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Ocelot II

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4. I've read all the books, never listened to an audiobook, but it's possible

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Mon May 19, 2025, 12:59 PM

May 19

that the French you are hearing is Quebecois, whose pronunciation can be considerably different from France's French, kind of like the differences between standard English and Scottish English. I'd be surprised if Louise Penny would approve of audiobook versions of her books in which the French was simply wrong.

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Listening to a mystery novel set in Quebec [View all] Marthe48 May 19 OP

I wonder if the pronunciation is Quebecois French? cbabe May 19 #1

Coffee a let is an example Marthe48 May 19 #5

Despite the poor narration, Louise Penny writes an excellent series. I hope you are enjoying the books. jls4561 May 19 #2

Great series ballardgirl May 19 #3

I've read all the books, never listened to an audiobook, but it's possible Ocelot II May 19 #4