Comments on: Sparkling Death http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/ News from the Staff of Podiobooks.com Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:48:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: PuddyRat http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-161627 PuddyRat Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:37:43 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-161627 If you are looking for a short, fun listen, this is a good one. I saw this as a James Bond-science fiction-one man's fantasy story. Nothing is remotely realistic, the characters are a little inconsistent, but it doesn't really take away from the story (well, maybe just a little as it is a tad far-fetched). What I really liked is that there was plenty of action, in the sack and out, but the stuff in the sack was left to your imagination; that and the author obviously knew how to write without having to resort to filling his pages with streams of vulgarities. I wouldn't recommend it for children, but it is certainly acceptable for teenagers and up. If you are looking for a short, fun listen, this is a good one. I saw this as a James Bond-science fiction-one man’s fantasy story. Nothing is remotely realistic, the characters are a little inconsistent, but it doesn’t really take away from the story (well, maybe just a little as it is a tad far-fetched). What I really liked is that there was plenty of action, in the sack and out, but the stuff in the sack was left to your imagination; that and the author obviously knew how to write without having to resort to filling his pages with streams of vulgarities. I wouldn’t recommend it for children, but it is certainly acceptable for teenagers and up.

]]> By: Nicole andrews http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-70914 Nicole andrews Mon, 01 Oct 2007 02:24:48 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-70914 The book was great! I couldn't put it down! The book was great! I couldn’t put it down!

]]> By: Andy Lawson http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-63797 Andy Lawson Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:36:33 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-63797 This was great fun! From Joan the sweet spacecraft computer to the sinister Darkness and then the entrance of the Mermen. Do not venture to "Sparkling Death" unless you're ready for the fantastic outcomes of Mark Butler's extreme imagination. This was great fun! From Joan the sweet spacecraft computer to the sinister Darkness and then the entrance of the Mermen. Do not venture to “Sparkling Death” unless you’re ready for the fantastic outcomes of Mark Butler’s extreme imagination.

]]> By: swdragoon http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-61652 swdragoon Thu, 06 Sep 2007 22:26:14 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-61652 i loved it nice and pulpy i loved it nice and pulpy

]]> By: Mark http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-17497 Mark Wed, 07 Feb 2007 18:18:10 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-17497 Fair enough. This was my first book and I will admit I am still a bit rough around the edges though I am working hard at improving. The book was conceived primarily as a fast-paced fun action story and not a "serious" book. I can say that the sequel is more complex though still fun. I hope you give it a chance when it is released. Fair enough. This was my first book and I will admit I am still a bit rough around the edges though I am working hard at improving. The book was conceived primarily as a fast-paced fun action story and not a “serious” book. I can say that the sequel is more complex though still fun. I hope you give it a chance when it is released.

]]> By: james http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-17380 james Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:28:43 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-17380 It has potential but its just bad...I even listened to the whole thing (stuck on a train w/ nothing else to do)...maybe I just didn't get it. It has potential but its just bad…I even listened to the whole thing (stuck on a train w/ nothing else to do)…maybe I just didn’t get it.

]]> By: Ron Ibach http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-16650 Ron Ibach Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:32:41 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-16650 Mark, I thought the prologue was a interesting intriguing start although the narration was not enjoyable. Chapter 1 annoyed me with its far fetched chain of events (save the mag train by a super heroic Rambo and amazon friend???) and its somewhat juvenile sexual innuendo. I could listen no further and deleted the rest from my computer. Mark,

I thought the prologue was a interesting intriguing start although the narration was not enjoyable.

Chapter 1 annoyed me with its far fetched chain of events (save the mag train by a super heroic Rambo and amazon friend???) and its somewhat juvenile sexual innuendo.

I could listen no further and deleted the rest from my computer.

]]> By: Mark http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-16431 Mark Tue, 30 Jan 2007 03:57:36 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-16431 I am really glad you enjoyed it... and yes, they will be back with more action, more adventure (and less clothing) this summer. I am really glad you enjoyed it… and yes, they will be back with more action, more adventure (and less clothing) this summer.

]]> By: Richard Robinson http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-15776 Richard Robinson Thu, 25 Jan 2007 07:42:55 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-15776 Thanks for the great rollercoaster ride Mark. Vance reminded me a lot of Han Solo - great characters. Looking forward to seeing them developed even further in your next book. Thanks for the great rollercoaster ride Mark. Vance reminded me a lot of Han Solo - great characters. Looking forward to seeing them developed even further in your next book.

]]> By: Mark http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-13486 Mark Tue, 02 Jan 2007 23:41:08 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-13486 Thanks for writing. Its great to hear from readers (listeners). Thanks for writing. Its great to hear from readers (listeners).

]]> By: Chris http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-12961 Chris Thu, 28 Dec 2006 07:11:35 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-12961 Great story, part comedy, part scifi, and part kinky, LOL. Great story, part comedy, part scifi, and part kinky, LOL.

]]> By: Mark http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-12686 Mark Mon, 25 Dec 2006 04:01:47 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-12686 Yes, poor Vance usually mixes up his history. Thanks for the kind words, I am glad your enjoying the book Yes, poor Vance usually mixes up his history. Thanks for the kind words, I am glad your enjoying the book

]]> By: Ben http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-11526 Ben Tue, 05 Dec 2006 22:58:18 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/10/16/sparkling-death/#comment-11526 In chapter 11, I have to point out (all in fun), that it wasn't Aristotle that said, "with a long enough lever..." it was Archimedes. Great book! Lots of fun and well read. Keep up the good work! In chapter 11, I have to point out (all in fun), that it wasn’t Aristotle that said, “with a long enough lever…” it was Archimedes.

Great book! Lots of fun and well read. Keep up the good work!

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