Comments on: The Rookie by Scott Sigler http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/ News from the Staff of Podiobooks.com Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:41:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: BTH http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/comment-page-1/#comment-328883 BTH Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:27:43 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/#comment-328883 This podiobook was so much awesome I about geeked out and exploded. Aliens, football, gangsters, it was everything a girl like me needs in a pod-fix. FDØ, you rock my world! This podiobook was so much awesome I about geeked out and exploded. Aliens, football, gangsters, it was everything a girl like me needs in a pod-fix. FDØ, you rock my world!

]]> By: Robert Beatty http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/comment-page-1/#comment-327587 Robert Beatty Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:19:40 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/#comment-327587 I've been looking forward to reading this book for months now. My husband and I listened to the podcast, but I still prefer the written word. We ordered the book back in April on the first day it was available. I actually "stole" it out of our mailbox before my husband could get there and took it with me to high school band practice to show it off. Some of the students wanted to borrow it, and that was a big NO. I started reading it yesterday and finished this afternoon. Excellent football action, good balance of crimelord and coming-of-age stories. I was particularly impressed by the extensive appendices, especially the galactic timeline - LOTS of time devoted to this. I’ve been looking forward to reading this book for months now. My husband and I listened to the podcast, but I still prefer the written word. We ordered the book back in April on the first day it was available. I actually “stole” it out of our mailbox before my husband could get there and took it with me to high school band practice to show it off. Some of the students wanted to borrow it, and that was a big NO. I started reading it yesterday and finished this afternoon. Excellent football action, good balance of crimelord and coming-of-age stories. I was particularly impressed by the extensive appendices, especially the galactic timeline – LOTS of time devoted to this.

]]> By: S.L. Parrish http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/comment-page-1/#comment-327102 S.L. Parrish Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:57:36 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/#comment-327102 D'oh! I just discovered The Starter, the next book in the series. I might have to retract much of what I said in my previous post. . . . D’oh! I just discovered The Starter, the next book in the series. I might have to retract much of what I said in my previous post. . . .

]]> By: S.L. Parrish http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/comment-page-1/#comment-327093 S.L. Parrish Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:36:10 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/#comment-327093 I really liked this one. Superb production and performance. Great plot and character development. Quentin made for an excellent protagonist in this coming-of-age-type tale. Gotta love Sigler's galaxy. Great description of planets and aliens. Sklorno are my favorite. Laughed my guts out when the Sklorno had a seizure after calling the toss in the final game. Stylistically, one annoyance: too much "filling", as in "filled the air", "filled the street", "filled his head", "filled his nostrils", etc. That's a lazyman's image, and Sigler works too hard to be considered lazy! Also, the play-off game fell flat for me. It was nothing more than a football game, with the end result a foregone conclusion after the first punt return. What about the unresolved narrative threads that were needed to create as much tension as was evident in the rest of the story? Where was the Purist Nation terrorist attack thwarted by Warberg as he finally learns the importance of team? What about Gredok, Vi-Rek, and Pine? Vi-Rek and Pine still have to atone for their sins! Quentin never resolved his parent issue (although that would have been an ideal way to have Gree-Dok win Quentin's loyalty, and would have bolstered the whole family/team theme). Most of the significant action in the final game was performed by secondary characters. What about the master/student relationship between Pine and Quentin? Yes, Pine got the best out of Quentin, but it was obvious what he was doing, and it was a bit overdone. Also, Quentin got destroyed so many times blocking for Pine it got redundant (and lost verisimilitude--at least for me). The epilog didn't work for me either; again, another kick-ass rookie. What makes the Krakens so special, and what happened to Yhitzak? All in all, a superb tale that I think would greatly benefit from a rewrite of the end (less football, more story). Once again, Sigler gave meaning to my otherwise pointless commute to and from work. Thank you! I really liked this one. Superb production and performance. Great plot and character development. Quentin made for an excellent protagonist in this coming-of-age-type tale. Gotta love Sigler’s galaxy. Great description of planets and aliens. Sklorno are my favorite. Laughed my guts out when the Sklorno had a seizure after calling the toss in the final game. Stylistically, one annoyance: too much “filling”, as in “filled the air”, “filled the street”, “filled his head”, “filled his nostrils”, etc. That’s a lazyman’s image, and Sigler works too hard to be considered lazy! Also, the play-off game fell flat for me. It was nothing more than a football game, with the end result a foregone conclusion after the first punt return. What about the unresolved narrative threads that were needed to create as much tension as was evident in the rest of the story? Where was the Purist Nation terrorist attack thwarted by Warberg as he finally learns the importance of team? What about Gredok, Vi-Rek, and Pine? Vi-Rek and Pine still have to atone for their sins! Quentin never resolved his parent issue (although that would have been an ideal way to have Gree-Dok win Quentin’s loyalty, and would have bolstered the whole family/team theme). Most of the significant action in the final game was performed by secondary characters. What about the master/student relationship between Pine and Quentin? Yes, Pine got the best out of Quentin, but it was obvious what he was doing, and it was a bit overdone. Also, Quentin got destroyed so many times blocking for Pine it got redundant (and lost verisimilitude–at least for me). The epilog didn’t work for me either; again, another kick-ass rookie. What makes the Krakens so special, and what happened to Yhitzak? All in all, a superb tale that I think would greatly benefit from a rewrite of the end (less football, more story). Once again, Sigler gave meaning to my otherwise pointless commute to and from work. Thank you!

