Patuleia reviewed The Godfather by Mario Puzo (The Godfather)
Review of 'The Godfather' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
What a masterpiece
mass market paperback, 595 pages
English language
Published by Arrow Books.
The Godfather
by Mario Puzo
Tyrant, blackmailer, racketeer, murderer His influence reaches every level of American society Meet Don Corleone, a friendly man, a just man, a reasonable man Deadliest lord of the Cosa Nostra --back cover
Tyrant, blackmailer, racketeer, murderer His influence reaches every level of American society Meet Don Corleone, a friendly man, a just man, a reasonable man Deadliest lord of the Cosa Nostra --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.
