SueK Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 (edited) Hi, apologies if she has been mentioned on here already (I am still trying to find my way round:smile2:) but I am about to embark on a few of her books. Apart from Chocolat which I'll assume is the best one to start off with, what other ones of hers would you recommend? Many thanks. Edit: it would perhaps help if I spelt her name correctly - sorry - Joanne Harris Edited November 12, 2008 by SueK embarassing mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Butter Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Gentlemen and Players is well worth a read, Sue. I enjoyed it immensely, as did quite a few people here if I recall correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaraPepparkaka Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I have read and enjoyed quite a few of Joanne Harris' books. I had a period when I read a lot of books that in some respect were about food. Chocolat was one of them, but I must say that I liked both Blackberry Wine and Five Quarters of the Orange better than I liked Chocolat. But I would say that all those books are very similar to one another. My all time favourite by Joanne Harris is Gentlemen and Players, I think that's because I had a lot of surprises when I read that book. Sometimes when you read a book you know the "formula" of that type of book, and you can make pretty good guesses about what's going to happen. It doesn't mean that those books are bad- but it does make those books stand out when you are surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishbookworm Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 the one book I liked of Joanna harris was "Five Quarters of the Orange" that was a good one also "Coastliners" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Gentlemen and Players is my favourite of hers, closely followed by Five Quarters of the Orange. I also like Blackberry Wine - but some people struggle with it because it's party told by the point of view of a wine bottle! If you can get your hear round that then it's a very enjoyable read. I haven't read Coastliners yet, but it's on my 'to read' shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I have 'Chocolat' on my TBR pile and my friend just bought me a copy of 'The Evil Seed', which I am looking forward to reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipread Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I really enjoyed Blackberry Wine and Five quarters of the orange. Haven`t read any other books by Joanne Harris, other than Chocolat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I've only read Gentlemen and Players and I really enjoyed it! I didn't want to put it down for anything. I've also started Chocolat once and I like it too, but for some reason or another didn't finish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inver Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Chocolat is my favourite and Blackberry Wine a second. Must get around to reading the others I have on my shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueK Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 Hi all, thanks for your replies and coments. I shall certainly look at Gentlemen and Players. As I had already got copies of Chocolat and Blackberry Wine (why do these books always seem to be in Charity Shops?) I shall start with them. I certainly loved the film of Chocolat although I believe they made some pertinent changes. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I just finished 5 quarters of the orange, and I think it's the best of them all. The storyline is really good, there are a couple of 'sub plots' going on, and as the story progresses, certain issues come to light.... I loved this book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kehs Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I loved Evil Seed and Sleep Pale Sister . I read Evil Seed a few years ago but haven't yet read the reprinted version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I just finished 5 quarters of the orange, and I think it's the best of them all. The storyline is really good, there are a couple of 'sub plots' going on, and as the story progresses, certain issues come to light....I loved this book! I have this out from the library, now I'm excited to get into it I've read Gentleman and Players by her and loved it so I'm hoping I'll enjoy this one even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Glad you are going to read it - would like to discuss a couple of points with someone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaraM Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 If you enjoyed Chocolat, you should read Lollipop Shoes. It has some of the same characters and is a good read too. I also enjoyed Five Quarters of the Orange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iagegu Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 My favourite of hers has to be Blackberry Wine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 If you enjoyed Chocolat, you should read Lollipop Shoes. It has some of the same characters and is a good read too. I also enjoyed Five Quarters of the Orange I have just started on lollipop shoes. Never knew this book existed, actually. Was discussing JH with a friend of mine and she mentioned it - and then lent me the book. It looks as if it is going to be an enjoyable read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iagegu Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I have just started on lollipop shoes. Never knew this book existed, actually. Was discussing JH with a friend of mine and she mentioned it - and then lent me the book. It looks as if it is going to be an enjoyable read. I found Lollipop Shoes difficult. I assumed at the time it was because it was so long since I had read Chocolat. Would like to know what you think of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inver Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I picked up a copy of Lollipop Shoes the other week and I have just signed up for a bookring for The Evil Seed. Not my usual type of red but am willing to give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I saw a book by her in a charity shop today, but I picked up two others so I might grab it another day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I've only read Chocolat (and I only read it very recently), but I really enjoyed it. My cousin has given me The Lollipop Shoes, so I am looking forward to starting that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucybird Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I liked Lollipop Shoes well enough, but not as much as Chocolat, still better than some of Joanne Harris' books, I tend to find I either love or hate her books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I have read 'Sleep, Pale Sister' & 'The Evil Seed' which were both really good. I keep meaning to read 'Chocolat' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCee Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 My favourite of hers has to be Blackberry Wine. Mine too! I think it is a great story and I have actually read it a few times now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inver Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I'm afraid I am struggling a bit with Evil Seed, not here usual writing which I knew before I started. Don't think vampiry reads are my thing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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