Comments on: Podcast Review #19: Nina Kimberly the Merciless

By: odin1eye

odin1eye — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:25:32 +0000

I agree with you on this one. I really enjoyed it and was thinking more of Robert Lynn Asprin (forgive the spelling) as well.. Truly a funny story.

By: rasplundjr

rasplundjr — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:03:25 +0000

Here’s another podcast novel that I had to kick myself in the ass for not getting to sooner. One of the most humorous looks at fantasy I’ve seen in a long time. Most humourous fantasy I’ve seen outside of Piers Anthony or Terry Pratchet. Can’t wait for the sequel.

By: odin1eye

odin1eye — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:32:06 +0000

Thanks for the comment Scott. Yes, the voice is MUCH better. To be fair, it Nina can still become a bit whiney at times, but is no where NEAR as painful as it was before. Give it a shot, I think you’ll like it.

By: Scott Roche

Scott Roche — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:34:27 +0000

See I love, love, LOVED Space Casey, but I jogged my memory banks and actually remember listening to the first few eps of this (before the remaster) and I couldn’t get into it for the reason you stated (voice). Glad to know the remaster has fixed that.

By: odin1eye

odin1eye — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:52:45 +0000

I reply to all comments, so I have to reply to this one too: ROTFL!

By: Richard Green aka Mainframe

Richard Green aka Mainframe — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:46:33 +0000

Yeah, now if only you didn’t have such darn good taste and took such care with your reviews, I could disagree more often with you. At least about anything besides “the story so far” – I mean, get over it already! *hehe*
Actually I can totally understand wanting to get on with the story, so I can’t even give you too hard a time about that. *darn-it*

By: odin1eye

odin1eye — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:35:50 +0000

I’ve ordered the print version and I really do think that it is a book my wife will enjoy. Humor is definitely a quality missing from genre and I love it when it is done well. I know that certain VERY good sites require mp3 file formats, however I like the m4p or AAC file type that itunes supports. It does provide chapter capabilities and would allow for the skipping of TSSF. That would be beautiful for me. Thanks for the great comment, and I’m looking forward to starting your book this week!

By: Edward G. Talbot

Edward G. Talbot — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:03:57 +0000

I read the print version and enjoyed it quite a bit. I am not a big fan of fantasy, but I think the humor sealed it for me, much the way Tee Morris’ Billibub Baddings books do.

As for TSSF, I’ve heard mixed reviews as well. I put them in my first podcast novel, but am leaning against them for the second one. What we need is a file format that allows episodic download but also allows easy forwarding past intro sections for those who want to skip them.

By: odin1eye

odin1eye — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:41:49 +0000

Thanks Richard for your unwavering support. However, I also LOVE it when you disagree with me. I’m not speaking for anyone but myself and I don’t claim to be, but you always state your opinions completely and with backing reasons. Thanks again.

By: Richard Green aka Mainframe

Richard Green aka Mainframe — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:19:07 +0000

I am not much of a fan of swords & dragons kind of stories, but I LOVE Nina Kimberly the Merciless, especially the new podiobook remastered edition.

The story has plenty of humor, but it also has a wonderful plot with excellent handling of the characters. If you end up liking the stories as much as I do, you may want to consider listening to the Nina Kimberly Companion podcast episodes for a behind the scenes look.

Christiana Ellis is my favorite podcast author. “Nina Kimberly the Merciless” & “Space Casey” are why.

Oh and thanks to Odin1Eye for another very well done review. I recommend reading his other podcast reviews & blog posts on this site.