The Family Corleone

This could possibly be the best book I've ever listened to. The writing is excellent, the narrator is amazing and the story is one of the best ever told and is just as good as the other books that were written as part of the Godfather saga.

The plot is superb. Such an interesting take. Doing a prequel for the Godfather was in ingenius idea. The whole time you are just wondering what will happen next and whether or not it will tie into one of the Godfather movies that have already been published. I can't wait for the movie to come out for this version!

There isn't one particular scene that is my favorite but I loved learning about Luca Brasi and the smart man he was prior to evolving into the not so smart monster that he was in the original Godfather movie. I also loved learning about how Michael, Fredo and Sonnie were as kids growing up in the Corleone family.

Becoming the Godfather

The narrator truly is one of the best narrators I've heard. Every character he does sounds exactly like the characters sounded in the movies. This is must listen for anyone who likes the Godfather.

I read a copy of the book along with the audiobook so i think for The Family Corleone Bobby Cannavale voice is just as good as the print. The way he can switch between voices is great and makes the whole experience that much greater. The thing i like most about the audiobook was that it did not skip any part of the book it was read word for word unlike some audiobooks i have tried in the passed.

A lot, I think Ed Falco's depiction of the how the Corleone family was like before Michael's journey and the way he switches as one characters plot is about to thicken you jump right into to another character story line. He describers how Luca Brasi's life was like before he met Vito and how he can't die.

Spoilers!! My favorite scene from the book was when the Corleone family was at a parade and Cork tries to warn Sonny about the Irish going to attack and a intense gun battle brakes out and Cork tries to save Vito and accidentally shoots him but saves Vito because he shot him.

Not one thing wrong with Bobby Cannavale performance.

This book is very well done. Ed Falco's take on a book that was written 44 year prior is impeccable. Very well done. Bobby Cannavalle voive is spot on.

drama thrilling and shocking

i love how the characters seem like their older counterparts.

i think his impression of the don was dead-on.

yes

Being somewhat familiar with the Godfather series this story gets to the early times for Sonny Corleone and his family..

Yes, not a problem wanting to know what came next in the life of Corleone family.

Liked his tone and correct Italian pronouncment of the words. Wish there was more Italian words added in the story, that seems to bring you in the book even more.

Luca and his girlfriend his storyline in particular moved me.

it's hard for me to describe exactly why I don't like this book. The thing that bothers me the most is the narrator , his monotone voice rarely changes between one character and the next. he also reads entirely too fast and has no rhythm to his speech. also the story doesn't add up with the other books. it's version is incompatible with the other books in the series. not a fan

I enjoyed this book and i liked the narration, even with slight timeline issues like Tom Hagen being 18, as he was a year older than Sonny at 17, in 1933, when in the Godfather novel, Tom was 35 in 1945. The math doesn't add up, lol, but it was a good ride imo

I really enjoyed listening to the narrator and his impressions of all the characters from the movie. The story is perfect in every way and has the feeling that you are immersed in the world of The Godfather. I recommend this to any fans of the movies and The Godfather novel.

I loved it. this was a great reading and performance. there were some minor changes from the other books but it was understandable.

You will love this prequel that gives the backstory to many things mentioned in Mario's book. Very enjoyable listen as Bobby C does a great job. Highly recommended.

Best prequel ever.

Everyone, but Sonny especially.

He's excellent with different accents.

I would choose not to rename it.

A must-have for fans of The Godfather.