The Godfather by Mario Puzo Reviews Summary
Ratings Breakdown
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Rated 4.8 by 22,458 people
Pros from Reviews
- Realistic characters
- Engrossing plot twists
- Memorable lines
- Different perspective on criminals
- Careful, calculated relationships
- Brilliant characterization of Don Corleone
- Similar to the Academy Award-winning movie
- Fills out Kay's character and motivations
Cons from Reviews
- Clumsy integration of sociopolitical and moral philosophy
- Occasionally meandering plot
- Problematic content (violence, racism, sexism)
- Sexism and treatment of female characters
- Infatuation with Johnny
- Some unnecessary prurient scenes
- Elements of racism and misogyny
- Ink errors and misaligned hardcover