If you could sum up Hidden Identity in three words, what would they be?
New York Story
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
It does, because of the pace and because of the theatre stuff as well as the mystery that permeates the story
What aspect of Joel Leslie’s performance would you have changed?
Have him speak a bit slower and have the wit and humor more prominent. When reading it, I laughed aloud a lot, but while listening, I felt some of the jokes were missed in the speed of his narration
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It’s funny and interesting. It made me laugh and it was neat that it features Broadway ushers.
Any additional comments?
The breathy voice of John Leslie comes as a bit of shock, as I was not expecting it as a narrator for a Jimmy McSwain novel. That is not to say that he is not good at it. He is a little speedy at times, but does voices for the characters, which makes it easier to figure out whom is talking. Some of Carpenter’s humourous lines get lost through the narrating banter, which is the only negative to Carpenter’s first audio book. It is a good listen and makes one wonder if Leslie will be narrating the rest of the McSwain saga or if, perhaps, Carpenter himself will do it? Either way, it’s still a fun few hours to listen to while doing other things like running, commuting, or just relaxing at home.