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jackgsather 's review for:
The Godfather
by Mario Puzo
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A very good book that gave me much to ponder.
When Santino is reproached by his father and he responds, "I saw you kill Fanucci" is when the spell the novel pains to put you under, that the Don is god-like, all seeing, all knowing, broke. Perhaps Vito was more intelligent, perhaps he was wiser, but he was no more moral a man than the brash and violent Santino.
Another part I really enjoyed was when Michael repairs his face and the Don responds, "What's the difference?" Not exactly subtle symbolism, but effective nonetheless. It also reactivated the spell of awe surrounding Vito. He sees beyond the mask people put up.
Is it a masterpiece? No. I don't dislike the asides regarding Johnny Fontane and his lagging career, Nino and his desire to die, or Lucy and her cavernous [blank]. In fact, I think they add some juxtaposition and depth to the core themes of the primary plot, (particularly Nino's story) but they are a little bawdy and aren't quite consistent with the tone of the piece.
When Santino is reproached by his father and he responds, "I saw you kill Fanucci" is when the spell the novel pains to put you under, that the Don is god-like, all seeing, all knowing, broke. Perhaps Vito was more intelligent, perhaps he was wiser, but he was no more moral a man than the brash and violent Santino.
Another part I really enjoyed was when Michael repairs his face and the Don responds, "What's the difference?" Not exactly subtle symbolism, but effective nonetheless. It also reactivated the spell of awe surrounding Vito. He sees beyond the mask people put up.
Is it a masterpiece? No. I don't dislike the asides regarding Johnny Fontane and his lagging career, Nino and his desire to die, or Lucy and her cavernous [blank]. In fact, I think they add some juxtaposition and depth to the core themes of the primary plot, (particularly Nino's story) but they are a little bawdy and aren't quite consistent with the tone of the piece.