Comments on: Nina Kimberly the Merciless http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/ News from the Staff of Podiobooks.com Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:39:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: Cayce http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-214984 Cayce Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:12:46 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-214984 Pretty good story, creative and kept me listening. Great sound effects and I really wanted things to turn out for the characters. I have to mention though, the thing that detracted from the story the most was the irritating nasal voice of the main character. Several times I found myself pausing the podcast to make fun of the voice and scream with frustration at having to listen to it to get the story. I know this is not Christiana's real voice and I know she very talented and has a wide range of voices from other podcasts. Knowing this made me puzzled as to why she would choose such an irritating voice for the main character. Why, WHY!!!?? Having said all of that, it is a good story and I'm sure 95% of the people listening to it won't have a problem with the voice of the main character. I'm pretty sure there is something wrong with me. :) Good job Christiana! Pretty good story, creative and kept me listening. Great sound effects and I really wanted things to turn out for the characters. I have to mention though, the thing that detracted from the story the most was the irritating nasal voice of the main character. Several times I found myself pausing the podcast to make fun of the voice and scream with frustration at having to listen to it to get the story.

I know this is not Christiana’s real voice and I know she very talented and has a wide range of voices from other podcasts. Knowing this made me puzzled as to why she would choose such an irritating voice for the main character. Why, WHY!!!??

Having said all of that, it is a good story and I’m sure 95% of the people listening to it won’t have a problem with the voice of the main character. I’m pretty sure there is something wrong with me. :)

Good job Christiana!

]]> By: PuddyRat http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-170731 PuddyRat Fri, 09 May 2008 07:27:21 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-170731 This was a fun and funny read. Nina is my kinda gal and Francis, while not the character everyone loves to hate, is at least the character everyone can collectively groan at. The first episode didn't do much for me, but I'm sure glad I kept listening because it got soooo much better. Terrific story; highly recommend. This was a fun and funny read. Nina is my kinda gal and Francis, while not the character everyone loves to hate, is at least the character everyone can collectively groan at. The first episode didn’t do much for me, but I’m sure glad I kept listening because it got soooo much better. Terrific story; highly recommend.

]]> By: Kimberly http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-162111 Kimberly Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:59:44 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-162111 I liked it. Almost felt like she left room for a 2nd one... I liked it. Almost felt like she left room for a 2nd one…

]]> By: jelwing http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-148940 jelwing Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:36:23 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-148940 Absolutely fantastic. I would recommend it to anyone who likes a good story with interesting characters, humour and very well done narration. I also really enjoyed the author connecting to her audience at the end of every episode. It not only provided a way to get to know her but also gave non-diagetic life to the characters. Podcasting at its finest. Absolutely fantastic. I would recommend it to anyone who likes a good story with interesting characters, humour and very well done narration. I also really enjoyed the author connecting to her audience at the end of every episode. It not only provided a way to get to know her but also gave non-diagetic life to the characters. Podcasting at its finest.

]]> By: psionandy http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-126810 psionandy Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:53:57 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-126810 Its fun, funny and incredibly enjoyable... Thanks Christiana, for making this fun filled roller coaster of an adventure. Its fun, funny and incredibly enjoyable…

Thanks Christiana, for making this fun filled roller coaster of an adventure.

]]> By: JT_Gigcast http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-114994 JT_Gigcast Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:03:05 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-114994 I don't know why it took me so long to listen to this! Funny, well written, voiced and produced. Well worth the time it takes to download! Christiana takes the typical fantasy quest and stands it on its head. Stop reading now and hit subscribe! JT I don’t know why it took me so long to listen to this! Funny, well written, voiced and produced. Well worth the time it takes to download! Christiana takes the typical fantasy quest and stands it on its head.

Stop reading now and hit subscribe!

JT

]]> By: Araña http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-114980 Araña Fri, 21 Dec 2007 03:22:25 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-114980 it looks as though i am in the minority in my opinions, but i think this book is terrible. i couldn't stand the voices, the plotline, or the mere concept of the whole thing. i couln't even make it through thesecond chapter. NOT intriguing, NOT imaginative, and most definitely NOT entertaining. it looks as though i am in the minority in my opinions, but i think this book is terrible. i couldn’t stand the voices, the plotline, or the mere concept of the whole thing. i couln’t even make it through thesecond chapter. NOT intriguing, NOT imaginative, and most definitely NOT entertaining.

