This is the book that inspired the much acclaimed Godfather films directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The script for the films was co-written by Coppola and Puzo so it is no wonder the reader gets the feeling he/she is watching the Godfather in writing. It is impossible not to think of the actors while you’re reading.
Puzo invented the most romantic gangsters in literature. For the few of you who have not watched the Puzo/Coppola masterpiece; “The Godfather” is the story of Vito Corleone, born of a poor Sicilian family, Vito is sent to New York to escape certain death. There he grows up and becomes Don Corleone (the godfather) who through an astute exchange of favours becomes one of the most powerful men in the United States. Whereas most gangsters have no scruples, the godfather never forgets a favour and honours his word. To Don Corleone the family always comes first, he doesn’t believe on cheating on women or neglecting your family duties, he is fair, he delivers justice.
A wonderful thrilling book!
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