- Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: Ballantine Books Inc.; New title edition (May 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0345441702
- ISBN-13: 978-0345441706
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.7 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,153,951 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The sequel to The Godfather
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After Mario Puzo wrote his internationally acclaimed The Godfather, he has often been imitated but never equaled. Puzo's classic novel, The Sicilian, stands as a cornerstone of his work--a lushly romantic, unforgettable tale of bloodshed, justice, and treachery. . . .
The year is 1950. Michael Corleone is nearing the end of his exile in Sicily. The Godfather has commanded Michael to bring a young Sicilian bandit named Salvatore Guiliano back with him to America. But Guiliano is a man entwined in a bloody web of violence and vendettas. In Sicily, Guiliano is a modern day Robin Hood who has defied corruption--and defied the Cosa Nostra. Now, in the land of mist-shrouded mountains and ancient ruins, Michael Corleone's fate is entwined with the dangerous legend of Salvatore Guiliano: warrior, lover, and the ultimate Siciliano.
The year is 1950. Michael Corleone is nearing the end of his exile in Sicily. The Godfather has commanded Michael to bring a young Sicilian bandit named Salvatore Guiliano back with him to America. But Guiliano is a man entwined in a bloody web of violence and vendettas. In Sicily, Guiliano is a modern day Robin Hood who has defied corruption--and defied the Cosa Nostra. Now, in the land of mist-shrouded mountains and ancient ruins, Michael Corleone's fate is entwined with the dangerous legend of Salvatore Guiliano: warrior, lover, and the ultimate Siciliano.
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MICHAEL CORLEONE STOOD on a long wooden dock in Palermo and watched the great ocean liner set sail for America. Read the first page
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
... that I have reached the end of this book. Having read The Godfather just prior to this I expected more of the story of Michael Corleone in Sicily.
Initially I was disappointed to see this really wasn't going to be the case, but what a fantastic read this is - so much better than The Godfather!
I can truly say this is a book where I feel I know the characters and what they are thinking, which is perhaps why it is so shocking. The story in this book is fantastic, the word-pictures of the scenery stunningly beautiful and the brutaility of bandit life stark - no punches held.
The Sicilian is utterly absorbing, taking you on a 7 year journey that seems to be over all too quickly; I was stunned by the ending - infact, I'm still shocked, but this is a book I will read again.
Without doubt this is the best book I have read in the last few years.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Based on actual events of a Sicilian bandit- Salvatore Guiliano who in the early fourties led a resistance to the Roman Government and even the Mafioso. How accurate Puzo is with the facts of the legendary story requires research but none the less this book is an excellent read. The book is certainly not a sequel to the Godfather as the Corleone empire features very briefly. It is a puzzle that Guiliano is not more well known as he led a crusade very similar to Che Guevara. I cannot recommend this book enough, one of Puzo's best!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A typical, and classic, Puzo creation, based on a historical character. He mixes his favourite literate ingredients of love, friendship, honour and betrayal to create a Robin Hood esc tale giving a great incite into the history and culture of the isle of Sicily. A must for any Puzo fan, just don't watch the crummy film, it will ruin your enjoyment.
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Excellent
The Sicilian follows on from The Godfather.
Ostensibly it tells the story of Turi Guiliano, a sort of Sicilian Robin Hood but also fills in a bit of the back story of... Read more
Ostensibly it tells the story of Turi Guiliano, a sort of Sicilian Robin Hood but also fills in a bit of the back story of... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr Gordon Davidson
Not as good as some of his other work
I had read the Godfather, Omerta, The Family and The Last Don and loved each of them but was sadly disappointed by "The Sicilian". Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2009 by Beautiful Beard
Another great Puzo read
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 on 10 Oct 2009 by Matts Cotty
A really good read
Brilliant. An adventure, a love story, friendship, loyalty and betrayal. Mario Puzo paints such vivid pictures with his words you really believe you are there, watching from the... Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2009 by Rebecca
nice
really nice book Puzo never dissapoints, but he builds momentum through out the book for some epic finish but crushes your hopes with a nasty end, not that it wasnt a good one but... Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2009 by Ladipo Fagbola
Synopsis from back cover
Michael Corleone's exile in Sicily is ending, but on the instructions of his father, The Godfather, he must bring back to him the young man known as Salvatore Giuliano, if he can... Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2008 by Mary_10
Puzo's finest work
Having read most of Puzo's work, this is undoubtedly his finest work of literary fiction. It recounts Michael Corleone's sojourn in Sicily after his exile from America portrayed... Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2008 by J. Dicker
Outstanding
like others i thought this was going to be more of the Corleone saga but it is much much more, fantastic book it kept me gripped throughout. Highly recomended
Published on 22 Nov 2007 by Andrew J. Turley
Outstanding
What a brilliant story, what great characters and what a fantastic book this is! If you liked The Godfather you will absolutely love this book. Read more
Published on 12 April 2005 by "craigsutcliffe"
A 16 year old who loves the work of mario puzo
powerfull stuff this book is tremendous with a brilliant twist. Really entertaining for the train and at home. you must read this!! The legend of Micheal Corleone lives on!
Published on 6 Jan 2005 by S. E. Norris
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