]]> By: Churchie http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-100112 Churchie Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:01:21 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-100112 Loved it! Found you through Serve It Cold, highly recomended also. Nina's voice is not so unpleasant when she is not rampaging as a twit! I enjoy the storline and humour. Great music and sound affects too. Well done, thanks Loved it! Found you through Serve It Cold, highly recomended also. Nina’s voice is not so unpleasant when she is not rampaging as a twit! I enjoy the storline and humour. Great music and sound affects too. Well done, thanks

]]> By: Jay Attwood http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-56571 Jay Attwood Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:30:55 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-56571 I seem to be of a different opinion of the masses but I guess its different strokes for different folks. The narration was good for the majority of characters but the choice for the lead heroine’s voice took me out of the fantasy. It just seemed too high pitch and unpleasant for me to enjoy. (understandably she was supposed to be a valley girl with a big sword but it could have been done less…painfully) The jokes at times where funny (ohh that’s cute funny not laugh out loud funny) but the plot they where tagged onto was not spectacular. This would be a good children’s novel but nothing beyond that. I seem to be of a different opinion of the masses but I guess its different strokes for different folks. The narration was good for the majority of characters but the choice for the lead heroine’s voice took me out of the fantasy. It just seemed too high pitch and unpleasant for me to enjoy. (understandably she was supposed to be a valley girl with a big sword but it could have been done less…painfully) The jokes at times where funny (ohh that’s cute funny not laugh out loud funny) but the plot they where tagged onto was not spectacular. This would be a good children’s novel but nothing beyond that.

]]> By: Maxine http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-54540 Maxine Sat, 18 Aug 2007 18:54:54 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-54540 All I can say is WOW! FANTASTIC! BRILLIANT! I intended to just listen to a chapter a day, but instead spent the whole day listening through! I was hooked! Did you do all those different voices? The accents are great! Well done! More please! :-) All I can say is WOW! FANTASTIC! BRILLIANT!

I intended to just listen to a chapter a day, but instead spent the whole day listening through! I was hooked! Did you do all those different voices? The accents are great! Well done!

More please! :-)

]]> By: OldGeezer http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-51440 OldGeezer Fri, 10 Aug 2007 03:17:13 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-51440 Guys, don't let the title fool you. I avoided this one for a long time because the title made it sound like a little girly book. It's not, even though the main character is a self-centered brat you just wanna ground for a month and send to charm school...at least at first. It's not Barbie meets Lord of the rings with fuzzy unicorns at all, but a funny, well-read and highly entertaining adventure, even for an adult male listener like me who doesn't normally go for the fantasy thing. Definitely a good time. Guys, don’t let the title fool you. I avoided this one for a long time because the title made it sound like a little girly book. It’s not, even though the main character is a self-centered brat you just wanna ground for a month and send to charm school…at least at first. It’s not Barbie meets Lord of the rings with fuzzy unicorns at all, but a funny, well-read and highly entertaining adventure, even for an adult male listener like me who doesn’t normally go for the fantasy thing.

Definitely a good time.

