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Penguin Random House The Godfather: The Classic Bestseller That Inspired The Legendary Film Unknown Binding – 2 July 2009
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The classic novel that inspired 'the greatest crime film of all time'
Tyrant, blackmailer, racketeer, murderer - his influence reaches every level of American society. Meet Don Corleone, a friendly man, a just man, a reasonable man. The deadliest lord of the Cosa Nostra. The Godfather.
But no man can stay on top forever, not when he has enemies on both sides of the law. As the ageing Vito Corleone nears the end of a long life of crime, his sons must step up to manage the family business. Sonny Corleone is an old hand, while World War II veteran Michael Corleone is unused to the world of crime and reluctant to plunge into the business.
Both the police and ruthless rival crime lords scent blood in the water. If the Corleone family is to survive, it needs a ruthless new don. But the price of success in a violent life may be too high to bear...
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A modern masterpiece, The Godfather is a searing portrayal of the 1940s criminal underworld. Still shocking long after its initial publication, this compelling tale of blackmail, murder and family values is a true classic.
- ISBN-100099528126
- ISBN-13978-0099528128
- EditionLatest Edition
- PublisherArrow
- Publication date2 July 2009
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions12.8 x 3.7 x 19.8 cm
- Print length608 pages
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Here is all the classic material of Mafia mythology... spins a spell all its own ― The Times
The Godfather, one of the most entertaining and absorbing popular novels of the postwar period... Puzo's masterpiece -- Robert McCrum ― Observer
A splendid and distinguished blood saga of the Cosa Nostra, the American Mafia, and of the whirl created by five families of mafiosi at war in New York ― Sunday Times
Puzo's genius was to create a world so thick with personality and acknowledged rules of behaviour, along with its crime and violence, that reading his books becomes a seriously guilty pleasure ― New York Post
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- Publisher : Arrow; Latest Edition (2 July 2009)
- Language : English
- Unknown Binding : 608 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9780099528128
- ISBN-13 : 978-0099528128
- Item Weight : 1 kg 50 g
- Dimensions : 12.8 x 3.7 x 19.8 cm
- Country of Origin : United Kingdom
- Generic Name : BOOKS
- Best Sellers Rank: #61,428 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #829 in Science Fiction Crime & Mystery
- #1,145 in Mysteries (Books)
- #1,786 in Crime Fiction (Books)
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Mario Gianluigi Puzo (/ˈpuːzoʊ/; Italian: [ˈmaːrjo ˈpuddzo]; October 15, 1920 – July 2, 1999) was an American author, screenwriter and journalist. He is known for his crime novels about the Mafia, most notably The Godfather (1969), which he later co-adapted into a three-part film saga directed by Francis Ford Coppola. He received the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for the first film in 1972 and Part II in 1974. Puzo also wrote the original screenplay for the 1978 Superman film. His last novel, The Family, was released posthumously in 2001.
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Customers praise the book's storytelling, writing quality, and reading experience. They find the storyline engaging, with a strong plot and well-developed characters. The book captures the mood, emotions, and psychology of the various characters. However, opinions differ on the pacing - some readers found it fast-paced and compelling, while others felt it was slow and time-consuming.
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Customers find the storyline engaging and well-written. They describe it as a mind-blowing novel with an awesome saga of Don Carleone. The book has an engrossing aura and contains many twists, making it a masterclassic in time.
"...I could see the strength of the story through the book...." Read more
"...I admit that the only reason I picked up this book is to know the real story, before the movie narrated it - and I just couldn’t put it down!..." Read more
"...Just love this awesome saga of Don Carleone.👌👌 Oh! Yeah, It's absolutely a aduct fiction...." Read more
"...Love the way the story unfolds and the characters come to terms with their rightful role in the larger scenerio they were always meant to play...." Read more
Customers like the writing quality of the book. They find it well-written, engaging, and one of the finest novels they've read. The pages are systematic with bold and easy-to-read printing. Readers appreciate the character-driven story and intricate screenplay. However, some feel the content is violent.
