Temps glaciaires

Thierry Janssen’s narration is the secret weapon of this audiobook, turning what could’ve been a messy tangle of timelines into a hypnotic, immersive experience. His voice for Adamsberg—raspy, distracted, the kind of man who mutters to himself in libraries—is spot-on, while his rendition of Danglard’s pompous, wine-soaked pontificating lands every syllable with perfect comedic timing. The real star, though, is Janssen’s ability to shift between eras seamlessly, whether it’s dragging you through a fog-choked Parisian alley or a chilling flashback to a guillotine’s shadow. That said, the pacing drags a tad in the mid-section, where Vargas’s tangential flourishes risk losing the momentum. And while I admire the audacity of a mystery that refuses to play by the rules, some listeners might flinch at the lack of neat resolutions—Vargas isn’t in the business of tying bows, but of pulling the rug out from under you. Still, Janssen’s performance sells the chaos, making *Temps glaciaires* feel less like a puzzle and more like a fever dream you’ll want to revisit.