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The Family
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LENGTH5 hrs and 28 mins
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RELEASE DATE01-01-03
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
In The Family, this singular novelist transports his readers back to 15th century Rome, and reveals to us the extravagance and intrigue of the Vatican as surely as he once revealed the secrets of the Mafia. At the story's center is Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander VI, a man whose lustful appetites were matched only by his consuming love of family. Surrounding him are his extraordinary children: simple, unloved Jofre; irascible, heartless Juan; beautiful, strong-willed Lucrezia; and passionate warrior Cesare, Machiavelli's friend and inspiration. Their stories constitute a symphony of human emotion and behavior, from pride to romance to jealousy to betrayal and murderous rage.
A labor of love two decades in the making, The Family marks the final triumph of one of the greatest storytellers of our time.
©2001 Estate of Mario Puzo and Carol Gino; (P)2001, 2003 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.
What the Critics Say
"The saga is lush, full of detail, with characters who manage to be larger than life while seeming entirely realistic....The plot is appropriately epic in scope, mixing fact and fiction seamlessly." (Booklist)
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What Members Say
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"15th Century Godfather"
The story of Pope Alexander VI and his family is truly amazing. Puzo took half a lifetime to research and write this book. Facinating look into the decatent life of one of the first crime families of the Western World. Did Puzo base the Godfather story around the characters of this story ? I THINK SO ! A must read for anyone that enjoys a rich theater experience that surrounds this period of history.
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"Felt like I was there."
engaging. nice mix of history and entertainment. I don't like fiction. this is an exception
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steve kearny, NJ, United States 06-16-11 Member Since 2009An avid reader, who also loves to listen.
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"Better than expected"
I have to admit I didn't like to showtime series too much but this book was much better than I anticipated. Puzo is a great author and the narrator was excellent as well.
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"Get another perspectives on the Borgias"
Where does The Family rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far?I had read this book years ago - before the Borgias on TV and became totally intrigued with this family. So now that we've seen one season of the Borgias I wanted to revisit Mario Puzo's version to see how they compare. The details of "family" life in the late 1400's are fascinating. Just the right blend of history and embellishment so it wasn't dry and boring.
What other book might you compare The Family to and why?People often think of Mario Puzo as the author who wrote all about the Mafia. This book is very different and from what I've read, was an ongoing project of his for many years.
What does Philip Bosco bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book?Philip Bosco's voice and pronunciation brought us to the different world of the Borgias. He was perfect for this book - he built suspense and excitement. The book is great!
Any additional comments?If you want to see what life in the 15th century was like for one small section of the population - read "The Family".
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"Who are these people?"
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?I don't know if it was the delivery or the contents, but the portrayal of the Borgias make them seem rather dull. These were dynamic indiduals, but nowhere was shown Rodrigo's or Chasare' ruthlessness or Lucretia's impulsiveness. Juan Borgia and Julia Farnese were reduced to bit players.
Would you be willing to try another book from Mario Puzo and completed by Carol Gino ? Why or why not?No. Too many other choices.
What three words best describe Philip Bosco’s voice?Stick to commercials
Did The Family inspire you to do anything?Watch the two miniseries that we made last year. Each one had different interpretations of each character.
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"Great Drama"
If you could sum up The Family in three words, what would they be?Great historic fiction
Who was your favorite character and why?Lucrecia Borgia,because she more devious than her male family members
What does Philip Bosco bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?Yes he does. He does this by having rich characters.
If you could rename The Family, what would you call it?Nothing
Any additional comments?No
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