"...I did not expect it to be such a well written book. Sure the movie was good. But the movie is good for several other reasons than just the story...." Read more
"...The printing of pages r systematic and bold and dark printing easy to read as u see in duplicate pages r thin and printing is of no quality very..." Read more
"One of the finest novels you will ever find. Read Godfather as a story or as a way of life...." Read more
"I like the way he described complete things. He left me always at the edge and i feel the characters doing things in front of me...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's reading quality. They find it engaging and a must-read for those who enjoy reading. The storyline is captivating, making watching the movie after reading the book more meaningful. Many consider it a timeless classic and refreshing from the Mafia's perspective.
"...The perfect book to read all day long when your plans are thwarted by a heavy unseasonal downpour ? Not quite. This book, IS the plan!" Read more
"...Michael and so on, you will realize how this books got an Enthralling book tag. Just love this awesome saga of Don Carleone.👌👌 Oh!..." Read more
"I was so excited while reading the book...." Read more
"...a classic in the truest sense of the word..... it has a suspense and thrill that keeps you want to read it all in a day. A must read for everyone!!!!" Read more
Customers enjoy the character development and portrayal. They find the character of Don Corleone amazing and powerful. The depiction of human nature is astounding, and the book is a must-read for young adults.
"...to my heart, and after reading the book I got a full understanding about each and every character." Read more
"...I love the world background, character building and development, the plot, everything so I just had to buy myself a copy. I'm not disappointed." Read more
"...Watched the movie also- brilliant acting by Marlon Brando & Al Pacino" Read more
"Loved everything about this book...the Characters are Unforgettable" Read more
Customers enjoy the book's emotional portrayal. They mention it captures the mood, emotions, and actions of the characters well. The book also includes love, passion, violence, politics, and in-depth research on the psychology of the various characters.
"What a story and an in depth research on the psychology of the various characters protrayed in it...." Read more
"A story of family, valued traditions, especially Italian, love, affection and lots of violence. The story never made me bored." Read more
"Good book to read, mafia story, love passion voilence, politics and so much more. Inwould like to see movie also" Read more
"Captures the mood, sentiments and actions like no other. The Corleones are as close as you can get to how a Godfather works - Simply unputdownable...." Read more
Customers have different views on the book's pacing. Some find it fast-paced and engaging, while others consider it slow and lengthy.
"...Read this book! Incredible storytelling, fast-paced, awesome writing, completely engaging! It's a classic modern masterpiece and deservedly so!" Read more
"...Very lengthy and time consuming.it contains 495 -500 pages" Read more
"...that it is simply impossible to put down it down;the binding and delivery was excellent and it is a MUST read." Read more
"...character which i don't think was necessary it only made the book slow and long, beginners would definitely lose patience while reading" Read more
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- Reviewed in India on 23 August 2015Verified PurchaseI had seen the movies a few times and I picked up the book because one of my friend told me the line that one bibliophile often tells another "The book is a lot better". I was bewildered and purchased the e-book to read on my kindle. I did not expect it to be such a well written book. Sure the movie was good. But the movie is good for several other reasons than just the story. I could see the strength of the story through the book. I read it in a few sittings in two days and sometimes I felt hard to lift my eyes from the book.
It is a master piece. Though to speak it is a story of the mafia that ruled New York for a period, the book is a lot more. Mario Puzo's powers of observation, his comments on the nature of life made me remember some of the classic Russian novels. I hope to read it again after a few years, sure to see it in another light then.It is one of those books that, I think, is written to be read again in every stage of life
- Reviewed in India on 28 September 2024Verified PurchaseWhat other word can describe this novel. A masterpiece by all measures. Have read it for years before misplacing my book. Ordered it again to re-re-read it.
- Reviewed in India on 29 September 2020Verified PurchaseIm not critics to write any thing about book or Author Sir Mario Puzo thousands and millions times reviews had been written the best book ever i had read in my life ,
i am going to tell you the quality of book whether it is original or duplicate as usual we get it on street side
the quality of book is really good the book is original published by Arrow books .
the pages r very thick as u compare the copy with duplicate copy
The printing of pages r systematic and bold and dark printing easy to read as u see in duplicate pages r thin and printing is of no quality very disgusting to read some time u get board and throw the book but this book is really nice to read very decent
thank you amazon and seller YOURREADS for giving me such a nice gift only in rs 260
only drawback in packing i got book folded form front right corner up to 40 pages in transit by delivery associate
but i came to over come it by keeping the book under pressure for few hours
finally its a new fresh copy and it is original one GRAB IT
thank you all
- Reviewed in India on 9 June 2022Verified Purchase. . . Is precisely what this book does! I admit that the only reason I picked up this book is to know the real story, before the movie narrated it - and I just couldn’t put it down! The perfect book to read all day long when your plans are thwarted by a heavy unseasonal downpour ? Not quite. This book, IS the plan!
