Comments on: 7th Son: Book One – Descent http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/ News from the Staff of Podiobooks.com Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:41:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Bryan http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/comment-page-1/#comment-329845 Bryan Sun, 28 Aug 2011 22:12:03 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/#comment-329845 So far this book is going great. I had to smile when I heard the nod to Perry Dawsey and Scott Sigler. Thanks for the read. So far this book is going great. I had to smile when I heard the nod to Perry Dawsey and Scott Sigler. Thanks for the read.

]]> By: Mireya T http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/comment-page-1/#comment-329008 Mireya T Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:24:14 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/#comment-329008 Great book, it keeps going better and better and I have recommended it to everyone I know. Don´t forget to contribute if you can do it. Great book, it keeps going better and better and I have recommended it to everyone I know. Don´t forget to contribute if you can do it.

]]> By: BTH http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/comment-page-1/#comment-328884 BTH Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:34:26 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/#comment-328884 I loved this trilogy. I loved it so much I scoured the web for everything J.C. Hutchins. I have found many of his podcasts and have bought his books. Now on the permanent shelf in the library, he has become one of my favorite and oft recommended authors. I loved this trilogy. I loved it so much I scoured the web for everything J.C. Hutchins. I have found many of his podcasts and have bought his books. Now on the permanent shelf in the library, he has become one of my favorite and oft recommended authors.

]]> By: Velynna http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/comment-page-1/#comment-328440 Velynna Tue, 24 May 2011 07:30:39 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/#comment-328440 I just finished listening to the trilogy. It took me a matter of days, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! As the majority of the story lasts only a couple days, after the first book, I had to immediately begin the next. At the end of the first book, it was like I'd just finished a chapter, and was left hanging. The story had to continue. Needless to say, the story was amazing. I was really invested in the characters, especially (Kilroy 2.0), and the trilogy ended in a way that left me satisfied. I'm excited to begin the prequel next. Great writing J.C. I only wish I'd come across these books sooner! I just finished listening to the trilogy. It took me a matter of days, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! As the majority of the story lasts only a couple days, after the first book, I had to immediately begin the next. At the end of the first book, it was like I’d just finished a chapter, and was left hanging. The story had to continue. Needless to say, the story was amazing. I was really invested in the characters, especially (Kilroy 2.0), and the trilogy ended in a way that left me satisfied. I’m excited to begin the prequel next. Great writing J.C. I only wish I’d come across these books sooner!

]]> By: Daniel http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/comment-page-1/#comment-325791 Daniel Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:18:52 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/#comment-325791 I was on the edge of my seat at the end of each episode. I am glad the books were complete by the time I found it here. Great job on a good story. I don't know for sure what a "MONDO MEGA CHECK" is but, it sounds pretty good. I was on the edge of my seat at the end of each episode. I am glad the books were complete by the time I found it here. Great job on a good story. I don’t know for sure what a “MONDO MEGA CHECK” is but, it sounds pretty good.

]]> By: mrtoxic http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/comment-page-1/#comment-323931 mrtoxic Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:30:48 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/#comment-323931 Hey Michael !! I hear you and see your point...but...it's like this 7th son is a HUGE story. book one is prologue book two is story book three is climax It also has a back story prequel-THEN a who's who of podcasting showcase featuring their take on one of the events in the novel AND user generated content about the same event...HUGE..but,,,If you want real proof of what a great story it is,,,WARNER BROS. CUT HUTCHINS A MONDO MEGA CHECK FOR AN OPTION ON THE FILM RIGHTS...no bs.....try again bro Hey Michael !!
I hear you and see your point…but…it’s like this
7th son is a HUGE story.
book one is prologue
book two is story
book three is climax
It also has a back story prequel-THEN a who’s who of podcasting showcase featuring their take on one of the events in the novel AND user generated content about the same event…HUGE..but,,,If you want real proof of what a great story it is,,,WARNER BROS. CUT HUTCHINS A MONDO MEGA CHECK FOR AN OPTION ON THE FILM RIGHTS…no bs…..try again bro

]]> By: Michael http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/comment-page-1/#comment-323862 Michael Mon, 20 Dec 2010 02:27:16 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/#comment-323862 I had to write a review just because I only see reviews that like the book. In my opinion, this book sucks. 1) The book is really really slow. 2) After you've read the book description, you've pretty much read the whole book. 3) The characters are unlikeable. I listened to this book persevering because of all these good reviews. But there isn't anything to like. The plot isn't even that great. Also, the characters are completely flat. Theres a crazy computer hacker. A middling musician. A gay soldier. All of them can be described with several words and thats all they amount too. I had to write a review just because I only see reviews that like the book. In my opinion, this book sucks. 1) The book is really really slow. 2) After you’ve read the book description, you’ve pretty much read the whole book. 3) The characters are unlikeable. I listened to this book persevering because of all these good reviews. But there isn’t anything to like. The plot isn’t even that great. Also, the characters are completely flat. Theres a crazy computer hacker. A middling musician. A gay soldier. All of them can be described with several words and thats all they amount too.

