A must‑read for anyone who loves The Godfather films. Mario Puzo’s novel, published three years before the first movie, offers an even more intimate exposé of the Corleone family’s efforts to maintain its status as the most powerful family in New York. Readers gain a better understanding of how Don Vito Corleone built his empire, how eldest son Santino “Sonny” Corleone attempted to run it, and how Michael Corleone, Vito’s youngest son, transforms from a World War II veteran into a more modern version of his father—a calculated, calm but ruthless leader who will do whatever he thinks is best for the Family.
Michael’s Rating: 4.25/5
A must‑read for anyone who loves The Godfather films. Mario Puzo’s novel, published three years before the first movie, offers an even more intimate exposé of the Corleone family’s efforts to maintain its status as the most powerful family in New York. Readers gain a better understanding of how Don Vito Corleone built his empire, how eldest son Santino “Sonny” Corleone attempted to run it, and how Michael Corleone, Vito’s youngest son, transforms from a World War II veteran into a more modern version of his father—a calculated, calm but ruthless leader who will do whatever he thinks is best for the Family.
Michael’s Rating: 4.25/5
