Prizzi's Family by Richard Condon (1986, and similar items

LOW COST SHIPPING WITHIN THE USA, BUT I WILL SHIP WORLDWIDE AT BUYER'S EXPENSE 1986 FIRST EDITION PRIZZI'S FAMILY BY RICHARD CONDON Publisher's Note Follows hit man Charley Partanna as he threads his way through the dangerous family politics of organized crime's ruling family, the Prizzis. Editorial Reviews From Publishers Weekly For anyone who has seen the film of Condon's Prizzi's Honor, it will be impossible to read this "prequel" set a decade earlier without visualizing Jack Nicholson and Anjelica Huston as Charley Partanna and Maerose Prizzi. Fortunately, that identification only enhances the pleasure of this entertaining depiction of high-level corruption. As in the first novel, Charley Partanna, trusted underboss and hitman for the Prizzi crime empire, has fallen for a woman who is not what she appears to be. In this case, it is Mardell La Tour, a showgirl in a Prizzi-owned nightclub. Mardell is, in fact, the daughter of a wealthy society family, and her showgirl act is only one of a series of identities she has adopted. Enter Maerose, the strong and beautiful granddaughter of Don Corrado Prizzi, who is ambitious to become the first woman boss of the Prizzis, a dream that requires Charley to marry her. Obsessed with Mardell yet pulled by loyalty and lust to Maerose, Charley is trapped between them, all the while carrying out his regular duties as the Prizzi enforcer. Condon serves up this zesty mix with good humor, broadside slams at politicians and evangelism, and generous helpings of Sicilian food. Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Library Journal Wealth and power as wellsprings of criminality (and vice versa) have been an obsessive theme in Condon's fiction; so too has been the figure of the murderously conniving woman. Characteristically, these concerns are at the heart of this novel, a sequel to Prizzi's Honor , that once again has Charley Partanna caught in a romantic triangle with Maerose Prizzi and a gorgeous blonde. Besides explaining why Maerose was banished from the Prizzi family Condon explains why she continues to pursue him in the other novel: she must marry Charley to fulfill her plan to be the first woman Don. As usual with Condon, the characters seldom seem more than props for the plot, or whips in his satiric lashing of contemporary America. The satire here is often heavy, but the improbable, goofy tale will keep most readers zipping along. That and the success of the film of Prizzi's Honor should create demand. Literary Guild main selection. Charles Michaud, Turner Free Lib., Randolph, Mass. Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. *BRAND NEW CONDITION* THE BOOK HAS NORMAL SHELF WEAR THE DUST JACKET HAS MINOR SHELF WEAR, APART FROM THAT THE BOOK IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION PUBLISHED BY G. P. PUTNAM'S SONS ISBN# 0399132104 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 284 PAGES SEE OUR OTHER BOOKS IN OUR STORE! Check out my other items! Makes a nice gift or keepsake to add to a collection We accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover, and PayPal. All postage is calculated at cost which also includes packaging and handling fees which make our standard low cost shipping rates more appealing to our by buyers. Items will be shipped via FedEX or USPS Flat rate postal service with Delivery confirmation, unless otherwise stated in the listing. If you buy more than one item we combine shipping give a $1.00 discount on shipping for each additional item purchased within (7) days of the first initial purchase. Please allow 5 business days for delivery once item has been paid for through paypal. RETURN POLICY All items are shipped as described in the listing if the item has been damaged through shipping we'll take an assertive role to rectify the matter. We have have an excellent feedback rating because our major goal is to satisfy all our customers. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SELLER IS NOT AN EXPERT IN ANY OF THE ITEMS BEING OFFERED. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD "AS IS" THEREFORE IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO CHECK ALL ITEMS BEFORE PURCHASING THEIR SELECTED PRODUCT. ALL SALES ARE FINAL We at Jaxsprat's Unique Collectibles have been avid treasure hunters for over fifteen years. Within the confines of our beautiful and cluttered home in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida we have been operating our store for over five years as a wholehearted family enterprise. Our aim is to provide and showcase quality antiques, collectibles, memorabilia, and fine art at affordable prices for everyone. We seek to ensure that our customers have a wonderful experience when shopping for collectibles in our store. If you have any inquiries or questions in reference to this item or any other item. We are available 24/7 as we make it an integral part of our customer service policy to respond to you in a efficient and timely manner. JAXSPRATS UNIQUE COLLECTIBLES "If it's unique, we have it" Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google [email protected] Every buyer gets a MyStoreRewards invitation for cash back