Comments on: The Immortals http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/ News from the Staff of Podiobooks.com Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:41:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Joan http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/comment-page-2/#comment-334677 Joan Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:17:29 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/#comment-334677 I've come back to this story a few times now. It never loses it's emotional punch. For me, to date, it's the best audio production I've had the pleasure to hear. While I always want the story to end differently, I recognize that it is beautifully written, perfectly presented and perfectly ended. Thanks once again. :) I’ve come back to this story a few times now. It never loses it’s emotional punch. For me, to date, it’s the best audio production I’ve had the pleasure to hear. While I always want the story to end differently, I recognize that it is beautifully written, perfectly presented and perfectly ended. Thanks once again. :)

]]> By: michael http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/comment-page-2/#comment-332424 michael Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:02:36 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/#comment-332424 I am "reading" this again years later.....amazing work....moving and very well produced...(and edited).......as one of the reviews pointed out...an important book.......well done... I am “reading” this again years later…..amazing work….moving and very well produced…(and edited)…….as one of the reviews pointed out…an important book…….well done…

]]> By: S.L. Parrish http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/comment-page-2/#comment-331559 S.L. Parrish Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:16:33 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/#comment-331559 I had a good time with this story. Audio quality was good; narration was good. Sound effects were sometimes a bit distracting, but mostly contributed well to the story-telling. An interesting and compelling cast of characters. A unique take on the dystopian theme. Believably grim. Well worth a listen. Cheers! I had a good time with this story. Audio quality was good; narration was good. Sound effects were sometimes a bit distracting, but mostly contributed well to the story-telling. An interesting and compelling cast of characters. A unique take on the dystopian theme. Believably grim. Well worth a listen. Cheers!

]]> By: Michele http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/comment-page-2/#comment-321532 Michele Tue, 05 Oct 2010 22:40:10 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/#comment-321532 I love this podiobook...but I looked up some of the future dates and they are off. I know this is a random pointless comment but April 16, 2020 is actually a Thursday instead of the Friday referred to. But excellent writing and narrorating!! I love this podiobook…but I looked up some of the future dates and they are off. I know this is a random pointless comment but April 16, 2020 is actually a Thursday instead of the Friday referred to. But excellent writing and narrorating!!

]]> By: Rusty S. http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/comment-page-2/#comment-319328 Rusty S. Sun, 11 Apr 2010 23:38:49 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/#comment-319328 Disturbingly addictive, emotionally draining. I could not wait to listen to the next episode!! Disturbingly addictive, emotionally draining. I could not wait to listen to the next episode!!

]]> By: Yak http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/comment-page-2/#comment-317261 Yak Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:00:13 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/#comment-317261 I loved this book. The music was superb, the narration was superb, the dialog was superb, and not in the least at all, the story was superb. It left me in tears and in a great pondering. It really doesn't seem that far-fetched. Keep up the stunning work. I loved this book. The music was superb, the narration was superb, the dialog was superb, and not in the least at all, the story was superb. It left me in tears and in a great pondering. It really doesn’t seem that far-fetched.

Keep up the stunning work.

]]> By: genevere http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/comment-page-2/#comment-285164 genevere Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:41:44 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/#comment-285164 A worthy listen. A very sad but also uplifting tale (even though the majority of the characters fair badly) that provides examples of the worst and best of humanity. The underlying premise is credible. It's rare for anything to bring me to tears but this story did. Thank you! A worthy listen. A very sad but also uplifting tale (even though the majority of the characters fair badly) that provides examples of the worst and best of humanity. The underlying premise is credible. It’s rare for anything to bring me to tears but this story did. Thank you!

]]> By: Julia MacAdam http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/comment-page-2/#comment-280571 Julia MacAdam Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:52:46 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/#comment-280571 I can not say enough good things about this novel. It left me feeling fear, despair, and hope. I can not say enough good things about this novel. It left me feeling fear, despair, and hope.

]]> By: Rose http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/comment-page-2/#comment-279133 Rose Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:35:50 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/#comment-279133 This has to be the most realistic (despite what others may say) and scary podiobook I've listened to yet.......... but I loved it! I was in tears by Chapter 31 but I simply couldn't put the iPod down. Bravo! to the author. This is a story that will stick with me for a long time to come. Excellent work! This has to be the most realistic (despite what others may say) and scary podiobook I’ve listened to yet………. but I loved it!
I was in tears by Chapter 31 but I simply couldn’t put the iPod down. Bravo! to the author. This is a story that will stick with me for a long time to come. Excellent work!

