The definitive Mafia novel, as compelling as it was when it first came out so long ago. Anybody writing a novel about American organized crime has to deal with it, somehow. The people it depicts actually picked up on the book (mostly via the movie) and started using its terminology.
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Read this paper back 40 years ago. Forgot how small the print was. Still a great read.
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one of the greatest novel of the seventies. Mario Puzo carries you with his imagination to the highest ecstacy of enjoyment with his used of words and simplicity; His mind gives a scenery that will keep turning pages faster that you want to. There is no dull moment in this masterpiece, and from the beginning to the end is a true crime saga of American life. the family with its ways will keep glue to the meaning of their lives. this book will change your life in a positive manner like no other book could. you will learn about business and the crime industry of those years. Read it and let others know about it, so that they can learn too.
much more detailed than the movie... the scene in the restaurant where Mike kills Solozzo and the captain....unbelivable to read! cant put it down.. love learning more about Sonny and Tom Hagen too!!
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It is a very good book and also it is good value!
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