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A different look at Highlander:The Series, September 8, 2000
By A Customer
This review is from: Highlander: An Evening at Joe's (Paperback)
This is a book that anyone who is a fan of Highlander:The Series will definitely enjoy. These short stories (some of which are really short) were written by the people who know Highlander:The Series best including Ken Gord (the Producer of the show), F. Braun McAsh (the show's swordmaster), Jim Byrnes (Joe Dawson), Peter Wingfield (Methos), Valentine Pelka (Kronos) and Stan Kirsch (Richie). Having the actors/crew write these stories instead of a "known" writer gives this collection of short stories a more personal feeling. The actors have gone one step further in exploring a side of their character than what was seen on the screen. Don't expect every story to include or even be about Duncan. That's what makes these stories so interesting. Jim's story is a look at Joe's experience in Vietnam. We finally get a look at the famous Methos Chronicles. We also get an idea of the relationship between Methos and Alexa from the time they left Joe's until Geneva. And Stan's story.. well you just have to read it for yourself (to tell you more would ruin the experience). In more than one case a totally different spin was put on the story. All in all these amateur writers did a great job of revisiting the Highlander characters we love. Hopefully there will be a second book somewhere down the line.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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A treat for any Highlander fan, September 23, 2000
This review is from: Highlander: An Evening at Joe's (Paperback)
An Evening at Joe's is an amazing anthology of fiction by various people involved in the television show 'Highlander.' While all of the stories were enjoyable, a few really stood out.
"Train from Bordeaux" is especially interesting, in that it explores the relationship of Methos to his "brothers," most especially Silas. It is rather bittersweet, and quite touching. It was writting by Gillian Horvath, a creative consultant on 'Highlander' and the editor of this book.
Another strong story, co-writting by Gillian Horvath and Donna Lettow, is "Postcards from Alexa." As the title suggests, this story covers the time that Methos and Alexa spent together (that was never show on-screen). It is a beautiful story, and it makes one want to cry at the end.
No Highlander anthology would be complete without a light-hearted Amanda story, and "The Star of Athena," by Laura Brennen, fits the bill perfectly.
"From the Grave," by Stan Kirsh, was an excellent portrayal of Richie. But then who would know the character better then the man who played him for six years?
Other notable stories, include "Consone's Diary, by Anthony De Longis and "The Staircase" by Valentine Pelka. "Consone's Diary" is the story of the Immortal Consone's (from the episode "Duende") meetings with MacLeod - told from Consone's point of view. Mr. Pelka's story is very thought provoking story about man's will to survive.
Overall, this is a great book, a must for every Highlander fan.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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A book worth reading, January 27, 2001
This review is from: Highlander: An Evening at Joe's (Paperback)
Very interesting book. Written not only by professional writers, but also by members of the cast and crew, it turns out to be a good source for new Highlander related stories, for the delight of those who followed the TV series -- and always wanted more.
Some of the short stories complete the ones developed on TV, filling those blanks you didn't see on the show; others, makes you feel as if you were watching a brand-new episode of Highlander. The stories varies from writer to writer, but yet you are able to enjoy all of them equally.
My favorites are "Post Cards From Alexa" (if you like Methos, you'll love it), "The Star of Athena" (Amanda in her better shape), "Pants" (very funny), "Consone's Diary" (MacLeod from Consone's point of view), "The Methos Chronicles Part I" (centuries of Methos' life are covered here) and "The Other Side of The Mirror" (Adrian Paul trapped in an alternative world).
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