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marty_zevius's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
alinnarossa's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
wandering_zero's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
quokkaboba's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
“italians have a little joke, that the world is so hard, that a man must have two fathers to look after him, and that's why they have godfathers.”
would have been a 5 stars up until 70%. then for some reason, i sort of lost interest in the plot. there was a little moment of ennui where things stopped moving as fast as they had been. it picked up again right at the end, at the last remaining 50 pages or so. for that, i give it a 4 stars.
The Godfather was impressive, a tale of family and honour and tradition and blood and brutality.
“never hate your enemies. it affects your judgment.”
ashy18c's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.0
seafairy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jcoryv's review against another edition
4.0
7 outta 10. Rounding up.
Listened to this on Audible. Narration was spot on.
The racism and misogyny are cringeworthy, but part of the story I guess (1940’s Sicilian mafia). The “big box” and similar nonsense… blech. But overall it’s a solid story.
Listened to this on Audible. Narration was spot on.
The racism and misogyny are cringeworthy, but part of the story I guess (1940’s Sicilian mafia). The “big box” and similar nonsense… blech. But overall it’s a solid story.
jgrummo42's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
If I could give this book a 6th star, I would. It is incredible. SO much better than the movie (and I LOVE the movie). Couldn't put it down.
irwaurzyniak's review against another edition
5.0
The afterward by Robert J. Thompson says it all, it is nostalgic and well written with surprising complexity. A great read if you enjoyed the first two Godfather movies.
morganwright's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25