description: The Godfather is an extraordinary novel which has become a modern day classic. Puzo pulls us inside the violent society of the Mafia and its gang wars.The leader, Vito Corleone, is the Godfather. He is a benevolent despot who stops at nothing to gain and hold power. His command post is a fortress on Long Island from which he presides over a vast underground empire that includes the rackets, gambling, bookmaking, and unions. His influence runs through all levels of American society, from the cop on the beat to the nation's mighty.Mario Puzo, a master storyteller, introduces us to unforgettable characters, and the elements of this world explode to life in this violent and impassioned chronicle.
language: English
title: The Godfather
titlecomplete: The Godfather
characters: Fredo "Freddie" Corleone, Santino "Sonny" Corleone, Michael "Mike" Corleone, Tom Hagen, Luca Brasi, Don Vito Corleone, Johnny Fontane, Rocco Lampone, Peter "Pete" Clemenza, Al Neri, Constanzia "Connie" Corleone
genres: Thriller, Fiction, Mystery, Classics, Crime, Drama, American, Historical Fiction, Literature, Novels
ratings_count: 407113
places: New York (State), The United States of America, Sicily
series: The Godfather, Mario Puzo's Mafia
publisher: Brilliance Audio