The Godfather
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If you stumbled across this book please journal it to let us know where you found it. Read it, enjoy and release it so that someone else can also enjoy reading it.
Bookcrossing is a place where you share what you thought of this book with people all over the world. You can make an anonymous journal entry but if you do, you won't be able to get notification each time someone else journals this book. Following this books travels is very fun.
It is a crime novel written by American author Mario Puzo, originally published in 1969. It details the story of a fictitious Sicilian Mafia family based in New York City (and Long Beach, NY) and headed by Don Vito Corleone, who became synonymous with the Italian Mafia. The novel covers the years 1945 to 1955, and also provides the back story of Vito Corleone from early childhood to adulthood.
The book introduced Italian criminal terms like consigliere, caporegime, Cosa Nostra, and omertà to an English-speaking audience.
It formed the basis for a 1972 film of the same name. Two film sequels, including new contributions by Puzo himself, were made in 1974 and 1990. The first and second films are widely considered to be two of the greatest films of all time.
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2. Please read the book before other books (excluding any rings/rays that arrived first).Try to have this book read within 4-6 weeks.
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4. Please journal again when you've read the book to describe what you thought, and again when it is on its way to the next reader.
book size: PB 11cm x 17.8cm x 3cm,
Participants so far:
EmgeeNL Netherlands (EU)
Danielle23 UK (UK)
whateverman UK (UK)
shovelmonkey1 UK (Itnl)
shakeyerbooty UK (Itnl)
Lottiotta UK (Itnl)
DianaCosta Portugal (Itnl) BOOK TRAVELLING HERE
TwiggySC1973 US (US prefered, though will do Itnl if necessary) late addition
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Released 14 yrs ago (10/16/2009 UTC) at A fellow BookCrosser, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases
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Sent to EmgeeNL now to get the ray started while avoiding the UK postal strike.
Hope you enjoy it.
Finished reading the book. I've always liked books with suspense. Great book that I really enjoyed reading and had trouble to put aside.
I have PM'ed the next on the list for their address.
Released 14 yrs ago (11/15/2009 UTC) at Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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The book is on it's way to the next reader
A great book that I had reservations about picking up but I am so pleased that I did. Thanks bookowl1000 for sharing. I have PM'ed whateverman for their address and hope to get it posted off soon xx
Released 14 yrs ago (1/4/2010 UTC) at Sunderland, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom
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Off to whateverman, the next in line xx
There are a few differences between the book and films but not many. It was enjoyable to find out more about Johnny Fontane who only had a bit part in the film.
Very very good and i think its the first time that i'm able to say that both the book and films are in my top ten lists!.
I've messaged the next person and will post asap!
Released 14 yrs ago (2/15/2010 UTC) at Lancaster, Lancashire United Kingdom
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Released as part of the bookray. Passed on to shovelmonkey. Sorry for the delay!
This book is now ready to travel on to Shakeyerbooty once i've got their address.
Released 14 yrs ago (3/4/2010 UTC) at -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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Just got Shakeyerbooty's address so this book is now heading in their direction. Enjoy!
Released 14 yrs ago (3/31/2010 UTC) at Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada
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Sending onto the next reader, enjoy!
Thanks again!
7th April 2010
Started reading this yesterday. :)
15th April 2010
I finished this in the early hours of this morning, and I have mixed feelings. In many ways it was such a cold book that I don't know if I can say I enjoyed it, but I found it fascinating and loved following the characters and their choices. The ending was utterly perfect! I didn't like how the characters go on about respect and then think nothing of a man beating his wife, though.
I've PMed DianaCosta, who's next in the ring, but check out her bookshelf. No books caught or registered, and only one forum post ever. Should this just come straight home? (ETA: Oh, it's a bookring, so if she doesn't reply I get to pick what to do with it. Cool!)
Released 13 yrs ago (4/21/2010 UTC) at By mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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I sent this on to DianaCosta in Portugal today, by Airmail. It's expected to arrive in 3-5 working days, I think. :) Hope you enjoy it!