]]> By: Mel Wolfson http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/comment-page-1/#comment-320506 Mel Wolfson Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:40:54 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/#comment-320506 I loved this book. A wicked combination of Science Fiction and football. Scott gave a fantastic performance. Loved Scott's depiction of sports announcers in this world. I loved this book. A wicked combination of Science Fiction and football. Scott gave a fantastic performance. Loved Scott’s depiction of sports announcers in this world.

]]> By: Brett Zwerdling http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/comment-page-1/#comment-318784 Brett Zwerdling Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:20:24 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/#comment-318784 Ditto on TheDeanoRama's comments. I was going to write something that would have been verbatim. I'm not a huge sports fan, but I can't wait for Rookie II (Rookie Deux ?, Rookie B ?) Whatevah. Ditto on TheDeanoRama’s comments. I was going to write something that would have been verbatim. I’m not a huge sports fan, but I can’t wait for Rookie II (Rookie Deux ?, Rookie B ?) Whatevah.

]]> By: tubbyama http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/comment-page-1/#comment-317541 tubbyama Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:51:40 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/#comment-317541 My Favorite work from Scott, however I also love footabll and Starwars. The foul language in my opinion makes the story humorous. More than once did my government co-workers chuckle out loud while listening to The Rookie in the background. Cant wait for the sequel. My Favorite work from Scott, however I also love footabll and Starwars. The foul language in my opinion makes the story humorous. More than once did my government co-workers chuckle out loud while listening to The Rookie in the background.
Cant wait for the sequel.

]]> By: Fitness Fanatic http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/comment-page-1/#comment-313812 Fitness Fanatic Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:30:36 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/#comment-313812 I have to agree with Juuro, I just couldn't get into this one. I have listened to, and enjoyed all of Scott's other podcasts, but just couldn't get through the first chapter of The Rookie. I also agree with Jennifer that the use of foul language is excessive especially in a book that is touted as being for young adults. A lot of other people seem to have enjoyed it though, so I am definitely in the minority here. I'm considering giving it another try for that very reason. Regardless, any success for Sigler is well earned and I wish him all the best. I have to agree with Juuro, I just couldn’t get into this one. I have listened to, and enjoyed all of Scott’s other podcasts, but just couldn’t get through the first chapter of The Rookie. I also agree with Jennifer that the use of foul language is excessive especially in a book that is touted as being for young adults. A lot of other people seem to have enjoyed it though, so I am definitely in the minority here. I’m considering giving it another try for that very reason.
Regardless, any success for Sigler is well earned and I wish him all the best.

]]> By: Juuro http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/comment-page-1/#comment-297916 Juuro Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:04:48 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/#comment-297916 I'm afraid I have to disagree with Rick Stringer; the amount of football detail in the first few episodes were enough to put me off the book. Sigler is a storyteller, definitely, but this one took me deep into a blow-by-blow gameplay which I am in total incomprehension of. Many other sport non-fans seem to have liked the work; I must tally my deviancy to being non-USAtian and completely ignorant of the game. I’m afraid I have to disagree with Rick Stringer; the amount of football detail in the first few episodes were enough to put me off the book. Sigler is a storyteller, definitely, but this one took me deep into a blow-by-blow gameplay which I am in total incomprehension of. Many other sport non-fans seem to have liked the work; I must tally my deviancy to being non-USAtian and completely ignorant of the game.

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/comment-page-1/#comment-295638 Jennifer Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:51:45 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/#comment-295638 This is perhaps my favorite Scott Sigler story to date though it is one of his earlier works. My only complaint is the use of foul language where it is not absolutely necessary. Anyway, I can get around that and enjoy the depths of the story. This is perhaps my favorite Scott Sigler story to date though it is one of his earlier works. My only complaint is the use of foul language where it is not absolutely necessary. Anyway, I can get around that and enjoy the depths of the story.

]]> By: TheDeanoRama http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/comment-page-1/#comment-286173 TheDeanoRama Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:30:14 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/#comment-286173 This is a Sci-Fi Sports novel that is really about overcoming fear and prejudice. I'm not a huge sports fan and when it comes to football 3 downs are needed to make it real :) Regardless, this novel pulled me in completely. Once again Scott comes up with engaging characters that come off as real, sometimes your rooting for the protagonist and sometimes you want to string him up! To me thats real, not every hero in every novel can be infallible, thats just impossible and Scott seems to understand this. Being a sports based novel I was hesitant, now I can't wait for the sequal. If your on the bubble on this one due to the fact that its central to football, don't hesitate as you will be missing out. This is a Sci-Fi Sports novel that is really about overcoming fear and prejudice. I’m not a huge sports fan and when it comes to football 3 downs are needed to make it real :) Regardless, this novel pulled me in completely.