]]> By: John http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/comment-page-2/#comment-274932 John Sat, 21 Feb 2009 09:18:28 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/#comment-274932 A powerful reminder for all to stay human! From forward to afterword, this book offers entertainment sadly lacking in most other mediums. Hopefully fiction never becomes fact. Thank you for this story of hope. A powerful reminder for all to stay human! From forward to afterword, this book offers entertainment sadly lacking in most other mediums. Hopefully fiction never becomes fact. Thank you for this story of hope.

]]> By: Markus http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/comment-page-2/#comment-267735 Markus Sat, 10 Jan 2009 11:59:22 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/#comment-267735 This definitely is one of the books where I am glad that I was late for the party, I do not think that I could have endured the suspense of waiting a full week for a new episode! It took me two or three episodes for the book to get under my skin but then I was hooked to the wonderful and moving story, the intricately designed characters (loved Reverend Weston!), fantastic reading and the well thought through use of music. Thank you not only for a great piece of entertainment but also for bringing up important (and going by the original 1996 publishing date unfortunately timeless) topics that must not be forgotten and forever be kept in the minds of humanity! This definitely is one of the books where I am glad that I was late for the party, I do not think that I could have endured the suspense of waiting a full week for a new episode!

It took me two or three episodes for the book to get under my skin but then I was hooked to the wonderful and moving story, the intricately designed characters (loved Reverend Weston!), fantastic reading and the well thought through use of music.

Thank you not only for a great piece of entertainment but also for bringing up important (and going by the original 1996 publishing date unfortunately timeless) topics that must not be forgotten and forever be kept in the minds of humanity!

]]> By: Rob http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/comment-page-2/#comment-251324 Rob Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:36:39 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/#comment-251324 It amazes me how some people get on these review sections and put so much venom into a review on a FICTIONAL story. Please look up the word fiction if you can't comprehend. Stop being so picky people. If you want the story written your way then by all means, write your own damn book. Stop telling Tracy how it should be done. This is a FREE audio book; and a damn good one at that. @ looloof.... get a life dude. @Tracy.....Great, captivating book. You had me waiting and wanting for each new episode. Thanks for your hard work and determination. I think some people just don't understand the amount of time it takes to put a story together and record it. Great job. I hope to hear more from you soon. It amazes me how some people get on these review sections and put so much venom into a review on a FICTIONAL story. Please look up the word fiction if you can’t comprehend. Stop being so picky people. If you want the story written your way then by all means, write your own damn book. Stop telling Tracy how it should be done. This is a FREE audio book; and a damn good one at that.
@ looloof…. get a life dude.

@Tracy…..Great, captivating book. You had me waiting and wanting for each new episode.
Thanks for your hard work and determination. I think some people just don’t understand the amount of time it takes to put a story together and record it.
Great job. I hope to hear more from you soon.

]]> By: Josh http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/comment-page-2/#comment-236782 Josh Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:41:51 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/#comment-236782 This book was amazing. As with all Tracy Hickman books that I have read/listened to, absolutely amazing character development. I have already talked my wife and friends into reading the book while I have been listening to it at work..... Great Job Mr. and Ms. Hickman, I love your work. This book was amazing.
As with all Tracy Hickman books that I have read/listened to, absolutely amazing character development.
I have already talked my wife and friends into reading the book while I have been listening to it at work…..

Great Job Mr. and Ms. Hickman, I love your work.

]]> By: looloof http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/comment-page-2/#comment-217400 looloof Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:31:42 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/#comment-217400 I was hopeful about this book and it started well enough but while the writing is fine I find the some serious flaws in both the father- son relationship and the military command. As a Jew and someone who grew up on holocaust stories - one thing that always comes up is the importance of blood, of family. The need to keep explaining why the father is there as well as his own explanation is ridiculous - he's his son, and that's it. We see this in other situations such as what parents will do for their sick child (including breaking the law and donating organs) or the support for a convicted child. While not all parents are like this - they are more like this than any family that is not blood related. I find the focus on hurt feelings during a time when the focus should be survival unbelievable and absurd. The reaction of the son is equally ridiculous - please read life accounts from the holocaust, Bosnia and every other war situation. Another point that is lacking is all internment camps (including the ones for the Japanese in the US) even when not set out to kill have a problem of food and starvation - and people will eat anything and hungry people usually obsess and become violent over food. Thirdly in a orderly army like the US the order of killing people would come from the top, clearly - so it was in Germany, Bosnia & probably Turkey. I was hopeful about this book and it started well enough but while the writing is fine I find the some serious flaws in both the father- son relationship and the military command. As a Jew and someone who grew up on holocaust stories – one thing that always comes up is the importance of blood, of family. The need to keep explaining why the father is there as well as his own explanation is ridiculous – he’s his son, and that’s it. We see this in other situations such as what parents will do for their sick child (including breaking the law and donating organs) or the support for a convicted child. While not all parents are like this – they are more like this than any family that is not blood related. I find the focus on hurt feelings during a time when the focus should be survival unbelievable and absurd. The reaction of the son is equally ridiculous – please read life accounts from the holocaust, Bosnia and every other war situation. Another point that is lacking is all internment camps (including the ones for the Japanese in the US) even when not set out to kill have a problem of food and starvation – and people will eat anything and hungry people usually obsess and become violent over food. Thirdly in a orderly army like the US the order of killing people would come from the top, clearly – so it was in Germany, Bosnia & probably Turkey.

