French Novel/Comic book Recommendations - Help!

Oct 10, 2007 19:53

My cousin sister is really important to me. She just started high school and is now taking French I. She did take some Latin earlier but I'm not sure how in-depth ( Read more... )

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littleowl October 11 2007, 02:22:13 UTC
Asterix in French can actually be a little daunting because of all the inside political jokes from the 1970s.

It's got a lot of use of idiomatic phrases and a lot of 'badly spoken' French.

If you want to go the 'graphic novel' route, I'd suggest Tintin over Asterix, because the language is clearer. They're also mystery stories largely, as opposed to comedy, though there's plenty of funny moments.

In particular, I'd recommend "Le Secret de la Licorne" and "Le Tresor de Rackham le Rouge" or "Objectif Lune" and "On a Marche Sur La Lune".

I'm also partial to "L'Affaire Tournesol"

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calindy October 11 2007, 08:03:00 UTC
I do remember reading at least one Tintin in French - though my brother had all of them in English. 'Red Rackham's Treasure' heh!

I don't suppose there are any novels that would work for student with one years worth of French?

Thanks for the suggestions - now I have to figure out where to buy them. I have vague memories of seeing them on Amazon/Barnes and Noble.

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