Building Trust with a Narrator: How Long Does It Take to Connect with the Voice?

Who is this person telling the story?

And do I trust them?

Any time I begin reading a new book there’s a period of adjustment when I struggle to feel comfortable with the narrator’s voice, and to trust that I’m in good hands. It’s almost like making a new friend. You kind of wonder if and when you want to see them again.

Occasionally I find myself caught in an internal fight not to put the book down. I usually stick with the book anyway, and before too long, the narrator and I are h...