The Godfather by Mario Puzo

The Godfather

The Godfather #1

Mario Puzo

448 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics crime thriller dark tense medium-paced
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The Godfather--the classic saga of an American crime family that became a global phenomenon--nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read. With its brilliant and brutal portrayal of the Corleone family, The Godf...

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Moods

dark 82%
tense 78%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 28%
emotional 26%
challenging 17%
reflective 14%
sad 12%
informative 7%
funny 3%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 20%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 20% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 26% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.24

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