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Favorite Puzo Novels #167760
01/05/02 12:54 PM
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Mines would be

1)The Godfather
2)The Last Don
3)Omerta

(im planning on reading the sicilian later on)


"You don't understand! I could've had class. I could've been a contender. I could've been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am. Let's face it......It was you, Charley." - Terry (Marlon Brando), On the Waterfront (1954). One of my favorites
Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167761
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Interesting thing is that I was planning on reviving an old thread with such a topic...

I have recently read "The Fortunate Pilgrim" and was stunned. It's not a Mafia/Gangster book, but it ranks up with my favourite of all time (not only of Puzo)

Anyway, here is the list of Puzo Novels (those I've read*) in order of preference (after the introduction of The Fortunate Pilgrim:

1] The Godfather
2] The Fortunate Pilgrim
3] The Sicilian
4] The Last Don
5] Omerta

*I'm yet to read The Dark Arena and The Family...But having some idea about the topic of The Dark Arena, I don't think I'll like it...I also have to buy The Fourth K...


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Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167762
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Mine would be
1.) The Godfather
2.) The Fortunate Pilgrim
3.) Fools Die
4.) Omerta
5.) The Last Don

I've yet to read The Fourth K and the Sicilian and I just started the Dark Arena.
The Family isn't going to be published in Australia at all which I'm not happy about. So if the guy who posted an answer to my Family in Australia question reads this thread, there's some bad news for you. I really really hope I got the wrong information though.
Liz.


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Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167763
01/19/02 04:29 PM
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mine would be
1:GodFather
2:The Last Don
3:Fools Die


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Teddy: Well, I hope its not as serious as his, 'cos this guy's dead.
Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167764
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1)Godfather.
2)Omerta.
3)The Last Don


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First rule of Fight Club, you do not talk about Fight Club. Second rule of Fight Club, you DO NOT talk about Fight Club. Third rule of Fight Club, when someone say "stop" or goes limp, the fight is over. Fourth rule of Fight Club, only two guys to a fight. Fifth rule of Fight Club, one fight at a time. Sixth rule of Fight Club, no shirt, no shoes. Seventh rule of Fight Club, fights go on as long as they have to. Eighth and final rule of Fight Club if this is your first night at Fight Club you have to fight.
Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167765
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i loved the last don but it the godfather will always be number 1 on my list


"You don't understand! I could've had class. I could've been a contender. I could've been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am. Let's face it......It was you, Charley." - Terry (Marlon Brando), On the Waterfront (1954). One of my favorites
Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167766
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Godfather Is King Forever!


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First rule of Fight Club, you do not talk about Fight Club. Second rule of Fight Club, you DO NOT talk about Fight Club. Third rule of Fight Club, when someone say "stop" or goes limp, the fight is over. Fourth rule of Fight Club, only two guys to a fight. Fifth rule of Fight Club, one fight at a time. Sixth rule of Fight Club, no shirt, no shoes. Seventh rule of Fight Club, fights go on as long as they have to. Eighth and final rule of Fight Club if this is your first night at Fight Club you have to fight.
Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167767
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1) The Godfather
2) The Fortunate Pilgrim
3) The Sicilian
4) Omerta
5) The Last Don
6) The Fourth K

I'm currently reading Fools Die and have yet to read The Family and The Dark Arena. I'll like to have them all read by May.

Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167768
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well youll be in for a good read mal, i havent read those yet but ive heard theyre good and i might read them sooner or later


"You don't understand! I could've had class. I could've been a contender. I could've been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am. Let's face it......It was you, Charley." - Terry (Marlon Brando), On the Waterfront (1954). One of my favorites
Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167769
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I was thinking it over and I've changed my order.
1.) The Godfather
2.) Fools Die
3.) The Fortune Pilgrim
4.) The Last Don
5.) Omerta
6.) The Dark Arena

I finally found a copy of The Fourth K which I haven't read yet, but from what I've heard it's really good.


