The Godfather by Mario Puzo

The Godfather

The Godfather #1

Mario Puzo

595 pages • first pub 1969 (editions) user-added

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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Moods

dark 83%
tense 78%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 27%
emotional 25%
challenging 16%
reflective 15%
sad 12%
informative 7%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 22%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 21% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 25% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.23

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