Customer Reviews

Due South: The Official Compendium

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2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

In all fairness to the producers, cast and crew of due South, this isn't their fault. This seems to have been a corporate scramble to cash in on dS, and I sympathize with everyone who worked so hard to make the show as marvelous, witty, cunning and intelligent as it is... as this book is not. There are a very pitifully few bright spots, like the recipe, and the photos. As noted by previous reviewers, the book has as little to do with due South as the movie Last of the Mohicans had to do with the book... without being even remotely as good. (I'm reminded of the "Slug" commercial on TV at the moment, where the suits are telling the ceo all about the products and tie ins, and tell him they can have a script for the movie by Friday.) Wait for it to come to your local library. If it never comes, you haven't missed anything.

I was disappointed in the book because I thought it would be objective, historical information about the cast, crew and production. I've read teeny bopper "Teen Beat" fan magazines w/ more credibility than this book. The pictures are nice but many of the captions have wrong information (such as what's going on in the episode at the time of the scene). As a prior reviewer states, most of the "essays" allegedly written by characters are actually "out of character", either using language or referring to events not used by those characters in the show. There is almost no historical information--such as a listing of episode titles and dates shown or information about the actors,writers, directors and/or producers who were the driving force behind this great show. All in all, it's useful only for the pictures.

I expected this book to be an informative behind-the-scenes look at my favorite TV show. Instead, it's more of a scrapbook reminiscent of a $5 Teen Fan magazine found in most grocery stores. It's pretty small too, barely larger than most paperbacks.

The bulk of the book consists of comments or essays "written" by the characters. It's hard to take them seriously as the wording doesn't mesh with the personalities of the characters. And the text rarely gives you any information you did not already know.

There is no episode guide, nor interesting information about the making of the show. There's no mention of the history involved in the show.

There are some recipes in the back, as well as geographical/economic/historical information about the city of Chicago. There's a couple pages wasted with just snapshots from episodes.

I'd recommend this only if you must have every DUE SOUTH merchandise, and STILL only if you can't find this book for 50% off. The UK edition may be more informative.

When I recived this book I was surpized at all the info it gave me. There are many essays "written" by the characters which give me an insight on their lives. There are also many great recipies in the back. My family and I have cooked and enjoyed Bannock and Pasta Fagoli, two of the many recipies.

One of my favorite parts are all the pictures of Fraser, Ray, and, of course, Diefenbaker. There is an episode list and a list of Due South web sites. If you have the Due South CD (volume 1), then you can sing along with "Ride Forever", for the words are in there.

I reccomened this book to all Due South fans.

DUE SOUTH IS THE BEST!!!!!!!

The book didn't even mention the shows creator, Paul Haggis, his sister producer and writer Kathy Slevin or producer Jeff King. That's just incredible in my mind! It's got lots of great photos but aside from that, not much else. Also, most of the websites listed at the back have long since expired, of course that's expected with print material.

Today we are so overwhelmed with negative messages. Due South is positive..the script uses English, not profanity..the portrayal of friendship is the best feature, but the story line is also varied and a reality check. Just can't watch it enough, so the book helps keep track of the episodes.

I loved this book. It gives a very descriptive view of due South and helps to understand some of the "inside jokes" that you wouldn't otherwise know about. It was very informative, and also is very entertaining.

The reviews I read of this book were very misleading. The important facts about the book weren't pointed out. Like the fact this is a book for Fraser devotees and those who love the third season. I am neither. I don't watch S3 because I don't like it, and I'm not all *that* keen on Fraser. This book has more Stan than Ray, and while there are it seems, hundreds of pics of Fraser there are only a half dozen of Ray, and he's hardly mentioned. Stan is featured much more, as are the third season episodes. If I had seen this book in a store I wouldn't have bought it. But for what it is, the book should have been bigger in size, the contents seem to be squashed in. A big disappointment to a S1/2 fan like me, and an even bigger let down for a Ray fan. Only buy this if you truly buy everything DS or you love Fraser and Stan. And I would not recommend it to someone curious about the programme because it does not give a full picture. It's a big kick in the teeth for fans of the show before S3. A huge let down. I have to agree with the reviewer who said it was set out like a US Teen mag. I didn't like it at all, it was a big disappointment compared to what I was expecting. There should have been more Ray!!!! Giving it One Star is being very generous!

It's Due South!!! Gotta love anything with the most gorgeous mountie on earth.(; Every true fans gotta have it!

Sara (3rd season rules!!!!!)

Could you please tell me if I can pay by credit card or partial payment.

Thank you kindly,

Marc Simbrow