The Godfather by Mario Puzo

The Godfather

The Godfather #1

Mario Puzo

fiction classics crime thriller dark tense medium-paced

595 pages | first published 1969

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The Godfather—the epic tale of crime and betrayal that became a global phenomenon.Almost fifty years ago, a classic was born. A searing portrayal of the Mafia underworld, The Godfather introduced readers to the first family of American crime ficti...
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Summary of 7257 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
tense 78%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 28%
emotional 22%
challenging 15%
reflective 13%
sad 10%
informative 5%
inspiring 3%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 22%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 23% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 24% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.23

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