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The Godfather

Mario Puzo

4.25 AVERAGE


my father and i connected over this book
challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

The film is a cinematic masterpiece. The book on which it is based, however, is just a standard paperback novel.

cptcheerful's review

5.0
dark tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I'll make him an offer he can't refuse!
adventurous challenging hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I can finally figure out who is who, and why they killed Paulie!
dark tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I cannot stand the sight of blood and guts, and that is part of the reason why I read this fantastic novel three times - so that when I watched the movie after each reading, I would know exactly when to turn away. The book is almost exactly the screenplay of the movie version of "The Godfather". Mario Puzo has crafted the most dramatic and well-written novel. The way that the actors in the movie were so able to portray the characters in the novel so well is a testament to Puzo's style of writing. I love this book and have talked myself into needing to read it again one day soon!
dark tense medium-paced