]]> By: Amanda http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-43392 Amanda Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:09:00 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-43392 What a wonderful story, and what a wonderful twist on the traditional (and boring) fantasy plot! Quirky, well realized characters, good music, and a lot of truly funny moments that made me laugh out loud. I found myself quite sad when it was over, and I eagerly await a sequel. The narration and voices did take a little getting used to, but once I became accustomed to them I actually grew to enjoy them quite a lot. Francis' voice was absolutely perfect, though the similarities between his voice and William's were a little off putting at times. I enjoyed the fact that Nina didn't have the typical "honeyed silk" (whatever THAT sounds like) voice that most fantasy heroines always seem to end up with. It was another tiny thing that made her seem utterly real to me. She was attractive and capable, yes, but she was still a person, with doubts, fears, and personal issues that I feel weren't overdone in the least. At no time did I find myself upset with any of the characters for spending too much time dwelling on their inner demons, and at no time did I find myself bored. Just when things were starting to settle down and become relaxing and monotonous, BANG! Something huge happens. And for once, I wasn't able to predict the plot twists. My only complaint is that I could hear some of the sound effects looping, such as the crowd cheers in the arena scenes, and it was a little annoying after awhile. However this pales in comparison to the fun I had listening to the story and wondering what was going to happen next. In short, this was a truly delightful podiobook that I am thankful I got to listen to. Good job, Ms. Ellis! What a wonderful story, and what a wonderful twist on the traditional (and boring) fantasy plot! Quirky, well realized characters, good music, and a lot of truly funny moments that made me laugh out loud. I found myself quite sad when it was over, and I eagerly await a sequel. The narration and voices did take a little getting used to, but once I became accustomed to them I actually grew to enjoy them quite a lot. Francis’ voice was absolutely perfect, though the similarities between his voice and William’s were a little off putting at times. I enjoyed the fact that Nina didn’t have the typical “honeyed silk” (whatever THAT sounds like) voice that most fantasy heroines always seem to end up with. It was another tiny thing that made her seem utterly real to me. She was attractive and capable, yes, but she was still a person, with doubts, fears, and personal issues that I feel weren’t overdone in the least. At no time did I find myself upset with any of the characters for spending too much time dwelling on their inner demons, and at no time did I find myself bored. Just when things were starting to settle down and become relaxing and monotonous, BANG! Something huge happens. And for once, I wasn’t able to predict the plot twists. My only complaint is that I could hear some of the sound effects looping, such as the crowd cheers in the arena scenes, and it was a little annoying after awhile. However this pales in comparison to the fun I had listening to the story and wondering what was going to happen next.

In short, this was a truly delightful podiobook that I am thankful I got to listen to. Good job, Ms. Ellis!

]]> By: snorlax422 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-41899 snorlax422 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:06:00 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-41899 Hey Christiana, My Dad was actually the first one to download this, and since we share an account, I decided to check it out. It was very good. I loved the music, (mainly because the last podiobook I listened to had this "New-Age" music in the background) and the sound effect in the background were excellent, except for when they either loop forever or just cut out at parts. But, the story is excellent, (I like that word.) filled with twists and turns, and the characters are just like people I actually know. Keep up the good work! Hey Christiana,

My Dad was actually the first one to download this, and since we share an account, I decided to check it out. It was very good. I loved the music, (mainly because the last podiobook I listened to had this “New-Age” music in the background) and the sound effect in the background were excellent, except for when they either loop forever or just cut out at parts. But, the story is excellent, (I like that word.) filled with twists and turns, and the characters are just like people I actually know. Keep up the good work!

]]> By: Amandine http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-25927 Amandine Wed, 09 May 2007 20:37:37 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-25927 Hi, Christiana, My girlfriend downloaded your show and passed it on to me (I don't have a computer at the moment,) this was my first Podiobook. Holly just bought me an mp3 player for Christmas and I never really got the whole big deal of it until I heard you. I kinda thought it was another thing- from walkman, to CD players to this, but it's SO much more. Anyway, I really appreciated your show, it was so well written. Although, I do think since Kimberly isn't that bright she should be allowed to just go off with Franses. Kimberly could just function to keep him happy while Nina runs things. Thanks for a wonderful show, Amandine. Hi, Christiana,

My girlfriend downloaded your show and passed it on to me (I don’t have a computer at the moment,) this was my first Podiobook. Holly just bought me an mp3 player for Christmas and I never really got the whole big deal of it until I heard you. I kinda thought it was another thing- from walkman, to CD players to this, but it’s SO much more. Anyway, I really appreciated your show, it was so well written. Although, I do think since Kimberly isn’t that bright she should be allowed to just go off with Franses. Kimberly could just function to keep him happy while Nina runs things.

Thanks for a wonderful show,
Amandine.

]]> By: Nate http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-19463 Nate Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:07:06 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-19463 Aw, that's a little harsh. I liked it a lot! Part of the charm was that it *sounded* like a kid - and one named Nina Kimberly! I'm waiting for the sequel. Aw, that’s a little harsh. I liked it a lot! Part of the charm was that it *sounded* like a kid - and one named Nina Kimberly!

