Would you consider the audio edition of Femme to be better than the print version?
In a way, yes. Joel Leslie enhances this good book with an excellent performance. He portrays Lionel with just the right amount of ‘swish’ without making him a caricature. He got me through the painful bits with his performance.The signature line ‘Be yourself, everybody else is taken’ embodies Femme. It’s a very good story about being true to yourself. The story of effeminate Lionel and jock-like Dog (Doug) is beautiful, heartwarming with a dash of heartbreak and funny. I loved the story, just didn’t like the way Dog treated Lionel (and why Lionel put up with it for as long as he did), but we all do stupid crap for/in relationships.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Femme?
So many things about the story are fun when read- the way Carlos and Lionel have female names (Carlotta and Lynette), but when Joel Leslie narrates, it sounds so much better and it showcases how these 2 men are comfortable with being themselves.
If you could take any character from Femme out to dinner, who would it be and why?
Lionel. He’s young, independent, funny and fierce. But has a vulnerable side to him. I’d love to get to know him better.
Any additional comments?
It’s one thing to read the words, hearing them is good; but listening to a performance a la Joel is the best! This is a very good book with an excellent performance by Mr. Leslie. Highly recommend! I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.