The Last Don by Mario Puzo

18 hours, 53 minutes first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction crime thriller dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

The last don is Domenico Clericuzio, a wise and ruthless man who is determined to see his heirs established in legitimate society but whose vision is threatened when secrets from the family's past spark a vicious war between two blood cousins.This...

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Moods

dark 91%
tense 75%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 33%
challenging 16%
reflective 16%
emotional 8%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
sad 8%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 27% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.62

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