pickIn his introduction F. F. Coppola says he had expected The Godfather to be more classy, i.e. literary. He got something more akin to a dime store novel.
Like Coppola, I too expected something classy, so at first I was a bit disappointed; Puzo is not a great writer. He repeats himself often, uses dialogue for info dumps, etc. But if you keep in mind the pulp fiction aesthetic and let the story take center stage, it eventually earns its stripes.
pick14-21 Jan 24 (audiobook)
Coppola‘s films adhered very closely to this novel, but fortunately they left out a few of the more cringeworthy chapters Such as the whole after story of Lucy Mancini. So as a huge fan of the films, I really enjoyed the book despite such episodes.
Puzo‘s world seems very real and his characters are brutal but also mostly sympathetic.
Looking forward to a rewatch.
pickThis book incredible, and the audio narration is perfect. It‘s an amazing mix of family, community, betrayal, and violence. I especially appreciated all of the backstory and interconnections. I enjoyed it so much more than I expected and will have to make time for the movie now as well.
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I‘ve never seen the movie, but I‘ve really only heard good things of both the movie and book, so I added this to my Audible collection. The story is sometimes violent, but it‘s also much more engaging than I expected. The flashbacks and history of the various characters make me more invested in their stories. I‘m intrigued to continue. Additionally, the narration is fantastic.
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Favorite part of flying - reading and eating…. ✈️ Flying back to FloriHell … only 117 more days until I‘m a Mitten resident 🙂
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pick5️⃣🌟Im not sure I can say whether I liked the book or movie better, they give such strong reasons to love both in different ways. The movie has the incredible actors, directing, and cinematography. The book gives more detail and background info of the lives of each character- Flashbacks that help to understand the relationships and gives them more of a personality rather then being just a mobster. The narrator lets us into their thoughts.🌹
pickAlthough this book was very good and the movie followed it closely, I think this is one of the rare cases where the movie is actually better than the book. The book spends a fair bit of time on side characters and plots outside of the Corleone family that are just not as interesting. There was something about the writing style that made it very easy to read, I can see why it was on the bestseller lists for 70 weeks when it came out.
pickThis book is very enjoyable, the characters are really interesting. I'm very excited to see where the book goes. My favorite character is the Don, because its very interesting to hear about how he built his empire and how he is is going to deal with the challenges he faces.
Working the middle school book fair and starting my February #bookspin
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February‘s #bookspin and #doublespin
Both of these books are on my 23 in ‘23 list, so I‘m excited to check them off!
Thank you for hosting, @TheAromaofBooks 📚
pickYay! Finished my first book of 2023! My husband and I listened to this book together during our road trip. Surprisingly, I enjoyed this book (the movie never caught my attention before). I liked how in depth Puzo described his characters and I loved that "family" was important even though the Corleones were killers. It was graphic at times but not enough to deter me.
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At the time Vito Corleone didn't know the effect of this smile. It was chilling because it attempted no menace. He smiled as if it was some private joke only he himself could appreciate. But since he smiled in that fashion only in affairs that were lethal and since the joke wasn't really private and since his eyes didn't smile and since his outward character was usually so reasonable and quiet, the sudden unmasking of his true self was frightening
pickI read this for the 50th anniversary of the film. And while the film is undoubtedly excellent, do yourself a favor and read this book. There is a richness to the characters, even the minor ones, that is somewhat lost on screen. Michael's tragic, negative arc is so much more of a gut punch when you see it from the pages. A thoroughly satisfying read.
I don't trust society to protect us, I have no intention of placing my fate in the hands of men whose only qualification is that they managed to con a block of people to vote for them.
Mario Puzo, The Godfather (The Godfather, #1)
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FINALLY got around to reading this one (to be honest, I read it because my friend said he would read Percy Jackson if I read this)
I haven't read such an action packed book in ages! Generally this ain't my type of genre, but thoroughly enjoyed it!
Onto the next!
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Day 163.
Here I will note 365 books (or as many as I will have before I get tired) that have shaped my taste in literature. No explanations, no reviews. Just the cover of the book.
I do not challenge anyone. You are all welcome to take part.
Weather forecaster on radio: “It‘s going to be a rainy, raw day today. Go back to bed. It‘s a total waste of a day.”
Me: “I beg to differ…” 🙂
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I‘ve seeing the movie a million times and I love it but I‘ve never read it.
What could I possibly say about this book that hasn't already been said. Masterclass of a book. I belong to the school which says the book was better than the movie and it truly was!
To share my personal trivia, I read this when I was quite young and finished it overnight. Sleep time included, I read the book start-to-finish in under 48 hours. Kid you not.
I have read it in bits over the years and this is value for money.
@Eggs #wondrouswednesday
1. TK-421 is an ill fated storm trooper in the first Star Wars movie. I forgot the - in my litsy handle.
2. In the early morning or late evening in my chair.
3. The audible 50th anniversary edition of The Godfather read by Joe Mantegna.
4. Currently 4 people, no pets, and an unknown number of groundhogs under our shed.
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pickThe writing in this book is captivating. The way he tells the stories of not only the family, but of supporting and minor characters really pulls the story together. Every backstory has purpose, and every character has their own story to tell. Such a good read.
pickCheck out this book on Goodreads: The Godfather https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22034.The_Godfather
“Tom, don't let anybody kid you. It's all personal, every bit of business. Every piece of shit every man has to eat every day of his life is personal. They call it business. Okay. But it's personal as hell. You know where I learned that from? The Don. My old man. The Godfather. ”
― Mario Puzo, The Godfather
Nov. 29
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Classic movies-I LOVE this prompt! I'm a movie buff and classics are the best!
1) The Godfather
2) Rear Window - an all time fave ❤️
3) Casablanca
4) Pillow Talk
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pick398 pages. No comments needed, just rinse and repeat. Pick pick pick.
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I had to have a friend pick a number after I counted up all my unread books cause that‘s how indecisive I‘ve become. Pleasantly surprised with how well written this is! I don‘t know why I expected it to be a little hacky but I‘m a sucker for Mafia related things.
pickIf you like the movie you will love this book, it's one of my favorites.
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I'm a huge fan of the movie but I've never read the book and of course it's on my tbr.
pickMuch better than I remembered. Sonny, Michael, Tom Hagen and the rest leap off the page, and towering over them all the Godfather himself, one of the great figures of popular fiction. Puzo deserves to be recognised as one of the most influential figures in popular culture.
pickI enjoyed this and I'm looking forward to watching the movie now and perhaps even getting into other gangster movies and books.
1. Done, finally finished and enjoyed it more than I thought I would
2. It‘s an olive green shirt
3. Not much this week, painted with my nephew just today.
4. Yes to both
5. Given some love and will give more!
#FriYayIntro
so-soWild ride, Crazy story. A look into corruption like never seen before. I'd give this book 5 stars if it wasn't for the filthy parts, If I had a hard copy I'd mark them out with a Black Marker. 😂 My innocent self will not tolerate such things 😂.
I won't be reading a Crime Novel for a long time.
It was well written, the Author always seemed to find the right words.
PS: I know The Godfather is a famous movie; I've never watched.
I wonder how many people were on the beach reading this in the #SummerOf69
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Sometimes the movie is just as good, if not better than, the book. These two definitely fall into that category. It‘s been over ten years since I‘ve read either. No desire to pick them up again, but am now definitely in the mood for some Pacino and Deniro. Maybe I skip both The Godfather and Goodfellas (based on Wiseguy) and go straight to the best: The Godfather Part II! 🍿 🎥
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