Patuleia reviewed The Godfather by Mario Puzo (The Godfather)
Review of 'The Godfather' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
What a masterpiece
Paperback, 595 pages
English language
Published Nov. 20, 2012 by Arrow Books.
A modern masterpiece, The Godfather is a searing portrayal of the 1940s criminal underworld. It is also the intimate story of the Corleone family, at once drawn together and ripped apart by its unique position at the core of the American Mafia. Still shocking forty years after it was first published, this compelling tale of blackmail, murder and family values is a true classic. --back cover
A modern masterpiece, The Godfather is a searing portrayal of the 1940s criminal underworld. It is also the intimate story of the Corleone family, at once drawn together and ripped apart by its unique position at the core of the American Mafia. Still shocking forty years after it was first published, this compelling tale of blackmail, murder and family values is a true classic. --back cover
Omar Bonilla reviewed The Godfather by Mario Puzo (The Godfather)
Review of 'The Godfather' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
My rating is probably inflated because of my love for the movie; for which this book is effectively an extended script. Puzo did write the screenplay, after all, and so the tone of both are nearly an exact match. The book dove much further into Johnny Fontaine's story, which was interesting but not the parts where I was most engaged. My hometown made a cameo as well, which was kind of neat.
If you enjoyed the movies, you'll appreciate the extra detail and context in the book. It's worth a read regardless.
My rating is probably inflated because of my love for the movie; for which this book is effectively an extended script. Puzo did write the screenplay, after all, and so the tone of both are nearly an exact match. The book dove much further into Johnny Fontaine's story, which was interesting but not the parts where I was most engaged. My hometown made a cameo as well, which was kind of neat.
If you enjoyed the movies, you'll appreciate the extra detail and context in the book. It's worth a read regardless.
