El padrino by Mario Puzo

603 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics crime thriller dark tense medium-paced
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A searing evocation of the Mafia underworld and an instant classic, this novel introduced readers to the first family of American crime fiction, the Corleones, and the powerful legacy of tradition, blood, and honor that would be passed from father...

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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 60%
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: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.25

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