Reading the Sopranos

The Sopranos has rewritten the rules of television drama and changed attitudes toward television itself. Topics explored include the extraordinary characterization of Tony Soprano, racism, dreams, Dr. Melfi as narratee, Carmela as a feminist, Italian-American womanhood, mafia theatrics, use and abuse of family values and feudal codes, the HBO brand, foods role on the show, and more. The book features Laverys comprehensive guide to the shows intertextual moments and allusions, a timeline, and character and episode guides.