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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
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
adventurous
emotional
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
I loved how Puzo framed this story inside of Michael’s exile. He could have easily separated the two, and just as easily intertwined them. And by choosing the latter, I felt immediate familiarity and loyalty to its efforts. His storytelling is just excellent.
—spoilers—
i did feel like aspanu’s betrayal was a little too sudden. of course, the reveal had me sitting upright and turning the page, and the retrospective explanation of his actions added up as well. but in my opinion, it would have been a better craft to reveal hints of his inner thoughts/disappointments with turi (at least in one instance).
—spoilers—
i did feel like aspanu’s betrayal was a little too sudden. of course, the reveal had me sitting upright and turning the page, and the retrospective explanation of his actions added up as well. but in my opinion, it would have been a better craft to reveal hints of his inner thoughts/disappointments with turi (at least in one instance).
Loved this book. Read it while I was in Sicily and was blown away by the awesome story put together. Who needs the Corleones when you have Guiliano??
4.08 overall
4.6 for the writing
3.5 for the story
Somewhere around a 4.0 based on my personal enjoyment of the book.
4.6 for the writing
3.5 for the story
Somewhere around a 4.0 based on my personal enjoyment of the book.
very little about the Corleone family. story was very interesting
slow-paced
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night mode reading ;
skaitom nakties rezimu
About the Book: In an ungodly regime, where those in charge are robbing people blind, and poverty forces people to turn to crime, Salvatore Giuliano rises above it. After becoming a fugitive over a wheel of cheese for his family, Giuliano turns to the necessary evil. He robs those who have more than enough, more than their share, and helps those who can’t help themselves. Soon his name becomes that of a saint, and not that of a criminal on the run. But empires built on crime are fragile. All it takes is one betrayal, one chink, one weak link…
My Opinion: Apart those few things that never age well in classic (or just old) books, the tale is pretty damn good. You can definitely sense the mastery of Mario Puzo, even if this book isn’t as great as the Godfather was, it’s still a beautifully woven story of mafia knit family, bound by omerta, by duty, by honor.
night mode reading ;
skaitom nakties rezimu
About the Book: In an ungodly regime, where those in charge are robbing people blind, and poverty forces people to turn to crime, Salvatore Giuliano rises above it. After becoming a fugitive over a wheel of cheese for his family, Giuliano turns to the necessary evil. He robs those who have more than enough, more than their share, and helps those who can’t help themselves. Soon his name becomes that of a saint, and not that of a criminal on the run. But empires built on crime are fragile. All it takes is one betrayal, one chink, one weak link…
My Opinion: Apart those few things that never age well in classic (or just old) books, the tale is pretty damn good. You can definitely sense the mastery of Mario Puzo, even if this book isn’t as great as the Godfather was, it’s still a beautifully woven story of mafia knit family, bound by omerta, by duty, by honor.
The main takeaway from "The Sicilian" by Mario Puzo is that loyalty, honor, and tradition are highly valued in Sicilian culture and play a significant role in the decisions and actions of the characters in the novel. The story follows the life of Salvatore "Turi" Guiliano, a legendary bandit who becomes a symbol of hope and justice for the people of Sicily. Through his character, Puzo explores themes of power, corruption, and the struggle for independence, while emphasizing the importance of family, friendship, and one's personal code of ethics. Ultimately, the novel portrays a complex and nuanced portrait of Sicilian culture and society.
I picked the series up as I've seen the 3 movies back when I went to school. I didn't think I would like the book that's much but been surprised. I can see why it's a classic and it's easy to fly through the pages. 3.5 stars