Once again Scott comes up with engaging characters that come off as real, sometimes your rooting for the protagonist and sometimes you want to string him up! To me thats real, not every hero in every novel can be infallible, thats just impossible and Scott seems to understand this.

Being a sports based novel I was hesitant, now I can’t wait for the sequal. If your on the bubble on this one due to the fact that its central to football, don’t hesitate as you will be missing out.

]]> By: Christian http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/comment-page-1/#comment-253379 Christian Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:01:43 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/#comment-253379 Wow. Considering I'm really actually too young to listen to stuff like this. THIS BOOK WAS FREAKING AMAZING!! I loved it. Keep up the good work Scott. Wow. Considering I’m really actually too young to listen to stuff like this.

THIS BOOK WAS FREAKING AMAZING!! I loved it. Keep up the good work Scott.

]]> By: Seth http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/comment-page-1/#comment-249814 Seth Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:16:17 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/#comment-249814 Scott Siger aka the FDO is a master when it comes to voices. Some titles force you to rely on the narrator to tell you who or what is talking, but with Scott each race and character has a distinct sound. When I listened to the Rookie, I could picture the aliens trying to enunciate english words around the pair 6 foot long tongues that dangled to the floor. I can't wait for the sequel! Junkies Unite! Scott Siger aka the FDO is a master when it comes to voices. Some titles force you to rely on the narrator to tell you who or what is talking, but with Scott each race and character has a distinct sound.

When I listened to the Rookie, I could picture the aliens trying to enunciate english words around the pair 6 foot long tongues that dangled to the floor. I can’t wait for the sequel!

Junkies Unite!

]]> By: Mosse http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/comment-page-1/#comment-218051 Mosse Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:31:47 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/#comment-218051 This is a fantastic listen! I don't know j*ck about american football, but having listened to this - I now want to get to know the sport... I don't - however - think it would work in print without significant re-writing. As it is - it's pure gold... My second Sigler-book, and definately not my last... This is a fantastic listen! I don’t know j*ck about american football, but having listened to this – I now want to get to know the sport…

I don’t – however – think it would work in print without significant re-writing. As it is – it’s pure gold… My second Sigler-book, and definately not my last…

]]> By: Arioch http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/comment-page-1/#comment-164416 Arioch Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:27:06 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/#comment-164416 Yes, there *was* a problem with episode 27. It has since been corrected. If you have the old episode, download the new one. Yes, there *was* a problem with episode 27. It has since been corrected. If you have the old episode, download the new one.

]]> By: Kehlar http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/comment-page-1/#comment-157489 Kehlar Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:22:04 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/#comment-157489 More football bring us more. Speaking of publishing, you need to get a print version of this one. I have a friend who doesn't do horror and who loves football. I want to share this with her but she won't listen, she will however read. More football bring us more. Speaking of publishing, you need to get a print version of this one. I have a friend who doesn’t do horror and who loves football. I want to share this with her but she won’t listen, she will however read.

]]> By: TD George http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/comment-page-1/#comment-142045 TD George Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:48:57 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/#comment-142045 Great story! One of Sigler's best. This is a very entertaining listen. My only complaint is the overly L O N G interludes between episodes. The interludes themselves were not the problem, it was the fact that they were repeated two or three times (extreamly annoying) and the fact the audio level was higher than the episode audio level. Tom G. Great story! One of Sigler’s best. This is a very entertaining listen. My only complaint is the overly L O N G interludes between episodes. The interludes themselves were not the problem, it was the fact that they were repeated two or three times (extreamly annoying) and the fact the audio level was higher than the episode audio level.

Tom G.

]]> By: Scott Rowe http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/comment-page-1/#comment-139240 Scott Rowe Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:56:08 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/#comment-139240 Is it just me or was there a voiceover issue in the middle of the final episode(ep. 27)? Sounded like one of the announcer guys doing several takes of intros for the weekly recaps. Is it just me or was there a voiceover issue in the middle of the final episode(ep. 27)? Sounded like one of the announcer guys doing several takes of intros for the weekly recaps.

]]> By: Phil Rossi http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/comment-page-1/#comment-113636 Phil Rossi Tue, 18 Dec 2007 02:15:24 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/#comment-113636 Sigler might be a little girl--but he did hit it out of the park with the Rookie. Great stuff. One of his best. Sigler might be a little girl–but he did hit it out of the park with the Rookie. Great stuff. One of his best.

]]> By: Rick Stringer http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/comment-page-1/#comment-113148 Rick Stringer Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:52:18 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/12/15/the-rookie-by-scott-sigler/#comment-113148 The Rookie is a fantastic story. It is great fun - even if you aren't a football fan. The Rookie is a fantastic story. It is great fun – even if you aren’t a football fan.

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