num_pages: 448
description: The Godfather—the epic tale of crime and betrayal that became a global phenomenon.Almost fifty years ago, a classic was born. A searing portrayal of the Mafia underworld, The Godfather introduced readers to the first family of American crime fiction, the Corleones, and their powerful legacy of tradition, blood, and honor. The seduction of power, the pitfalls of greed, and the allegiance to family—these are the themes that have resonated with millions of readers around the world and made The Godfather the definitive novel of the violent subculture that, steeped in intrigue and controversy, remains indelibly etched in our collective consciousness.
language: English
title: The Godfather
titlecomplete: The Godfather (The Godfather, #1)
characters: Fredo "Freddie" Corleone, Rocco Lampone, Don Vito Corleone, Al Neri, Michael "Mike" Corleone, Johnny Fontane, Constanzia "Connie" Corleone, Tom Hagen, Luca Brasi, Santino "Sonny" Corleone, Peter "Pete" Clemenza
genres: American, Thriller, Historical Fiction, Novels, Drama, Crime, Literature, Classics, Mystery, Fiction
ratings_count: 407079
places: Sicily, The United States of America, New York (State)
series: The Godfather, Mario Puzo's Mafia
publisher: NAL