]]> By: Derek http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/comment-page-2/#comment-203392 Derek Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:13:40 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/#comment-203392 Okay the bad bits first. The title music is too loud, I found myself wincing when it came on and that detracted from it's place in the story. My other gripe was the use of echo that some times obsured the narration. Okay that's my rant. The writing and the idea is excellent. This is an intelligent near future tale that is totally believable. The characterisation is outstanding with multidementional characters who really do seem to come to life. I particularly liked the fact that some very minor characters developed considerable and played strong roles. I liked the end and will recommend this title to my friends. Thanks Okay the bad bits first. The title music is too loud, I found myself wincing when it came on and that detracted from it’s place in the story. My other gripe was the use of echo that some times obsured the narration. Okay that’s my rant.
The writing and the idea is excellent. This is an intelligent near future tale that is totally believable. The characterisation is outstanding with multidementional characters who really do seem to come to life. I particularly liked the fact that some very minor characters developed considerable and played strong roles.
I liked the end and will recommend this title to my friends.

Thanks

]]> By: Brian http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/comment-page-2/#comment-179108 Brian Tue, 27 May 2008 23:46:25 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/#comment-179108 I liked the book...I read it several years ago and enjoyed it then....but I have to say...the beginning of each episode "A cautionary tail....blah blah blah" was sappy as HELL. I wouldnt have minded it if it had been at the VERY beginning....but GOD...stop reminding me.... I liked the book…I read it several years ago and enjoyed it then….but I have to say…the beginning of each episode “A cautionary tail….blah blah blah” was sappy as HELL. I wouldnt have minded it if it had been at the VERY beginning….but GOD…stop reminding me….

]]> By: Steven Davies http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/comment-page-2/#comment-158829 Steven Davies Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:05:41 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/#comment-158829 Thank you for this information about the bacterial vaginosis natural cures. Thank you for this information about the bacterial vaginosis natural cures.

]]> By: Daniel http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/comment-page-2/#comment-151490 Daniel Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:48:28 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/#comment-151490 I liked this book and both wanted to hear how it ended and didn't want it to end. I found myself listening to the story after I turned off the car, was done with my workouts or when the power went out in a storm. Make sure you listen to the whole thing before you listen to the author's Final Word. I liked this book and both wanted to hear how it ended and didn’t want it to end. I found myself listening to the story after I turned off the car, was done with my workouts or when the power went out in a storm. Make sure you listen to the whole thing before you listen to the author’s Final Word.

]]> By: Linda http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/comment-page-2/#comment-148962 Linda Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:31:24 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/#comment-148962 Wonderful! I am enjoying the story and am glad I waited until the entire book was available. I am listening and being pulled into the story along with your characters. One question...The Music...Is there a CD available of the music? Wonderful! I am enjoying the story and am glad I waited until the entire book was available. I am listening and being pulled into the story along with your characters.
One question…The Music…Is there a CD available of the music?

]]> By: Dr. Todd S. Warner http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/comment-page-2/#comment-139797 Dr. Todd S. Warner Sat, 09 Feb 2008 21:56:18 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/05/22/the-immortals/#comment-139797 Sorry to be the bearer of bad news Pixiedyke but studies show the risk of STD transmission between women varies significantly depending on the STD. Herpes, HPV (genital wart virus), and bacterial vaginosis are transmitted easily between women during sex. HIV, hepatitis B, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, though not as easy as the former to be transmitted, is not only possible but fairly common. Check your facts and practice safe sex always. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news Pixiedyke but studies show the risk of STD transmission between women varies significantly depending on the STD.

Herpes, HPV (genital wart virus), and bacterial vaginosis are transmitted easily between women during sex. HIV, hepatitis B, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, though not as easy as the former to be transmitted, is not only possible but fairly common.

Check your facts and practice safe sex always.

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