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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
The second book is just as good as the first! “The Sicilian” isn’t a sequel, but it includes some characters of “The Godfather”.
The book portrays a life of a person in a crime world, the personal codex is more important than the law. It’s a perfect character study book, I was engrossed in the story! The ending is perfect and heartbreaking.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
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
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
En El Siciliano, Mario Puzo noveliza la vida de Salvatore Giulianno, bandido italiano de renombre que jugó un papel importante en varios rubros de la Sicilia de los años 1945 a 1948.
Si bien la novela es parte de la saga de "El Padrino", no creo que realmente lo sea porque la relación entre ambas historias es ínfima. De hecho, creo que lo mejor hubiera sido dejarlo como un libro independiente.
La novela tiene un buen ritmo en términos generales, aunque por momentos se torna un poco repetitiva. Respecto al desarrollo de los personajes, sólo es profundo para los personajes ficticios mientras que para el resto M. Puzo lo deja al margen de lo que se sabe de ellos.
En resumen, El Siciliano es una novela entretenida, pero no te pierdes mucho si la omites. Por otro lado, si estás interesado en la biografía de Salvatore Giulianno, evidentemente tienes que escoger un libro de esa categoría.
Si bien la novela es parte de la saga de "El Padrino", no creo que realmente lo sea porque la relación entre ambas historias es ínfima. De hecho, creo que lo mejor hubiera sido dejarlo como un libro independiente.
La novela tiene un buen ritmo en términos generales, aunque por momentos se torna un poco repetitiva. Respecto al desarrollo de los personajes, sólo es profundo para los personajes ficticios mientras que para el resto M. Puzo lo deja al margen de lo que se sabe de ellos.
En resumen, El Siciliano es una novela entretenida, pero no te pierdes mucho si la omites. Por otro lado, si estás interesado en la biografía de Salvatore Giulianno, evidentemente tienes que escoger un libro de esa categoría.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-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
I breeze through book one of The Sicilian very fast and it put my expectations high. But as soon as the story goes back in time and we were introduced to the new characters and the foundation for the story which started from book two, it was a real struggle to pass through, until the story picked up again at around chapter six when Guiliano was in action; but then it turned slow again. All in all it was not a smooth read. The only thing that kept me going was my anticipation to meet Michael Corleone again.
The writing was very descriptive which at some parts I enjoyed and at some I struggled to get through. Also, the writing style is very different compared to The Godfather; in this book there is not much direct conversation between characters, not much direct quotes, which might have or not, affected the lack of emotional connection I have towards Giuliano and his band of bandits. Plot wise, it’s a very good book. Overall, a three stars read for me.
The writing was very descriptive which at some parts I enjoyed and at some I struggled to get through. Also, the writing style is very different compared to The Godfather; in this book there is not much direct conversation between characters, not much direct quotes, which might have or not, affected the lack of emotional connection I have towards Giuliano and his band of bandits. Plot wise, it’s a very good book. Overall, a three stars read for me.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book is considered The Godfather 2, but it could be a prequel.
Michael is coming to the end of his exile after 2 years in Sicily and Don Corleone wants him to try to smuggle out Turi Guiliano, a hero of the people. There is not much about Michael, no Apollonia. Michael coming home is like a frame around the real story.
This is Sicily around the time of World War II right after Mussolini. It's a kleptocracy, everyone with any power steals from everyone under them in society. It's the government and the Friends of Friends (Dons) vs. the peasants. One man manages to make his mark as essentially a godfather, but he steals from the rich and gives to the poor, so everyone loves him. But this is Sicily and life is cheap, vendettas are common and the carabinieri (cops) can do whatever they want. It's got more betrayals and deaths than the Godfather, so it's not for the faint of heart. Comparing it to The Godfather is like apples and oranges. The Sicilian lays the groundwork for the Mafia society in The Godfather. This is how killing people for vendettas and financial competition, etc. became normal to the Mafiosi in America.
At the end when Michael gets back to his father he learns all the reasons Don Corleone wanted Michael and Clemenza to bring Turi Guiliano home, or not?
Michael is coming to the end of his exile after 2 years in Sicily and Don Corleone wants him to try to smuggle out Turi Guiliano, a hero of the people. There is not much about Michael, no Apollonia. Michael coming home is like a frame around the real story.
This is Sicily around the time of World War II right after Mussolini. It's a kleptocracy, everyone with any power steals from everyone under them in society. It's the government and the Friends of Friends (Dons) vs. the peasants. One man manages to make his mark as essentially a godfather, but he steals from the rich and gives to the poor, so everyone loves him. But this is Sicily and life is cheap, vendettas are common and the carabinieri (cops) can do whatever they want. It's got more betrayals and deaths than the Godfather, so it's not for the faint of heart. Comparing it to The Godfather is like apples and oranges. The Sicilian lays the groundwork for the Mafia society in The Godfather. This is how killing people for vendettas and financial competition, etc. became normal to the Mafiosi in America.
At the end when Michael gets back to his father he learns all the reasons Don Corleone wanted Michael and Clemenza to bring Turi Guiliano home, or not?
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated