--- product_id: 3975298 title: "Beyond the Chocolate War" brand: "robert cormier" price: "€ 17.58" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/3975298-beyond-the-chocolate-war store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Beyond the Chocolate War **Brand:** robert cormier **Price:** € 17.58 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Beyond the Chocolate War by robert cormier - **How much does it cost?** € 17.58 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/3975298-beyond-the-chocolate-war) ## Best For - robert cormier enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted robert cormier brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Beyond the Chocolate War ## Images ![Beyond the Chocolate War - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51iKTn9+ewL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Well written, though ultimately unsatisfying sequel *by R***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 27, 2006* Anyone familiar with Cormier's books knows of his pitch-black view of human nature, so the outcome of this follow-up to TCW will not surprise in that regard.However, this predictability does not go far in making this book a compelling read, especially when you figure out the themes are pretty much identical to the first installment.I had very high hopes for this book. Cormier's writing is top notch, as is his character development, and even by the first 3/4 of the book, you are primed for greatness. Even the back of the book leads you to believe that some monumental (no pun intended) retribution lies in wait for Archie and his evil minions. But, instead, we get the same old denouements in a different wrapper.Now, I like dark books and don't particularly enjoy happy endings if they're not believable, but this book's unhappy endings are no more plausible. At the time and place of the original book --- before the horrific "showdown" on the athletic field --- it was somewhat imaginable that things would remain status quo at Trinity. But after those events, and the subsequent seismic rumblings that follow (which the sequel expends great effort at communicating to the reader), it is unimaginable that here be no real repercussions (aside from the suicide of one character that, while masterfully drawn, doesn't address the vileness of the school and it's roots of evil --- or where that evil comes from).I would have preferred some interaction from the many mute parents (including David Caroni's parents or Jerry Renault's dad) that could have really ignited a powderkeg under the whole affair.Good fiction contain lots of conflict, and there just isn't enough to warrent the amount of text here. It's a lot of energy to expend only to see the same scapegoats hauled out and abused again and again. Real people --- at least not all --- are seldom so cowed by tyranny, unless it's executed by a more omnicient force, such as goverment. And the Vigils aren't on that caliber, not even close. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Sequel to the first one *by D***P on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 10, 2014* In the sequel to the "Chocolate War", Archie retains his position but, on the other hand, he's a senior now and must pick his successor. Who will it be? Brother Leon also remains an arch villain. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ he has become a new standard of bad guy. Every evil character I read from here ... *by A***A on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 11, 2014* The Chocolate War hurt my sense of justice so deeply, I wanted to forget Trinity High and all its characters. But the plot and the boys were so well-written, there was no way I could forget. In the sequel, Obie becomes more of a developed character. Jerry learns how to live in the aftermath of a crippling defeat. Carter watches his empire crumble. A tomato is thrown. There’s a psychotic episode.Archie Costello, however, remains the same despicable villain that he was in the original story. In my mind, he has become a new standard of bad guy. Every evil character I read from here on out will be measured against Archie Costello. His perversity is unique in for its ability to take the bad in others, bring it out, and amplify it. In his own words, “…Because I’m you. I’m all the things you hide inside you.” --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/3975298-beyond-the-chocolate-war](https://www.desertcart.at/products/3975298-beyond-the-chocolate-war) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*