The Godfather
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The Godfather
Just got this book for my birthday. In truth, I didn't even know there was a book. Has anyone read it? It's a part of some classic series, so I guess some deem it a classic. My dad thought it was as good as the movie, which I also have not seen. I know, and I live in NJ.
--Andy
"Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum sonatur."
Whatever is said in Latin sounds profound.
I believe in the One who says there is life after this.
Now tell me how much more open can my mind be?
"Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum sonatur."
Whatever is said in Latin sounds profound.
I believe in the One who says there is life after this.
Now tell me how much more open can my mind be?
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I think the books were much better, but then, I usually do. I have a strange bias against movies made from books.
I especially like the way that they describe the young Vito Corleone's "establishment" as a man who could get things done for you, etc.
Also recommend The Fourth K by him. Good books.
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I especially like the way that they describe the young Vito Corleone's "establishment" as a man who could get things done for you, etc.
Also recommend The Fourth K by him. Good books.
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A really bad translation was God and Generals. Man, boring movie, and pretty different from a great book (great if you like military history anyway).
--Andy
"Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum sonatur."
Whatever is said in Latin sounds profound.
I believe in the One who says there is life after this.
Now tell me how much more open can my mind be?
"Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum sonatur."
Whatever is said in Latin sounds profound.
I believe in the One who says there is life after this.
Now tell me how much more open can my mind be?
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I read the novel just last month. The first two movies are two of my favorite movies of all time.
There is a lot of hidden references in the movies to parts in the book.
If you're a fan of the movies, the book is a must-read in my opinion.
It's written in that 'omni-present' point-of-view narrative; which is not as popular anymore.
The novel also goes on on great tangents with minor charactors; giving you half of their life stories in just a few pages.
Great read. I was disappointed when I was done that I couldn't keep reading!
There is a lot of hidden references in the movies to parts in the book.
If you're a fan of the movies, the book is a must-read in my opinion.
It's written in that 'omni-present' point-of-view narrative; which is not as popular anymore.
The novel also goes on on great tangents with minor charactors; giving you half of their life stories in just a few pages.
Great read. I was disappointed when I was done that I couldn't keep reading!
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These parts of the description sound like much fun...drew wrote:...The novel also goes on on great tangents with minor charactors; giving you half of their life stories in just a few pages.
Great read. I was disappointed when I was done that I couldn't keep reading!
One or two scenes from the movie(s?) were much-referenced around my house, growing up!
(pretty sure anyone who's seen it can guess what one of those is!)
Also, good to see you drew!
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"People without hope not only don't write novels, but what is more to the point, they don't read them.
They don't take long looks at anything, because they lack the courage.
The way to despair is to refuse to have any kind of experience, and the novel, of course, is a way to have experience."
-Flannery O'Connor
"In spite of much that militates against quietness there are people who still read books. They are the people who keep me going."
-Elisabeth Elliot, Preface, "A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael"
They don't take long looks at anything, because they lack the courage.
The way to despair is to refuse to have any kind of experience, and the novel, of course, is a way to have experience."
-Flannery O'Connor
"In spite of much that militates against quietness there are people who still read books. They are the people who keep me going."
-Elisabeth Elliot, Preface, "A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael"
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One involved a horse's head!
That's the one I was talking about.
I don't remember other specific quotes right now...
There was a certain tone of voice and demeanor that went with the quotes, though. (so you knew they were probably from "The Godfather," even without having seen it!)
That's the one I was talking about.
I don't remember other specific quotes right now...
There was a certain tone of voice and demeanor that went with the quotes, though. (so you knew they were probably from "The Godfather," even without having seen it!)
"People without hope not only don't write novels, but what is more to the point, they don't read them.
They don't take long looks at anything, because they lack the courage.
The way to despair is to refuse to have any kind of experience, and the novel, of course, is a way to have experience."
-Flannery O'Connor
"In spite of much that militates against quietness there are people who still read books. They are the people who keep me going."
-Elisabeth Elliot, Preface, "A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael"
They don't take long looks at anything, because they lack the courage.
The way to despair is to refuse to have any kind of experience, and the novel, of course, is a way to have experience."
-Flannery O'Connor
"In spite of much that militates against quietness there are people who still read books. They are the people who keep me going."
-Elisabeth Elliot, Preface, "A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael"
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Great to see you on here again, drew! I'm a big fan of your Let's Pretend We're In The Close thread in In Pursuit Of Mallory! Thanks for all your contributions, but especially for that thread!
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Well; I'll be honest and say that I did not remember that one until I followed your link. It was pretty entertaining.Cord Hurn wrote:Great to see you on here again, drew! I'm a big fan of your Let's Pretend We're In The Close thread in In Pursuit Of Mallory! Thanks for all your contributions, but especially for that thread!![]()
But thread drift-thread drift! We gotta get back to Mario Puzzo's masterpiece here!
Fans of the movies; who haven't read the book might be entertained to read the history of Vito Corleone coming to America is actually in the novel; though it didn't get filmed until the second movie
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I've seen the film and having read John Dickie's book Cosa Nostra on tho origins of the Mafia would be interested to read GF's take on the Sicilian part of the story. Alas my library don't see fit to hold a copy so looks like I'll have to spring for one on eBay which to a tight-fisted Cornish man like me, makes me
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Your politicians screwed you over and you are suprised by this?
....and the glory of the world becomes less than it was....
'Have we not served you well'
'Of course - you know you have.'
'Then let it end.'
We are the Bloodguard
....and the glory of the world becomes less than it was....
'Have we not served you well'
'Of course - you know you have.'
'Then let it end.'
We are the Bloodguard
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They probably could Av, but they don't like being interupted in the midst of their animated discussions about their private lives and being made to actually do some work, so it's easier not to bother. ![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/wink.gif)
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Your politicians screwed you over and you are suprised by this?
....and the glory of the world becomes less than it was....
'Have we not served you well'
'Of course - you know you have.'
'Then let it end.'
We are the Bloodguard
....and the glory of the world becomes less than it was....
'Have we not served you well'
'Of course - you know you have.'
'Then let it end.'
We are the Bloodguard
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You convinced me. Next Saturday I'm going to go down there and.....and...... I know not what, but be sure it will be cataclysmic in it's effect! ![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/wink.gif)
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Your politicians screwed you over and you are suprised by this?
....and the glory of the world becomes less than it was....
'Have we not served you well'
'Of course - you know you have.'
'Then let it end.'
We are the Bloodguard
....and the glory of the world becomes less than it was....
'Have we not served you well'
'Of course - you know you have.'
'Then let it end.'
We are the Bloodguard