Fantastic! I've found a new favorite author!
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“Ok, so let me start off by saying that i'm very impressed. I first heard about this book when listening to another author's podcast novel. Seconds in to the preview for Shape Shifters, i knew i had to have it. I quickly popped into iTunes and began my journey into the world of Shape Shifters.
The first thing that grabbed me was the author's voice. There is something about it; some quality to it that lends greatly to this story. I found that it grabbed my attention right away, and has yet to let me down. I've listened to hundreds of audio books/ podcast "podio" books, and i really prefer hearing the author's voice reading them. You get more out of it, i feel. He speaks as he has imagined the characters to be when writing the story. Mr. Parrish's voice does just that.
Alright, now on to the story. I found the 'writing' style to be very well paced. He gets in to just enough details to get you thinking and paying attention, but not too much to bore you or seem like he's a try-hard. He has a point to get across, and he does so quite well. The story and character development moves along briskly, but does so without feeling rushed. It has a great flow.
As far as the characters in the story, once again, I can't complain. They are very believable, and have a broad range of personality traits. It's very easy to 'feel' what they are going through. A job well done, in my opinion. The animalistic undertones to the characters as they develop is very cool and, in my opinion, very well thought out. I like a character that i can imagine being real, and Mr. Parrish has provided. :)
Now, for the storyline/plot itself, I am very satisfied. There are no real unexpected twists and turns (which i generaly like to have), but i don't feel that they are lacking in this story. This isn't a story that is meant to spin your head around and confuse you. I feel that the author had a direction he wanted to go in, and he stuck to it. It worked out very well and in fact, i'm glad there are no weird twists or surprises. I think that had there been any, it would have taken away from the satisfaction of the story itself. I didn't want to wonder what was happening next, or if so-and-so was really this way or not. I just wanted to hear the tale unfold. That's what I wanted, and that's what (I feel) was delivered.
Regarding the 'graphic' content, i feel it was just right. There was 'blood and guts' ;) when there needed to be, and there was strong sexual content when there needed to be. This isn't a kid's bedtime story about the big bad wolf; this is an adult werewolf story. When there is passion, it should be conveyed in a passionate manner. The 'animalistic' nature that is involved in this story would (in my opinion) tend to lead the reader wanting something like that. I found the 'adult content' to be tasteful enough, but with enough vulgarity to keep it exciting.
All-in-all, I feel that this is a homerun. Great job, Mr. Parrish. I am looking forward to listening to 'SHAT', Chicken Pi, and the rest of your future stories. Thank you for providing such an enjoyable adventure!”
T4NK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/11
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