I’m waiting for the sequel.

]]> By: Ketake http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-18983 Ketake Wed, 21 Feb 2007 21:49:04 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-18983 I did not like this book at all. The story reminds me of something you could find in a 13 year old's note pad, it's childish, predicable and kind of boring. Not to mention the voices, ugh! I did not like this book at all. The story reminds me of something you could find in a 13 year old’s note pad, it’s childish, predicable and kind of boring. Not to mention the voices, ugh!

]]> By: Calophi http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-6915 Calophi Tue, 24 Oct 2006 21:25:49 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-6915 I need to tell you, I am so very amused by this book. Nina sort of reminds me of a character I like named Lina Inverse, but different in very big ways. I love her firey personality - how she is strong, but is also still a woman with feelings like any other woman. Francis cracks me up. He's such a twit it's amazing he's still alive. I really like Tyrnon, too, and I can't wait to see what happens. For a while there I was wondering if this would somehow end up Tyrnon/Nina, except then William showed up. I don't know how I feel about William yet. He seems a little sappy to me, but I guess I'll find out if he's what Nina needs soon enough, or if he's just some sort of "plant" sent out by Francis's kingdom like I think he is. Though so far he's only been all hero-ish. Gag me already. ^_~ I need to tell you, I am so very amused by this book. Nina sort of reminds me of a character I like named Lina Inverse, but different in very big ways. I love her firey personality - how she is strong, but is also still a woman with feelings like any other woman.

Francis cracks me up. He’s such a twit it’s amazing he’s still alive.

I really like Tyrnon, too, and I can’t wait to see what happens. For a while there I was wondering if this would somehow end up Tyrnon/Nina, except then William showed up.

I don’t know how I feel about William yet. He seems a little sappy to me, but I guess I’ll find out if he’s what Nina needs soon enough, or if he’s just some sort of “plant” sent out by Francis’s kingdom like I think he is. Though so far he’s only been all hero-ish. Gag me already. ^_~

]]> By: Sarah Alawami http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-5127 Sarah Alawami Mon, 25 Sep 2006 20:43:29 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-5127 Hello. I really loved the story. I liked the beginning intro as well. Nice job. My favorite part of the story was when the ninas said ""We're wharing different suits you half wit," to fransis. Man that caractor was such an idiot, but he was also one of my favorites. Hello. I really loved the story. I liked the beginning intro as well. Nice job. My favorite part of the story was when the ninas said “”We’re wharing different suits you half wit,” to fransis. Man that caractor was such an idiot, but he was also one of my favorites.

]]> By: Christina http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-4985 Christina Sun, 24 Sep 2006 03:33:27 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-4985 This book was so much fun! I had to force myself to give it up until all the chapters were completed because waiting for the next chapter was so hard. Great job and thank you for sharing your story! This book was so much fun! I had to force myself to give it up until all the chapters were completed because waiting for the next chapter was so hard. Great job and thank you for sharing your story!

]]> By: Tim http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-4497 Tim Thu, 07 Sep 2006 22:43:04 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/03/12/nina-kimberly-the-merciless/#comment-4497 Well, it took me a while to get into the story but I'm glad I kept with it. I was having a hard time getting past her decapitating the guy for make a pass at her, that seemed a bit. . . extreme and I was worried the story would continue on that path. I'm kind of glad it didn't, don't think I could have stuck with a character I didn't like too much. Even though Nina seems to be a rather schizophrenic character (see above compared to the part I just listened to where she runs off into the woods crying, or the charm she exudes making friends with the dragon) she's not without her charm and the reading is top notch. Well, it took me a while to get into the story but I’m glad I kept with it. I was having a hard time getting past her decapitating the guy for make a pass at her, that seemed a bit. . . extreme and I was worried the story would continue on that path. I’m kind of glad it didn’t, don’t think I could have stuck with a character I didn’t like too much.

Even though Nina seems to be a rather schizophrenic character (see above compared to the part I just listened to where she runs off into the woods crying, or the charm she exudes making friends with the dragon) she’s not without her charm and the reading is top notch.

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