The Godfather Book Reviews

AUTHOR
Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola, Anthony Puzo & Robert J. Thompson
SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
1,727

The Godfather by Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola, Anthony Puzo & Robert J. Thompson Book Summary

50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION—WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA

Mario Puzo’s classic saga of an American crime family that became a global phenomenon—nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read.

With its brilliant and brutal portrayal of the Corleone family, The Godfather burned its way into our national consciousness. This unforgettable saga of crime and corruption, passion and loyalty continues to stand the test of time, as the definitive novel of the Mafia underworld.

A #1 New York Times bestseller in 1969, Mario Puzo’s epic was turned into the incomparable film of the same name, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. It is the original classic that has been often imitated, but never matched. A tale of family and society, law and order, obedience and rebellion, it reveals the dark passions of human nature played out against a backdrop of the American dream.

With a Note from Anthony Puzo and an Afterword by Robert J. Thompson

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Book Name The Godfather
Genre Mysteries & Thrillers
Published
Language English
E-Book Size 2.34 MB

The Godfather (Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola, Anthony Puzo & Robert J. Thompson) Book Reviews 2024

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For the 8th time.... I've read it 8 times and I am still mesmerized by the literary power of Mario Puzo. The book will forever be in my library as I know this wont be the last time that I'll be reading it.

SUPERB!!!. I've seen the movie many times before I read the book, and that really helped the book come alive for me. The scenarios have actually made me rethink my response to life situations in general.

The book of all books. Every instruction for how to run perfectly even in the organized word

The movie was better. The movie was a poor adaptation but told the story of The Godfather a lot better. This book was unfocused, gave details that were not important to the story, had plots that did not matter and characters who really did not serve a purpose other than to pad the pages. It would have been better as a short story with the focus on Michael and The Godfather.

My New Favorite Book. We've all seen the movie either in it's entirety or in pieces too many times to count. But to read this classic for the first time you really can appreciate the masterful interconnection between two artists, Puzzo and Copolla. This book is a must read.

My all time favorite book. After watching & enjoying The Godfather trilogy people kept telling me you have to read the book, you have to read the book, So I finally went out & bought it & I was hooked after reading just a few pages, It gives you so much more information on the characters & plot than the movie did, which I'm sure was due to time constraint, If you liked the movie you will love the book, it's a must read.

The Godfather. Amazing book! Struggled to put it down.

Don't waste your time with the movie!!!!. If you only watch the godfather movie but never read my friends you are doing yourself a grave injustice

Excellent book. I had a hard time putting this book down. Reading this book was the best part if my day.....

A++++++++. This is quite possibly the best novel I've have ever read.

Wonderful. Love this book! Couldn’t put it down. Will definitely be reading this book again.

If you love the movie you will now have a new love!. After watching the movie many times over many years I finally made time to read the book. A wonderful story that allowed me the opportunity to gain greater appreciation to many of the characters I have always enjoyed.

A Classic for Good Reason. I wanted to see what all the fuss was about and was well rewarded. Bravo Mr. Puzo.

The Godfather. The best motion picture of all time. I have the dialogue committed to memory having seen it dozens of times but the book was somehow better. If it were possible I would have given it ten stars.

Perfection. I’ve read it three times over the years and it’s always enjoyable. The characters, plot and realism pull you in from beginning to end. Mario Puzo makes you believe that these ruthless, murderous Mafia family members are really good guys at heart. One of my all-time favorite books.

Amazing. Best book ever !! Must read

My favorite book!. This is my favorite book, it's the best one I ever read!

best book ever. this book will defnitly make you an offer you cant refuse

True modern classic. One of the best books of all time. If you’ve only seen the movie, you’re missing out on literary genius.

Amazing. Even better than the movie.

Will be in your top fav!. If I could give this book 10 stars I would. This book was written perfectly. Very descriptive, the author took his time with every word written. This book Never bores you.

Superb. Couldn’t put this book down, all time classic

Great Book. Puzo unleashed his Sicillian fury here. Enjoyed every single sentence.

The best book ever. This is the best best book I have ever read in my life it's a must buy!

The best book I've come across. I have read the book 3-4 times. I never get bored of it.

Classic. Great gangster goodies!

Classic. Classic that is always enjoyed.

A book you cannot refuse. Godfather. A book that has revived my interest in books as a whole. The best ever. Nothing can ever beat this.

Godfather. Best historical fiction ever!!

The Life of a Don. This is a must read American classic.

The Greatest Novel of the 20th Century. I’ve seen the movies a thousand times. They are great. The book is better. What a ride! The Don is a paradox: the tender heart of God with the ferocity of the devil. This is an American story like no other. Rags to riches; anonymity to power. A classic!

Couldn't put it down. Awesome read! Didn't think it could be much better than the movie.

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The Godfather. I've never been much of a reader. I'm more of a movie watcher. But I just finished reading "The Godfather" for what has to be the twelfth time, and enjoyed it just as much as the first. Upon each re-reading, I seem to always manage to unearth some tasty little morsel that I missed in earlier readings. The novel is just that rich in detail. I still remember the first time I saw the film with my wife of forty years (at the time, my girlfriend) at the Sunrise Drive-in in Valley Stream, New York. And the poor screening and tinny sound could not diminish a compelling and rewarding moviegoing experience, one I have also repeated many times over the years. An iconic novel masterfully translated into an equally masterful film. To Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola: thanks for the memories, boys. I'll always be grateful.

Excellent book!. I have been watching The Godfather I, II, & III for over 20 years. Never read the book until now. I will probably read the book for te next 20!

Easy to download. Literature classic!

Still amazing every time I read it!. I have read this novel at least 5 times. In English, in Spanish. It is still the greatest work of fiction. Once I start it, I cannot stop. The characters are all interesting and even the evil ones, you learn to love them and respect them. The story is amazing, entertaining and engaging. Also the best guide for the corporate world... (Without the need of killing, of course :)

I liked the movie a lot more. I’ve watched the film hundreds of times and while this is a good book I can’t say it’s well written. Frankly the language is pretty sophomoric. A much better mob book that has better dialogue and is extremely well written is “The Friends of Eddie Cole”. I barely finished this book.

The Godfather. One of the best books I've ever read. Read it!

The Godfather. It's the best story and the best movie ever :)

Tom. This book was great!

Amazing writing. The book itself is amazing. Great writing and the parts pertaining to Michael and family were so compelling I couldn't put it down. The only drawback to this book were the Jonny Fontane parts. I found Johnny's story incredibly boring and not captivating like the rest of the book. If you skip over his parts you don't miss anything important.

Makes the movie look like childs play. Best book ever....way better than the movie and ya that's some how possible.read this book!

Literary History!. If you love the movie, the book will blow you away. It goes into greater detail, and elaborates on many minor characters. Anyone who grew up Italian can relate, and anybody else can thoroughly enjoy! A must read!

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Greatest book ever. Just fantastic

My Favourite Book. I couldn't stop turn the pages.

Failed the screen test. Unfortunately I must say that this is a situation where the movie was better than the book. A good read but in comparison, the movie was a masterpiece .

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Summary of The Godfather by Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola, Anthony Puzo & Robert J. Thompson

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