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Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167770
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1. The Sicilian
2. The Godfather
3. The Last Don
4. The Fortunate Pilgrim
5. Omerta

Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167771
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1. godfather
2. the last don
. . . . planning to buy OMERTA next.
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Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167772
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Obviously, the Godfather is the best. I also enjoyed Omerta, the Last Don, the Sicilian, and the Fourth K. 4th K was not a mob book, but I found it very enjoyable anyway. I didn't really like Fortunate Pilgram as much, but I guess you don't have to like all his books. I'm a huge Tom Clancy, Patricia Cornwell, and Jack Higgins fan and I don't always like ALL of their books either.


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Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167773
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Mario Puzo is a genius, may he rest in peace


"You don't understand! I could've had class. I could've been a contender. I could've been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am. Let's face it......It was you, Charley." - Terry (Marlon Brando), On the Waterfront (1954). One of my favorites
Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167774
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1. The Godfather
2. The Sicilian
3. The Last Don


"Mio padre se chiamo Antonio Andolini, e questo è per te." - Robert De Niro to Giuseppe Sillato in The Godfather Part II.
Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167775
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He truly was a genius. He is missed.


"Mio padre se chiamo Antonio Andolini, e questo è per te." - Robert De Niro to Giuseppe Sillato in The Godfather Part II.
Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167776
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good yes..Genius NO...sorry


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Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167777
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I would rank the Puzo books I've read as follows:

The Sicilian
The Last Don
Omerta
The Fourth K


Just when I get out, they pull me back in.

Michael Corleone in The Godfather III
Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167778
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Sorry, I mean

The Sicilian
The Godfather
The Last Don
Omerta
The Fourth K


Just when I get out, they pull me back in.

Michael Corleone in The Godfather III
Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167779
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I've only read the Godfather so thats my fave.

Welcome to the board Lemans....by the way...if you make a mistake in your post, there is a button in the top right corner of your post which allows you to edit it


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"We're all gonna be three little Fonzies - and what was Fonzie?!", "Cool?", "Correct-a-mundo!"

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Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167780
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In Quality:
1. The Sicilian
2. The Fortunate Pilgrim
3. The Godfather

My Favorites:
1. The Godfather
2. The Sicilian
3. The Fortunate Pilgrim

Most Overrated: The Last Don (sorry, I just can't take gangsters named "Pippi," "Cross," &"Dante" very seriously) :rolleyes:

In the "I Wish He Hadn't Done That" category: The Fourth K

Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167781
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Fav: The Godfather
The Sicilian
The Last Don

And all of them make good movies. Espcially The Godfather.

Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167782
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1) The Godfather
2) The Sicilian
3) The Last Don
4) Omerta


Chris: "He could be out there stalking us right now..." -Paulie: "With what...his cock!

Tony Soprano : You're looking good. Looking better.
Junior Soprano: Tony, if you're gonna lie to me, tell me there's a broad in the car waiting to tongue my balls.
Tony Soprano : Hey, you want that, it's a phone call away.
Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167783
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1) The Sicilian
2) The Family
3) The Fortunate Pilgrim
4) Omerta

I haven't read The Godfather and The Last Don novel yet. See, the thing with me is that it's hard for me to read the book after i've already seen the movie because i already know what's going to happen. Other than that, i plan on reading The GF and The Last Don novels anyway because those two ranked in almost all your lists.

Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167784
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No. 1: The Sicilian (...the best book I've ever read!)

No. 2: The Godfather

{No. 3: Comin' Soon...}


...can't take the pressure or the pain/ Too much for these young eyes/ Real G's don't die, that's a lie/ 'Cuz I'm dyin' inside, cryin' inside...

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Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167785
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TheChosen1, check out the topic "Turi Giuliano v. Michael Corleone" when you get time.

You'll see me bleeding all over the screen about the ending of The Sicilian.

I was just trying to find anyone who felt the impact of the ending like I did.


Just when I get out, they pull me back in.

Michael Corleone in The Godfather III
Re: Favorite Puzo Novels #167786
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1)Dark Arena
2)godfather
3)Omerta


It was all familiar to him, the farewells to time and place and memory, and he felt no sorrow, no desolation, that finally there was no one, no human being to speed him on his way, only the wind which swept across the ruined continent he could never leave.
Mario Puzo-The Dark Arena

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