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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 (94 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 (94 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,454,570 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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‘As for fiction, there can only be one choice – The Godfather’ The Times --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
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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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant book, 9 Jul 2006
By Spider Monkey (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Godfather (Paperback)
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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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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4.0 out of 5 stars What could have been?
The film is a better book than the book. What does that mean? The weak bits in the novel are without exception cut from the film. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Officer Dibble

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant - but also try this one.
I cannot add to the excellent reviews and completely agree with them - a truly great, entertaining book. Read more
Published 21 days ago by R. A. STANLEY

5.0 out of 5 stars If you liked the film, you'll love the book!!
I was first introduced to the works of Mario Puzo with his last unfinished piece called the family. I was so taken by the book, that I could not put it down. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Matts Cotty

5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely magnificent
Reading the book after you have already seen the film can sometimes be a difficult and unrewarding exercise. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Robert P. Harrison

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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 6 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 6 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 9 months ago by Gail Parnell

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