The Godfather by Mario Puzo

The Godfather

The Godfather #1

Mario Puzo with Joe Mantegna (Narrator)

18 hours, 6 minutes first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics crime thriller dark tense medium-paced

Description

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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Community Reviews Summary of 7,519 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
tense 79%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 28%
emotional 23%
challenging 15%
reflective 14%
sad 10%
informative 5%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 22%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 22% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 25% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.23

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