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The Godfather

By: Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola - introduction, Anthony Puzo - note, Robert J. Thompson - afterword
Narrated by: Joe Mantegna, Anthony Puzo, Angelo Di Loreto
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50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION - WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA

Mario Puzo's classic saga of an American crime family that became a global phenomenon - nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read.

With its brilliant and brutal portrayal of the Corleone family, The Godfather burned its way into our national consciousness. This unforgettable saga of crime and corruption, passion and loyalty continues to stand the test of time, as the definitive novel of the Mafia underworld.

A #1 New York Times bestseller in 1969, Mario Puzo's epic was turned into the incomparable film of the same name, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. It is the original classic that has been often imitated, but never matched. A tale of family and society, law and order, obedience and rebellion, it reveals the dark passions of human nature played out against a backdrop of the American dream.

With a Note from Anthony Puzo and an Afterword by Robert J. Thompson

©1969 Mario Puzo. Introduction © 2019 by Francis Ford Coppola. "Note from Anthony Puzo" used with permission of Anthony Puzo. Afterword © 2002 by Robert J. Thompson. (P)2011, 2019 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

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Amazing

Even though I saw the movie this was so much more in terms of the story and the characters! I loved it!!!

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It's the Godfather

I don't know how many times I've watched the movie but it was worth it to hear it. There were little extra story lines and many of the characters got more depth. Next time I watch the movies, I think I'll enjoy them even more.

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The Great American novel.

So good that once you start you will not put it down. "Try it, you'll like it!"

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It’s a great book

It’s a great story just wish it was more mafia related stuff talked other then Johnny losing his voice I just didn’t see where he fit in in the story other then that I loved it

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Fantastic

As a longtime fan of the movie it would only make sense to read the book as well. Seven years ago I did just that. Haven recently finished the Sopranos I thought I would dive back into The Godfather. This audiobook recording was fantastic. Narrated perfectly with a bunch of added content to give more history about the author, his life, and of his collaboration with Francis Ford Coppola.

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Very Insightful

One Very entertaining book i Loved it. Lou Cabrazzis background explained was a real eye opener Gotta hear it again

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Team Coppola

Read this book to appreciate Coppola’s genius as Screenwriter and Director of two great films.

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Awesome! A classic and favorite of mine!

Hope you all enjoy this as much as I did!
Great movie too! Loved it!

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It's The Godfather

Great performance by Mantegna. Recommend to anyone who enjoys stories of crime, politics, conflicting old and new values, and justice for family.

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American Classic

This book is so much a part of today's culture in America. To not read it leaves one in the dark about all of the reference to this book used in every arena of our modern times. It is a truly wonderful book.

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