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The Godfather

Mario Puzo

4.25 AVERAGE

avsdhpn's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

bookschharming's review against another edition

5.0

The Godfather by Mario Puzo is a timeless masterpiece etched in the annals of literature and film history. Published in 1969, it immerses readers in the Italian-American mafia's dark and captivating world, brimming with intrigue, power struggles, and unforgettable characters.

At its core, it's a story of family, love, loyalty, and the corrupting influence of power. Puzo masterfully crafts the narrative around Don Vito Corleone's life, from humble immigrant to cunning mafia boss, set against post-World War II America. Characters like Michael Corleone, Tom Hagen, Kay, and many others come alive with depth and complexity.

What sets it apart is its ability to humanize characters engaged in criminal activities, blurring moral lines. The portrayal of organized crime's dynamics is both fascinating and chilling. Beyond a crime novel, it explores the American dream, immigrant experiences, and the price of success.

This classic is a must-read.

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leapracon's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

paleezus's review against another edition

5.0

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

martn_'s review against another edition

4.25

dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

rohan1999's review against another edition

5.0

"It was not perhaps the warmest friendship in the world, they would not send each other Christmas gift greetings, but they would not murder each other. That was friendship enough in this world, all that was needed. "

Enough said.