]]> By: Dan Dan The Art Man http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/comment-page-1/#comment-318095 Dan Dan The Art Man Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:43:42 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/#comment-318095 Really cool thriller/sci-fi story. J.C. does a great job of weaving a great story with several characters into an involving plot line. I was never distracted or pulled out of the story by his different character voices, he does a great job narrating as well. I'm excited for Book 2 in the series. Really cool thriller/sci-fi story. J.C. does a great job of weaving a great story with several characters into an involving plot line. I was never distracted or pulled out of the story by his different character voices, he does a great job narrating as well. I’m excited for Book 2 in the series.

]]> By: Rosanna http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/comment-page-1/#comment-316981 Rosanna Sat, 19 Sep 2009 11:18:52 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/#comment-316981 I looked at this highly praised series for a long time before diving in. I suppose I had a sort of resistance to the whole notion of sequels and franchised characters and plot retreads. But that's not the case. I like my sci fi as sort of an alternate world as opposed to fairies, space warriors and mythological space wizards. And this really does the job. Perfectly. I like the attention to detail and the fact that all the clones are so distinct and real . I had no problem differentiating between them and actually felt distress at their impending fates. No matter that they had the same DNA..they were so much the individuals. This is a tight thriller with many surprises and I am very happy to look forward to the next and the next in the trilogy without having to wait. A great story. ..with a bigger story to be continued. I am totally engrossed. I looked at this highly praised series for a long time before diving in. I suppose I had a sort of resistance to the whole notion of sequels and franchised characters and plot retreads.
But that’s not the case.
I like my sci fi as sort of an alternate world as opposed to fairies, space warriors and mythological space wizards.
And this really does the job. Perfectly.
I like the attention to detail and the fact that all the clones are so distinct and real . I had no problem differentiating between them and actually felt distress at their impending fates. No matter that they had the same DNA..they were so much the individuals.
This is a tight thriller with many surprises and I am very happy to look forward to the next and the next in the trilogy without having to wait. A great story. ..with a bigger story to be continued.
I am totally engrossed.

]]> By: rabarts http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/comment-page-1/#comment-305132 rabarts Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:42:45 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/#comment-305132 Read my review of the 7th Son Trilogy here: http://podagogue.blogspot.com/2009/07/classic-podcast-novel-review-7th-son.html No spoilers. I promise. Read my review of the 7th Son Trilogy here:

http://podagogue.blogspot.com/2009/07/classic-podcast-novel-review-7th-son.html

No spoilers. I promise.

]]> By: Ravenint http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/comment-page-1/#comment-304892 Ravenint Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:41:04 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/#comment-304892 I was led to this book because of the crossover from michael stackpole. it was my first full audio book and it instantly hooked me. the audio quality is great and the narration is excellent. j.c. hutchins has avoided many of the common problems that seem to plague the podcasting community and make some books difficult to listen to. i would suggest having a notebook handy when listening however. having 7 john michael smiths to keep track of can be a bit tricky at first. I was led to this book because of the crossover from michael stackpole. it was my first full audio book and it instantly hooked me. the audio quality is great and the narration is excellent. j.c. hutchins has avoided many of the common problems that seem to plague the podcasting community and make some books difficult to listen to. i would suggest having a notebook handy when listening however. having 7 john michael smiths to keep track of can be a bit tricky at first.

]]> By: Juuro http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/comment-page-1/#comment-299143 Juuro Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:39:00 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/#comment-299143 I have major problems with the publishing industry. Now that the fundamental unit of storytelling has become the trilogy instead of the novel, very few writers seem able to start and finish a story in a single book. Good writing, strong characters, but I want cliffhangers to be resolved in the same book, not fifteen books later. I have major problems with the publishing industry. Now that the fundamental unit of storytelling has become the trilogy instead of the novel, very few writers seem able to start and finish a story in a single book. Good writing, strong characters, but I want cliffhangers to be resolved in the same book, not fifteen books later.

