Comments on: 7th Son: Book Three – Destruction

By: EdC

EdC — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 05:18:01 +0000

JC, I have one request of you. DO NOT. DO NOT let some stupid director put his “artistic touch” on your story, when (not if!) they make this into a movie. Don’t do it. Keep a TIGHT REIGN on those stinking rats. Don’t let them muck it up.

By: Tristen

Tristen — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:54:53 +0000

I’m a through and through Sigler fan, and you can compare Hutch to Sigler. They are no where near the same, but you can compare them and find some similarities. My favorite similarity is the use of the narrator. The narrator throughout the story matches in EVERY aspect to the mood and setting the view point character is in. These two authors do a phenomenal job in using the narrator to help you understand the way the character thinks, the way they cycle through emotions, the way they “self discover”. Now that I’ve provided a similarity between the two, I have to add this: NO ONE, and I mean not one story that I’ve heard, seen, or read from any avenue, ever, has provided me an ending that was more satisfying than the one Hutch delivered with 7th Son. Bravo Hutch, F****** BRAVO!!!

By: Diana Grant

Diana Grant — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:24:17 +0000

So enthralled with this world of 7th Son, when, on a recent episode of 24, Jack Bauer felt the U.N. should be evacuated, I was surprised that they didn’t evacuate thru Evac Sys.

By: Rosanna

Rosanna — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:40:45 +0000

The bad part first………..it ended..
The good part….I loved every single thrilling minute of this trilogy..
I have no peeves to pet….and I wouldn’t change a thing (well..maybe minus a few untimely departures)..
This is the kind of podiobook that really makes this site to be the real, genuine “best thing since sliced bread”.
Thanks!

By: rabarts

rabarts — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:45:40 +0000

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: kabwe8

kabwe8 — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:18:15 +0000

This was my first Podiobook… WOW! I loved it, I didn’t want it to end! Thank you for the great writing.

By: Abby Goldsmith

Abby Goldsmith — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:46:44 +0000

I ran out of good Audible books to listen to, and 7th Son was my first Podiobook. What an introduction! As a reader/listener, this story was nice and long, epic, engaging, great characters, and everything I could wish for in a book. As an aspiring novelist, I’m inspired by the way you didn’t let a lack of agent stop you from building a fan base. You are awesome, and if you become one of those multimillionaire novelists that the rest of us envy, you will have earned it. You deserve it.

Congratulations on the publication contract, on your new project, and on whatever potential film deals and other deals you’re facing! I’d LOVE to see 7th Son as a Hollywood film or TV series.

And I’ll add one small nitpick of feedback (since that’s what writers do to each other, and you seem like the kind of guy who can handle well-intentioned criticism): The beginning of the first book went slow for me. The president getting shot by a 4-year-old was a great hook, but I didn’t want to be introduced to all seven of the John Michael Smith clones at once. That section almost lost my attention. I think two or three would have sufficed, and then we could meet the rest of them in the 7th Son facility.

I’m glad I kept listening, though! The rest of the trilogy is easily better than most published books out there. I expect great things from you, J.C. Hutchins.

By: Lyall

Lyall — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:27:39 +0000

Whilst this series was what got me into audiobooks initially, it would have been really good if the bad guys had won this round! That way, there would be more!

By: Destiny J.

Destiny J. — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:37:59 +0000

My love for this trilogy is never-ending. I finished all three books recently and I had to give my regards to the author, the audio editor, and the music artists – this book and its sisters are the best thing I have read yet this year, and last year. The story is compelling and the charectors are believable to a point where I feel as though I could sit down over a cup of coffee and talk to them myself. Another thing I absolutely adored about this trilogy is that the J.C. didn’t go overboard with the voices, as I’ve heard many preforming authors do. Perhaps an octave higher, perhaps lower, maybe slightly nasally, or even gruff – nothing over the top, and all perfectly understated.