- Reviewed in India on 10 August 2024Verified PurchaseThe media could not be loaded.
Images in this review - Reviewed in India on 24 May 2019Verified PurchaseBest crime novel ever from Mario Puzo.
I got it under a huge discount offer.
And Obviously The delivery was on time and delivery boy was so soothing and calm.
When you read that persuasive saying of Don Vito Carleone, Sunny, Michael and so on, you will realize how this books got an Enthralling book tag.
Just love this awesome saga of Don Carleone.👌👌
Oh! Yeah, It's absolutely a aduct fiction. There is a few so deep description of sexual intercourse💏💏 as till now I know by reading book1, 1st part of this book. 👀👀
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth buying 📚📚 a CLASSIC masterpiece ❤❤Best crime novel ever from Mario Puzo.
Reviewed in India on 24 May 2019
I got it under a huge discount offer.
And Obviously The delivery was on time and delivery boy was so soothing and calm.
When you read that persuasive saying of Don Vito Carleone, Sunny, Michael and so on, you will realize how this books got an Enthralling book tag.
Just love this awesome saga of Don Carleone.👌👌
Oh! Yeah, It's absolutely a aduct fiction. There is a few so deep description of sexual intercourse💏💏 as till now I know by reading book1, 1st part of this book. 👀👀
Images in this review - Reviewed in India on 19 February 2024Verified Purchasework is good
- Reviewed in India on 20 March 2022Verified PurchaseOne of the finest novels you will ever find. Read Godfather as a story or as a way of life. If you are capable of absorbing important messages from any novel, this novel is a university of how one must lead the life.
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José MijaresReviewed in Mexico on 7 November 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Igual a la foto
Verified PurchaseBuen material
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DubaiReviewed in Brazil on 20 March 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Avaliação sincera!
Verified PurchaseFantástico! Livro tão bom, tão bom, dá pena de acabar! Mto talento e uma habilidade para escrever , que prende o leitor desde as primeiras páginas!
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Paolo CarboniReviewed in Italy on 21 August 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Conswgna precisa
Verified PurchaseConsegna precisa e puntuale e libro in perfetto stato. Carina l'edizione con la prefazione di Coppola
- BetseyleeReviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 April 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Verified PurchaseThis is not the sort of book I normally read: crime, murder, family feuds - but I have seen the films many times and I bought the book on a Kindle daily deal - I like to collect classics.
The first thing to say is, it is beautifully written and with affinity for each of the main characters and their point of view, as they enter the story. I cannot say how much of the three dimensionality - or sometimes four-dimensionality - of the characters I feel is due to the book itself, or my familiarity with the films; it can't be separated now.
That leads me on to the next thing I must mention, which is the first thing I noticed on reading this book. The first part of the book and the first part of the film are almost identical, so I was in familiar territory. We are at Connie's wedding party, in the grounds of the Corleone family estate and it is almost as if, like 2001, the two were written synonymously. I have to say that this makes the film enormously clever, I feel, to pull off such a thing - but then, Mario Puzo was heavily involved in the making of the film - and I might have felt very differently about it, if I had read the book first (I hated Disney's Winnie the Pooh!).
The book, however, contains a lot of detail that is not in the film - a whole different dimension to both Johnny Fontane, and Lucy Mancini (Sonny's Mistress) and, even having seen the films many times, I still thoroughly enjoyed it - in fact, it was comforting to have ready made images I could call up, for these characters, which did not clash with the book in any way.
All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable, well-written book, with few grammatical errors and I am on to the next one now, while my husband, who has been anxiously waiting in the wings, for me to finish this one, commences to devour it, probably in half the time it took me!