]]> By: Jonathan http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/comment-page-1/#comment-291335 Jonathan Tue, 19 May 2009 13:20:23 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/#comment-291335 Great Book and plot, initially when I read the description of this I was sceptical about whether it was 'my sort of thing' or not I never imagined that the story would be so good and well thought out, never predictable... 5 star rating! Great Book and plot, initially when I read the description of this I was sceptical about whether it was ‘my sort of thing’ or not I never imagined that the story would be so good and well thought out, never predictable…

5 star rating!

]]> By: Shima http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/comment-page-1/#comment-289293 Shima Wed, 06 May 2009 23:53:37 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/#comment-289293 Dude.. my boss gave me a copy of this podcast a while back in a folder full of audiobooks by different authors. I had just finished a Dean Koontz novel and was looking for something else that had meat in it. I saw your name and had never heard of you. But Im not a Author snob so I downloaded it onto my mp3 player and was HOOKED INSTANTLY. Thumbs up Mr. Hutchins, bravo. Shima Dude.. my boss gave me a copy of this podcast a while back in a folder full of audiobooks by different authors. I had just finished a Dean Koontz novel and was looking for something else that had meat in it. I saw your name and had never heard of you. But Im not a Author snob so I downloaded it onto my mp3 player and was HOOKED INSTANTLY.

Thumbs up Mr. Hutchins, bravo.

Shima

]]> By: Heathen http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/comment-page-1/#comment-245630 Heathen Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:45:24 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/#comment-245630 Times & motivations change. People get busy. 1 person may wind up coming to your gym bathed in enough perfume (it may be Michael Kors "Hawaii") for you to taste their arrival before they even enter the gym. Since this is a NYC gym, no one will intrude on her right to choke the populace (until someone needs 911 due to an athsma attack, in which case they will deny all knowledge of said smelly woman). I might have expanded to the size of Jabba the Hut without 7th Son. I linked hearing the episodes of 7th Son conditional upon my going to the gym & even managed the inconvenience of arriving about an hour before the smelly woman. But this wasn't enough & I couldn't wait. I wound up foregoing my normal podcasts, even Slice of SciFi, when I was doing normal things like driving & walking the dog (it doesn't work for boring grocery shopping; you wind up going "what?" "what!" & playing back. You never get out of the *expletive deleted* food store & nicotine deprivation sets in. You amp up the NewYorker & it isn't a safe proximity. The point is that 7th Son is totally engrossing. After the 1st episode & partway through the 2nd, I wrote out all the names, occupation, and methods of abduction. Then I no longer needed it because the characters became distinct. *Spoiler alert*: serious unhappyness @ the 1st 7th son death. I really liked him! A more serious spoiler alert would be to give away the end, but it does leave many possibilities.... Well worth having this podiobook bleed out of your alloted listening time, not hearing traffic, getting irked at people who attempt to talk to you when you are in mid-episode. So when is this going to become a book? Times & motivations change. People get busy. 1 person may wind up coming to your gym bathed in enough perfume (it may be Michael Kors “Hawaii”) for you to taste their arrival before they even enter the gym. Since this is a NYC gym, no one will intrude on her right to choke the populace (until someone needs 911 due to an athsma attack, in which case they will deny all knowledge of said smelly woman). I might have expanded to the size of Jabba the Hut without 7th Son. I linked hearing the episodes of 7th Son conditional upon my going to the gym & even managed the inconvenience of arriving about an hour before the smelly woman. But this wasn’t enough & I couldn’t wait. I wound up foregoing my normal podcasts, even Slice of SciFi, when I was doing normal things like driving & walking the dog (it doesn’t work for boring grocery shopping; you wind up going “what?” “what!” & playing back. You never get out of the *expletive deleted* food store & nicotine deprivation sets in. You amp up the NewYorker & it isn’t a safe proximity. The point is that 7th Son is totally engrossing. After the 1st episode & partway through the 2nd, I wrote out all the names, occupation, and methods of abduction. Then I no longer needed it because the characters became distinct. *Spoiler alert*: serious unhappyness @ the 1st 7th son death. I really liked him! A more serious spoiler alert would be to give away the end, but it does leave many possibilities…. Well worth having this podiobook bleed out of your alloted listening time, not hearing traffic, getting irked at people who attempt to talk to you when you are in mid-episode. So when is this going to become a book?