I cannot wait to buy a copy of 7th Son: Book One: Descent for myself and to share with everyone so they will know the compelling tale of the beta clones, and I definatly cannot wait to hear more tales from J.C. Hutchins in the future

By: Brandy

Brandy — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:35:23 +0000

I love the story you have done a great job with both the plot and the characters. I admit to fast forwarding through the story so far and the end ads but only because I listened to the episodes so quickly i knew what the story was and Infection will be my next and I did donate money I love the whole podiobooks concept.

My only complaint is the volume on the music at the beginning and end of the story. I listen while working out and in somewhat noisy places and the story level is fine at full volume but the end music could blow eardrums with the volume rise.

By: Ela

Ela — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:41:04 +0000

This is a great Trilogy. The whole story was excellant and I felt it finished on a real high. There were lots of intersting twists in the final book.

My only criticism would be that sometimes the nail-biting parts of the story were being dragged a bit long than required. The narration of the worldwide chaos caused by Alpha was really good. The events were explained very well to make them believable.

Hats off to JC for wonderfully giving distinct voices to the great many number of characters in the novel including the seven Betas. I found the “story so far” at the begining of all the episodes to be very useful. However I hated the long ad like stuff at the end.

Congrats to JC on the book deal and I wish him all the best in his future endeavours. I might not be buying the book but I did donate money through podiobooks.com as a token of my appreciation and thanks.

By: MadJo

MadJo — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:51:32 +0000

My review:

If you are listening to this story, but haven’t read the other two? What the heck do you think you are doing? Go and read book 1 and 2 first, and then come to book 3. Go on! We’ll wait.

Okay, everyone on the same page again? Great.
This story is great, no scratch that, it’s AWESOME! It’s a must read, a hang-on-to-yer-seat-here’s-another-cliffhanger story, it’s a d*mn-you-JC-for-making-this-story-so-addictive story. It really plays out as a movie in your head.
JC really pulls it off. It seems as if this novel was made for the podiobooks format.
This third novel is a fitting end to the thrillride that is 7th Son. The revelations, the stand off at the 7th Son complex, the sad moments at the funerals. I don’t want to spoil anything to any new listeners out there, let me just say this: you must listen to this! Yes, “must”; it’s mandatory.
If you listen to podiobooks, then you must listen to this whole series.

Oh and congrats on the print-deal. (Any chances of translations? I know quite a few Dutch people who’d love this story, but aren’t that well versed in English.)

By: Sandra

Sandra — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 07:52:57 +0000

Thanks JC for a great story. Absolutely loved it. I loved that it took 3 books to tell the story because I got to caring for the Betas.

I’m sorry it’s over and will be looking forward to good things from you in the future.

By: matthew

matthew — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:29:12 +0000

love how you set it up for more books

By: Tanya

Tanya — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:59:03 +0000

It makes me sad to be downloading the last episode. Thanks for keeping me on the edge of my seat for so long!

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:33:07 +0000

Well done, JC.
Great story.
Great production.

Bravo!

By: RangerWez

RangerWez — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:48:18 +0000

JC!!! AWESOME JOB!!! Can’t believe it is the end; this could easily be a continuing story.

I remember Evo telling me about the story 2 years ago and saying that it was a must read/listen. I can’t wait till it’s in print.

Wow … I’ll echo Evo … BRAVO!!!

By: Evo

Evo — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:17:39 +0000

w00t! Nearly 2 years have passed, with 84 fantastic episodes since the initial launch of 7th Son. And now… complete. I feel satiated.

Bravo, J.C. Hutchins, on such a marvelous tale.

By: David

David — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:23:02 +0000

Wow. Finished in time for Christmas.

Just downloaded the last episode; I’ll listen to it during my cycle home. Might have to detour to hear the whole thing. Actually feeling quite sad that it’s all over…

Any plans to release this on slices of dead tree at all? I’d love to have this on my bookshelf…

By: mooood

mooood — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:01:48 +0000

7thson man i loved it its going to end soon very soon what the hell
That cant be true no way no please no nooooooooo
Just kidding thanks jc for this amazing novel and thanks podiobooks
Its the beast .And when you read the name jchutchins in a novel
you will now thats a great book and you will remember this novel for ever .
Thanks man