What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
The narrator should have allowed the characters to evolve instead he imposed his interpretation on the reader. The main character is someone who is confident with a hidden vulnerability, instead because of the way this is read, he is an annoying jerk. The inflection of the reader causes one to wonder if he read the story before performing. More than two pitches of tone are requried to engage a reader, and if you cant do a female voice, dont try!!!
What was most disappointing about J.R. Rain and Aiden James ’s story?
No character development during the story, they end as they began. This is based in the lush rain forest/jungle of Honduras - really???? where is the description that makes us feel hot, or allows us to visualise the humid but vibrant green which surley must be present? A real shame as the premise for the story was good.
How could the performance have been better?
The actor could have read the story before narrating!
What character would you cut from The Nick Caine Adventures: First Three Books?
All should stay but they are in desparate need of development. It seems the minimum of words has been used wherever possible
Any additional comments?
Thank goodness they are short stories, I cant bring myself to leave a book unfinished, but this tested me.