Change

By: Chris Selna

Narrated by: Ron Herczig

Robert Cavanaugh, a traveling salesman, wakes up in his bed to find himself transformed into a large insect. He looks around his room, which appears normal, and decides to go back to sleep to forget about what has happened. He attempts to roll over, only to discover that he cannot due to his new body - he is stuck on his hard, convex back. He tries to scratch an itch on his stomach, but when he touches himself with one of his many new legs, he is disgusted. What will happen when his parents and young sister discover his transformation?

©2014 Chris Selna (P)2015 Chris Selna

Critic reviews

"I've never heard so much emotion in an audiobook. His Boston accent hooked me. The story was heartbreaking but his voice was a pure joy." (the audiobook worm)

"hilarious…listeners will feel shock and even sadness." ( AudioFile)

Truly unique and gripping!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, especially if you're looking for a new angle on a classic.

What does Ron Herczig bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The reading is dramatic, but not overly so. The reader's accent and delivery sweeps you into the story, and you won't want to leave until the last virtual page.

Any additional comments?

What else has this narrator done? I'd like to hear more!

Inspired twist on a classic.

What made the experience of listening to Change the most enjoyable?

The emotional narration.

What did you like best about this story?

When he talks in the bug voice.

Have you listened to any of Ron Herczig’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No.

Any additional comments?

Loved the scene with the nasty supervisor.

Feeling the Emotional Pain & Confusion - Gripping!

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

From the first paragraph, this is a story that captures your attention. A human waking up as a bug and trying to figure out his new life while still concerning for his family and job - its very entertaining, and sad at times, to experience the evolution.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The family structure, while in some regards very banal, was easy to connect to. Then, to imagine what one might do in a similar situation having a beloved family member 'change' is interesting to ponder.

What does Ron Herczig bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Ron's narration, with a Boston accent none the less, brings emotion and drama to the story. I like the depiction of the supervisor and the expecting demands of the job. The depiction was easy to connect and relate to.

Was Change worth the listening time?

For those that like a creative short(er) story - yes.

I loved both the book and the narration

What did you love best about Change?

I liked the flow of the book, and the unexpected interpretation

Which scene was your favorite?

The apple throwing scene had great action.

If you could take any character from Change out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Trina, the sister. She is very lively, and I would like to hear her play the violin.

Any additional comments?

great comedic timing

Definitely worth it

What made the experience of listening to Change the most enjoyable?

The compassionate , moving, and tragicomic narration.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Origninal, heatbreaking and strangely transcendent-

Any additional comments?

Tour de force reading by Ron Herzig makes for a visceral and forgettable experience.