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The Godfather (Paperback)

by Peter Bart (Afterword), Mario Puzo (Author), Robert Thompson (Introduction)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (90 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: New American Library; Reissue edition (Mar 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0451205766
  • ISBN-13: 978-0451205766
  • Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 13.5 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (90 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,116,512 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"The Godfather" is the Mafia leader Vito Corleone, a benevolent despot who stops at nothing to gain and hold power. Set in Long Island, Hollywood and Sicily, this is a story of a feudal society within society, which does not hesitate to consolidate its power. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece, 8 Aug 2001
By lanswats@livjm.ac.uk (Southport, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Godfather (Paperback)
The Godfather is a powerful story not just of the mafia underworld, but of family, of power and the corruption that so often follows it, and of a great, yet dangerous man, Don Corleone. The mafia dealings are not a vital component of the story, often just referred to as "family business", but all that isn't necessary to understand the workings of the Corleone family. It is very difficult not to admire the power of the Godfather as well as his devotion to his family, and one can but sympathise with Michael as he tries to step into his father's shoes, finding that they simply do not fit. The story shows a great knowledge of the American mafia without glorifying it, with an ending to prove this point. Not only Puzo's finest novel by far, but fiction's finest gangster story, and undoubtedly among the finest works of fiction of the twentieth century.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant book, 9 Jul 2006
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This is a great book whether you're a fan of the film or not. It is kind of the first and second film in one book, with some extra story lines not in either. It is so readable that once you start you cannot put it down and I've read this book twice now, each time within a couple of days, it is so addictive. All I can say is read this book, you won't be disappointed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Godfather is the supreme achievement of a great author., 22 Oct 1999
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This is my personal all time favourite book. In Don Corleone, Mario Puzo brings to life one of the the truly great protagonists of a modern novel. This is a book based around the Mafia but there is much more to it than just gangster violence. It is I feel primarily a novel about the internal workings of a complex family and how Michael, the Don's youngest son, comes to terms with his father's way of life and his own eventual destiny. The Godfather films are excellent but the book fleshes out the characters in a way a film never can. I would recommend this great novel to anyone even if they have no interest in crime novels generally, it is an exceptional book. I look forward in great anticipation to the release of Omerta, Puzo's final book, and hope that it lives up to the high standard set here.
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5.0 out of 5 stars GGGGGGREAT
What a book, Puzo is a master of this subject,knows his subject well, anyone who likes the films will love the book as the film is kept close to the book, could'nt put the book... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Mr. D. L. Hunt

5.0 out of 5 stars Never has better then the film ever been so true.
I was a huge fan of the films, part one in particular is my all time favorite film. I got this book for christmas and started reading it. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Andrew Rutherford

5.0 out of 5 stars The Godfather Hardback
I have watched the film so many times I thought it was time to read the book! The book is very different from the film, but is still a great example of Puzo's work, so much so... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Patricia Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars Masterpiece
The book that the greatest film ever was based on. Mario Puzo leads us into the life of organised crime when it was at its most powerful. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Simon Wells

5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece. I thought it was much better than the film
A huge statement, i know, i did feel it was better than the film.

The story is of Michael Corleone, who tries to avoid entering the family "business", but through... Read more
Published 2 months ago by reading fool

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute masterpiece...
Having seen the film, like most people before reading the book, I was excited when the book arrived, looking forward to immersing myself in an absorbing, page turning read that is... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Gail Parnell

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptionally Good
I loved this novel, which complements and enhances the film. One of my all-time-favourites.
Published 11 months ago by Andy

5.0 out of 5 stars ..
i just feel the need to reply to the reviewer talking about how its worse than "scorseses film". The godfather trilogy is directed by Francis Ford Copolla and scorsese was not... Read more
Published 12 months ago by connor james

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the finest crime novels I've ever read
This book is amazing. It's a very readable, very graphic, hugely entertaining look at criminal life. Read more
Published 13 months ago by The Cheerful Teacher

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite easily the best book I have ever read!
I have just finished reading this book, and as I have stated in the title, it is to my opinion the best book ever written. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Bhavanjeet Singh Gill

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