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For some reason I started reading if both characters were women and did not realize differently until close to the end when there was specific reference to the narrator's arousal. After pausing and re-setting the scene, I finished the story. Then I read the first 3/4 of the story again with a male narrator. It worked well both ways. A lovely story. I'm wondering which version will come to mind the next time I see reference to Chocolat - probably the lesbian version as I had really come to like the female narrator. I will miss her.

I couldn't help but think how many other millions of young people had similar "firsts" like this. (?) Many would never admit to having their first experience at college- age, BUT THEY DID!!