Der Pate

by Mario Puzo

Hardcover, 511 pages

german language

Published by Bertelsmann.

Der kleine Vito entkommt als einziger einem Massaker in seinem Heimatort auf Sizilien. Er flieht nach New York und wird als Erwachsener zum gefürchteten Paten der amerikanischen Mafia. Aber ihn beherrscht nur ein Gedanke: Er will den Mord an seiner Familie rächen.

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Omar Bonilla reviewed The Godfather by Mario Puzo (The Godfather)

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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.