Attention: Fans of "The Godfather."

Frankie · 07-13-2005, 03:33 PM

I just finished "listening" to "The Godfather Returns" by Mark Winegardner....... WOW!!!

I highly recommend it. It is extremely well written. I suggest checking out the unabridged CD book. 17 CDs. Well worth listening too. Scott Brick is the best book narator I have ever heard. He does a magnificent job and keeps you listening. Does a dead on Michael and Fredo. The story picks up at the end of "The Godfather" (movie) and goes to 1962. Absolutely great.

**Dave Lane** · 07-13-2005, 03:35 PM

Where did you get it?

Dave

**alpha_omega** · 07-13-2005, 03:46 PM

Thanks Frankie...sounds like an offer I can't refuse.

Jenson71 · 07-13-2005, 03:53 PM

Hammock Parties · 07-13-2005, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenson71

What the **** is wrong with this? Have you even heard/read it? It might be good.

Buzzsaw · 07-13-2005, 04:09 PM

I read it and didn't care for it. Of course, once you've read Puzo, there is no substitute.

If you're a Puzo or Godfather fan, check out "The Last Don"; there's a book and also a mini-series that was released on DVD (check e-bay, stars Kirstie Allie, pre-Crispy Creme era). The book is more brutal and violent than The Godfather, and that's saying a lot if you've read the book.

See you guys in week 1 at your house. J-E-T-S.

elvomito · 07-13-2005, 04:28 PM

the last don book was really good, so was the sicilian, although the movie for that one spewed loads.

Frazod · 07-13-2005, 05:30 PM

I read it when it first came out. There was one gaping flaw - the complete absence of Frank Pentangeles - but other than that, I enjoyed it and it was a good read. It did try a little too hard to meld fiction with fictionalized fact, though.

Frankie · 07-13-2005, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Lane

Where did you get it?

Dave

I checked it out from our library. But Borders should have it if you want to purchase it.

Frankie · 07-13-2005, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gochiefs

What the **** is wrong with this? Have you even heard/read it? It might be good.

It IS good.

Frankie · 07-13-2005, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

I read it when it first came out. There was one gaping flaw - the complete absence of Frank Pentangeles - but other than that, I enjoyed it and it was a good read.

I wondered about Frankie Five-Angles not being in it too. But it didn't bother me too much. The new characters (Nick Jerace, et al) are pretty good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by frazod

It did try a little too hard to meld fiction with fictionalized fact, though.

Agreed:

Johnny Fountain = Frank Sinatra
Jimmy Shay = John Kennedy
Danny Shay = Bobby Kennedy
Louie Russo = Sam Giancana

etc.

Frazod · 07-13-2005, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

Johnny Fountain = Frank Sinatra
Jimmy Shay = John Kennedy
Danny Shay = Bobby Kennedy
Louie Russo = Sam Giancana

etc.

Don't forget Geraci = Valachi

Frankie · 07-13-2005, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Don't forget Geraci = Valachi

Is that who he is? I thought so, but wasn't sure. But then again he's writing an expose book in the end.

Frazod · 07-13-2005, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

Is that who he is? I thought so, but wasn't sure. But then again he's writing an expose book in the end.

Yeah, that had to be the comparison he was going for.

Frankie · 07-13-2005, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Yeah, that had to be the comparison he was going for.

07-13-2005, 03:33 PM
Frankie Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Casino cash: $10004900	Attention: Fans of "The Godfather." I just finished "listening" to "The Godfather Returns" by Mark Winegardner....... WOW!!! I highly recommend it. It is extremely well written. I suggest checking out the unabridged CD book. 17 CDs. Well worth listening too. Scott Brick is the best book narator I have ever heard. He does a magnificent job and keeps you listening. Does a dead on Michael and Fredo. The story picks up at the end of "The Godfather" (movie) and goes to 1962. Absolutely great.
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Buzzsaw Starter Join Date: May 2005 Casino cash: $10004900	I read it and didn't care for it. Of course, once you've read Puzo, there is no substitute. If you're a Puzo or Godfather fan, check out "The Last Don"; there's a book and also a mini-series that was released on DVD (check e-bay, stars Kirstie Allie, pre-Crispy Creme era). The book is more brutal and violent than The Godfather, and that's saying a lot if you've read the book. See you guys in week 1 at your house. J-E-T-S.
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Frazod WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $2835085	I read it when it first came out. There was one gaping flaw - the complete absence of Frank Pentangeles - but other than that, I enjoyed it and it was a good read. It did try a little too hard to meld fiction with fictionalized fact, though.
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