]]> By: Dubba http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/comment-page-1/#comment-217103 Dubba Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:35:04 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/#comment-217103 Loved all 3 books, but this is not why I write.. If I had a choice of a father to read to me before bed every night. J.C. would be the guy. Great narration, eagerly awaiting more.. Loved all 3 books, but this is not why I write..

If I had a choice of a father to read to me before bed every night. J.C. would be the guy. Great narration, eagerly awaiting more..

]]> By: Nveegle1 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/comment-page-1/#comment-153403 Nveegle1 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:56:12 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/#comment-153403 At first, the cacophony of Johns and Michaels were confusing to me. However once I worked that out -uh somewhat, I had a complete blast! JC Hutchins actually had me talking to my PDA at the characters, warning them of things lurking around the corner, danger, etc. The production and arrangement was fantastic. What struck me the most was the commraderie among the other authors of this genre. I think it wonderful the cross promotion. And if the other authors have stories as exciting and interesting as this 7th Son series is shaping up to be, then please welcome another podio fan. Awesome job JC! At first, the cacophony of Johns and Michaels were confusing to me. However once I worked that out -uh somewhat, I had a complete blast! JC Hutchins actually had me talking to my PDA at the characters, warning them of things lurking around the corner, danger, etc.

The production and arrangement was fantastic. What struck me the most was the commraderie among the other authors of this genre. I think it wonderful the cross promotion. And if the other authors have stories as exciting and interesting as this 7th Son series is shaping up to be, then please welcome another podio fan. Awesome job JC!

]]> By: Zack Olson http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/comment-page-1/#comment-124957 Zack Olson Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:36:53 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/#comment-124957 7th Son is one of the most original and compelling pieces of fiction I have ever had the pleasure of reading/hearing. It kept me guessing and it never failed to keep me interested. The characters are multilayered and more likable than many characters I have encountered in fiction. 7th Son is a great mish-mash of science fiction, action, and espionage. If you are reading this review and wondering whether or not to listen to 7th Son...well, JUST LISTEN TO IT NOW! 7th Son is one of the most original and compelling pieces of fiction I have ever had the pleasure of reading/hearing. It kept me guessing and it never failed to keep me interested. The characters are multilayered and more likable than many characters I have encountered in fiction. 7th Son is a great mish-mash of science fiction, action, and espionage. If you are reading this review and wondering whether or not to listen to 7th Son…well, JUST LISTEN TO IT NOW!

]]> By: Sueper http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/comment-page-1/#comment-123833 Sueper Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:57:35 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/#comment-123833 HI I listened to the first book when it first came on podiobooks but when I realised it was a three parter I decided to got the lot before coming back to them. I have just started listening again, repeated book one and now well into book two. I listen at work for most of the day so I'm tearing through them lol. I'm really enjoying the story and see it as almost an action movie in the head. More seven 001's than one 007. I think it would transfer well to TV. I do however have a couple of problems. The intro and the outro. I listen using ear buds and when set to a good listening volume for the narration I find the music painfully loud. Also some of your guest readers for The Story So Far, leave a lot to be desired. On the whole though I'm really enjoying myself and have recommended the books to friends. Thank you J.C. Please keep on doing what your doing so well Sue HI
I listened to the first book when it first came on podiobooks but when I realised it was a three parter I decided to got the lot before coming back to them.
I have just started listening again, repeated book one and now well into book two. I listen at work for most of the day so I’m tearing through them lol.
I’m really enjoying the story and see it as almost an action movie in the head. More seven 001′s than one 007. I think it would transfer well to TV.
I do however have a couple of problems.
The intro and the outro.
I listen using ear buds and when set to a good listening volume for the narration I find the music painfully loud.
Also some of your guest readers for The Story So Far, leave a lot to be desired.
On the whole though I’m really enjoying myself and have recommended the books to friends.
Thank you J.C. Please keep on doing what your doing so well
Sue

]]> By: J.C. Hutchins http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/comment-page-1/#comment-104031 J.C. Hutchins Fri, 30 Nov 2007 01:36:13 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/02/24/94/#comment-104031 Hi Keith, I appreciate your comments! However, you have not completed all three novels, as -- at the time of your posting -- two episodes remain to be released in Book Three. Best, --J.C. Hi Keith,

I appreciate your comments! However, you have not completed all three novels, as — at the time of your posting — two episodes remain to be released in Book Three.

Best,
–J.C.

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