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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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Read after watching the Offer

After watching the Offer I had to get this book. I wasn't expecting to love it.
It is so well writen, the characters are well developed and the narration was spot on.
My family is tired of me gushing about the book and how much more information there is on certain characters and circumstances. They did such a great job in making the movie follow the book.
I had not seen the movie until after The Offer and I suggest watching it,the movie and reading the book!!

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Brilliantly done!

This was one that no matter who walked in while I was listening, they too were immediately enthralled and instantly sucked in! We all love the movie version. The narration took the cult classic as the basic template for success and admiration and took it one step further! A phenomenal job by everyone! This will now become my adult version of a favorite bedtime story.

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It is an eye opener!

I have seen the films for years, but this is the first time I have read the book. It was a long time coming!!!

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Great story, narration could have been better.

Classic story, though the book has a lot more tedium than the movie. My main issue is that with certain characters, Joe Mantegna’s voices invoke images of Fat Tony, his mafia character in The Simpsons. Mantegna is no Christian Rummel, that’s for sure.

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Amazing book, great reader

The movies stay true to the book. The book is so great with descriptions of the characters’ thinking that you don’t get as clearly explained in the movies.

Also the movie is the story of the Godfather’s 3 sons while the book is the story of the Godfather’s 6 sons.

Such a great book with an excellent narration!

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So glad I chose this

I've loved the movies for years but never right to read the books! This is a phenomenal listen. Download with confidence.

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It’s the best book ever. All others come after this.

what’s not to love about a very well put story? Every minute of this book was captivating, and filled with imagination that made your lives the moment. I have nothing but respect for the author that was able to paint a very real picture to millions around the world.

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The great story !!

This question can not be used to discuss this book. The book is everything I knew it would be.
Better !!!

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  • 11-21-23

Classic!

Love this and the narration was amazing! It’s fun to visualize watching the movie as you listen.

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Joe Montagna

Joe M as the narrator is phenomenal! One of the few books I’ve listened to at a speed of 1.0.

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