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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 791.4572
EAN num: 9781566492782
ISBN number: 1566492785
Label: Carhil Ventures, LLC
Manufacturer: Carhil Ventures, LLC
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 192
Printing Date: May 25, 2003
Publishing house: Carhil Ventures, LLC
Sale Popularity Level: 291900
Studio: Carhil Ventures, LLC
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This book features memorable quotations from all four seasons of the Sopranos.
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If you're like me, you'd have commended on the amazing situations and dialogs on several instances during the shows. This book is the perfect companion for reliving those very moments, alone or with friends!
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If you didn't get into the Sopranos, you won't have a clue what this book is all about. Having said that, for series afficionados, reading the dialogues will throw you back to memorable and pivotal scenes and storylines; putting the characters' words into a Taoist perspective does make you think about the plotlines in a deeper way, however, don't worry, not too deep as to be unenjoyable. This book makes a better script-accompaniment than a philosophical teaching, but between series fans, it will undoubtedly promote discussions. Capische?
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If you're a Sopranos fan and realize that the show deals with a bit more than people getting killed, betrayals, a marriage falling apart, relationships and families -- then this book is for YOU. In fact, it is a MUST for any Sopranos fans.
The Tano of Bada Bing! is a masterful idea, beautifully executed (no pun intended), and small but meaty enough so you can take it on a trip. No, I didn't feel ripped off by this book at ALL... in fact I have read it four times already on trips and I love it.
The book culls key dialogue from four seasons of the Sopranos and puts them in chapters headed by a piece of immortal wisdom of the Tao Te Ching, the ancient Chinese text underpinning Taoism. YES...there are larger issues in the show's various scenes. And if you're a fan then seeing these larger issues, plus recaping your favorite moments, makes you realize again how much good WRITING is required in television (and film) to bring off an enduring hit. You realize that it isn't actors schitck that sustains the Sopranos but gem-like scripts that have big themes in them.
The Taoism is merely a device that gets this point across. Plus, it also serves to wet readers' appetites to find out more about Toaism itself, which isn't a bad idea.
The only reason this book shouldn't get five stars is this: there is really no explanation in it about various characters quoted in the key scenes used to illustrate the short Tao material heading up each chapter. So Sopranos fans, or anyone who has an even modest knowledge fo the show, will understand who is saying what -- but a non-fan or non-viewer will have trouble figuring out who the character is who is in each scene. Bottom line: GREAT book for any Sopranos fan who wants to enjoy the show's best moments and consider larger issues than sex, betrayal and violence. A bit confusing for non-Sopranos fans.
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Who would have thought there is a logical link between the centuries-old tenets of the Tao Te Ching and the "whack-y" antics of TV's most un-Zenlike family, the Sopranos? The editors of this book, that's who! With some of the best and most enlightening dialogue from all 4 season of The Sopranos, The Tao of Bada Bing! offers a truly unique way of reliving the great writing from the show. One of the most original TV tie-in books I've ever read.
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For all lovers of the show, the Tao of Bada Bing is the most exciting thing since Ralphie was killed. The editors had the amazing insight to see that putting together the words and wisdom of the Tao with parts of the exhilarating scripts from the Sopranos. At a very first glance it is hard to understand how the Sopranos could possibly follow the words of the Tao but as you get into the book you can't help looking at the Sopranos from a completely new perspective. When you read the book it is impossible not the be swept back into the emotions and action of the show, the scripts are just too well written! For all those who are counting down the days until the new season arrives, this book will be perfect to hold you over.
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