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breebers's review
4.0
Movie/TV Tie-ins are usually little more than expanded, well-written fan fiction. Not that there's anything wrong with that (when it is well-written and the story is good). However, this goes beyond your usual tie-in.
All the stories in this collection were written by members of the Highlander series cast and crew. Props masters, sword masters, producers, writers, and actors all contribute tales ranging from extensions of series episodes to stand alone tales, origin stories and yarns from the afterlife.
What surprised me most was the strength of the writing of many of the cast/crew. Obviously one expects the writers/creative consultants to be talented, and for the most part they were. But some of the most impressive stories come from those outside the 'writing' profession. Props Master Don Anderson wrote a riveting account of Methos' early life through the disbanding of the Horsemen. Many of the actors wrote stories pertaining to their characters, breathing more life into them - in the case of one of the guest stars an incredible back story, like an abridged and better written version of The Fencing Master. However, Peter WIngfield's brief, slightly abstract tale is unrelated to the Highlander universe as anyone ever saw it and is painfully enchanting.
The standout, for me, is swordmaster/actor F. Braun McAsh's story of an immortal's time with Vlad Tepes (aka Dracula) which is revealed being recited by Methos to Joe. It is equal parts exciting, horrifying and entertaining, while being extremely well researched and very articulate.
Overall a good collection of stories for the fans, by the biggest fans - the dedicated cast and crew. The only downside is it really made me miss the show.
All the stories in this collection were written by members of the Highlander series cast and crew. Props masters, sword masters, producers, writers, and actors all contribute tales ranging from extensions of series episodes to stand alone tales, origin stories and yarns from the afterlife.
What surprised me most was the strength of the writing of many of the cast/crew. Obviously one expects the writers/creative consultants to be talented, and for the most part they were. But some of the most impressive stories come from those outside the 'writing' profession. Props Master Don Anderson wrote a riveting account of Methos' early life through the disbanding of the Horsemen. Many of the actors wrote stories pertaining to their characters, breathing more life into them - in the case of one of the guest stars an incredible back story, like an abridged and better written version of The Fencing Master. However, Peter WIngfield's brief, slightly abstract tale is unrelated to the Highlander universe as anyone ever saw it and is painfully enchanting.
The standout, for me, is swordmaster/actor F. Braun McAsh's story of an immortal's time with Vlad Tepes (aka Dracula) which is revealed being recited by Methos to Joe. It is equal parts exciting, horrifying and entertaining, while being extremely well researched and very articulate.
Overall a good collection of stories for the fans, by the biggest fans - the dedicated cast and crew. The only downside is it really made me miss the show.
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