Paying Respects to the Sopranos: A Psychosocial Analysis [Paperback]

Christopher J. Vincent (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0786436085 | ISBN-13: 978-0786436088 | Publication Date: July 23, 2008

This work provides a detailed account of lead character Tony Soprano's psychological journey through all episodes of all six seasons of the popular HBO show The Sopranos. Through a window of psychological interpretation and social analysis, the author examines creator David Chase's unique interweaving of modern family dynamics, organized crime, American society, and mental health.

Early chapters focus on Tony's influential early life experiences and the mental stress that affects him as a result of violent criminal activity and fluctuating relationships with his wife and children. Later chapters focus on internal conflicts and behavioral symptoms and the critical role of Tony's psychiatric therapy sessions. The book's final chapters explore the Soprano family as a unified whole.

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About the Author

Christopher J. Vincent is a musician and writer living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: McFarland (July 23, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786436085
• ISBN-13: 978-0786436088
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,294,433 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A 'must read' for Sopranos fans, September 7, 2008

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Paying Respects to the Sopranos: A Psychosocial Analysis

If you loved the series, you will love this book. The author, Christopher Vincent, does an amazing job of exploring Tony Soprano's psychological makeup throughout the six seasons of the show. His analysis of other characters, such as Carmela, Meadow, Anthony Jr., and Christopher lends new insights into the dynamics that took place as the series progressed. I highly recommend reading this book and then sit down and watch the series again.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Sopranos - A Psychological Tour of The Family's World, September 6, 2008

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The author's passionate appreciation and deep understanding of The Sopranos is apparent in his writing. As a psychotherapist with decades of experience, I was impressed with the depth of the author's understanding of psychology and sociology. As a reader, I loved the skillful way he analyzed the story of Tony's two families - it was both insightful and engaging. Thank you for keeping us connected to The Sopranos - a world we came to know and love.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't read if you don't know how it ends, August 29, 2008

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This book is first rate. In fact, it's the book I personally have been waiting for to fill in the lacunae of whatI haven't found in other books. The publisher isone who does primaly scholarly works and without stretching it in the least, this book fills the bill. I wish I could do nothing but sit and read it but then, it's something to look forward to when I have, by necessity, to put it down. The writer presents the material in a way that's linear but it's also not linear. In short, we get all the information there is to get on any part of this extraordinary series. I wish it was possible for him to write a sequel but then, I doubt that the present episodes of The Sopranos an be matched.