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Anthony
is 88% done
Almost all of the Johnny Fontane and Nino material in the book feels extraneous, although it’s pretty interesting in and of itself.
— 6 hours, 58 min ago
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Anthony
is 73% done
Book V involved another bizarre tangent, going into great depth about pelvic floor reconstructive surgery. Didn’t see that coming!
— Nov 12, 2026 01:33PM
Anthony
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Finished Book II, which was a surprising and somewhat intriguing diversion into Johnny Fontane’s personal life and career. I completely understand why it’s not in the film.
— Nov 11, 2026 10:53AM
Anthony
is 36% done
Finished Book I. As well as I know the film that’s based on this novel, I’m still thoroughly drawn in and impressed. Puzo’s writing is crisp, economical, and compelling, and he has an excellent knack for dialogue, and for deftly inhabiting various characters’ POVs.
— Nov 10, 2026 08:57PM