The Godfather - Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola, Anthony Puzo & Robert J. Thompson

The Godfather

By Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola, Anthony Puzo & Robert J. Thompson

  • Release Date: 1969-03-10
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Score: 4.5
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Description

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

Reviews

  • Life is so beautiful.

    5
    By Whatdidmarksay
    What can be said about this book that hasn’t already been said? It’s been out for over half a century, and still reads as grippingly as I’m sure it did then. I certainly came away with some favorite characters from the book, and it made me consider wanting to see the movie. Mr. Puzo was ahead of his time, and I’ll be browsing other books he’s written. Of that I can assure you. Life is so beautiful

  • Great book

    5
    By Shi-Town
    Supplements the Movie so well. It will enrich your understanding of the movie. Buy and read it today.

  • Amazing Character Development

    5
    By M_Lubo
    Highly recommend this read. Tight storyline and thoroughly developed characters that personify all the complexity within families. I understand why this is such a classic.

  • The Godfather

    5
    By Or4nguT4nk
    Before reading, I didn’t know the movie was pretty much the book word for word. An amazing read!

  • Best book I've ever read

    5
    By AnithaBR
    This was the most beautifully written book I've ever read. The characters were insanely developed and the plot intricate. It may be my favorite book of all time.

  • Perfection

    5
    By bob4261
    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.

  • Superb

    5
    By Christopher$2015
    Couldn’t put this book down, all time classic

  • A Classic for Good Reason

    5
    By Qwerty098762
    I wanted to see what all the fuss was about and was well rewarded. Bravo Mr. Puzo.

  • Amazing

    5
    By archilny
    Even better than the movie.

  • The Godfather

    5
    By A Boy From The Bronx
    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.

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