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The Godfather by Mario Puzo
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The Godfather (original 1969; edition 1991)

by Mario Puzo

Series: The Godfather (1)

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Classic Literature. Fiction. Literature. Mystery. HTML:50th ANNIVERSARY EDITIONâ??WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA

Mario Puzoâ??s classic saga of an American crime family that became a global phenomenon
â??nominated as one of Americaâ??s best-loved novels by PBSâ??s The Great American Read.

With its brilliant and brutal portrayal of the Corleone family, The Godfather burned its way into our national consciousness. This unforgettable saga of crime and corruption, passion and loyalty continues to stand the test of time, as the definitive novel of the Mafia underworld.

A #1 New York Times bestseller in 1969, Mario Puzoâ??s epic was turned into the incomparable film of the same name, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. It is the original classic that has been often imitated, but never matched. A tale of family and society, law and order, obedience and rebellion, it reveals the dark passions of human nature played out against a backdrop of the American dream.

With a Note from Anthony Puzo and an Afterword by Rober
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Member:marwanbadri
Title:The Godfather
Authors:Mario Puzo
Info:Arrow Books Ltd (1991), Edition: New edition, Paperback, 446 pages
Collections:Modern Classics, Your library
Rating:*****
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The Godfather by Mario Puzo (1969)

  1. 10
    Gem of the prairie : an informal history of the Chicago underworld by Herbert Asbury (ashleylauren)
  2. 10
    The Sicilian by Mario Puzo (longway)
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    Stiletto by Harold Robbins (ashleylauren)
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    Leopard in the Sun by Laura Restrepo (jordantaylor)
    jordantaylor: Colombian literature that could be described as "The Godfather" re-written by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
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    The Pack by C. W. Schultz (GeekyRandy)
    GeekyRandy: No real relevance. Both are about gangsters and comes from a neutral POV. "The Pack" is also obviously influenced by "The Godfather". I love both books, perhaps you will too.
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That was powerful. And exciting. I tore through it.

Now I'll watch the movie. ( )
  rabbit-stew | Dec 31, 2023 |
3.5 stars. Marred by some stupendously hollow female characters and a feeling that it was hastily stitched together from the pieces of a larger epic. But my, what a compelling story! ( )
  emmby | Oct 4, 2023 |
Mario Puzo was made to be a script writer. All that reading this book gave me was make me very familiar with the film. ( )
  iothemoon | Sep 27, 2023 |
Fast paced, violent, everything you want from a mafia story. The only annoyance for me was Johnny Fontane but, will be exploring more of Puzo's catalogue. ( )
  Alin.Llewellyn | Jun 28, 2023 |
I really enjoyed this story. Each chapter follows different characters and tales in the saga that happens, showing the different viewpoints and rounding off the tale. It didn't immediately draw me in, but I found myself swept up into the action as I got further in. Although parts can be quite gruesome, this was a really entertaining read and extremely likable and definitely gives advice and wisdom that can be practiced anywhere in business and life.

3.5 stars. ( )
  funstm | Jun 27, 2023 |
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As for fiction, there can only be one choice - The Godfather.

added by vibesandall | editThe Times
 
The Godfather, one of the most entertaining and absorbing popular novels of the postwar period... Puzo's masterpiece

added by vibesandall | editObserver, Robert McCrum
 
Puzo's genius was to create a world so thick with personality and acknowledged rules of behaviour, along with its crime and violence, that reading his books becomes a seriously guilty pleasure

added by vibesandall | editNew York Post
 
Here is all the classic material of Mafia mythology... spins a spell all its own

added by vibesandall | editThe Times
 
The narrative bowls along... to keep readers turning pages all the way to an explosive showdown.

added by vibesandall | editDaily Mail
 

» Add other authors (103 possible)

Author nameRoleType of authorWork?Status
Puzo, Marioprimary authorall editionsconfirmed
Bart, PeterAfterwordsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Bennett, HarryCover artistsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Coppola, Francis FordIntroductionsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Fujita, S. NeilCover designersecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Gardner, GroverNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Günther, CathrinCover designersecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Stege, GieslaTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Thompson, Robert J.Introductionsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Wijk, Johan vanTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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Behind every great fortune there is a crime. - Balzac
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Amerigo Bonasera sat in New York Criminal Court No. 3 and waited for justice; vengeance on the men who had so cruelly hurt his daughter, who had tried to dishonor her.
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Classic Literature. Fiction. Literature. Mystery. HTML:50th ANNIVERSARY EDITIONâ??WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA

Mario Puzoâ??s classic saga of an American crime family that became a global phenomenon
â??nominated as one of Americaâ??s best-loved novels by PBSâ??s The Great American Read.

With its brilliant and brutal portrayal of the Corleone family, The Godfather burned its way into our national consciousness. This unforgettable saga of crime and corruption, passion and loyalty continues to stand the test of time, as the definitive novel of the Mafia underworld.

A #1 New York Times bestseller in 1969, Mario Puzoâ??s epic was turned into the incomparable film of the same name, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. It is the original classic that has been often imitated, but never matched. A tale of family and society, law and order, obedience and rebellion, it reveals the dark passions of human nature played out against a backdrop of the American dream.

With a Note from Anthony Puzo and an Afterword by Rober

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I love you, man, but
for business reasons I must
have you whacked, sorry.
(Carnophile)

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