character of Zozie, who I'd expect to be the star character if the book is made into a film. Bit disappointedin the "wimpiness" of Vianne (the main character from Chocolat) but, for me, that made this book refreshingly different & I'd say it was a brave move by the author.
Loved the way the narrative switched from one character to another too.
well usually sequels are - By: Jayne M. Turner, 27 May 2008 - derivative & boring, but this one certainly wasn't. Joanne Harris is a real storyteller & the book just kept me hooked from beginning to end. In fact I think was better than Chocolat. Harris has matured as a writer without ever selling out. Long may she continue!
