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The Godfather

Written by: Mario Puzo
Narrated by: Joe Mantegna
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Based on the lives of real people and yet so brutal and shocking in places that it's almost impossible to believe, Mario Puza weaves a dark and compelling narrative that climaxes with a blistering showdown.

Tyrant, blackmailer, racketeer, murderer - his influence reaches every level of American society. Meet Don Corleone, a friendly man, a just man, areasonable man. The deadliest lord of the Cosa Nostra. The Godfather.

A modern masterpiece,The Godfather is a searing portrayal of the 1940s criminal underworld. It is also the intimate story of the Corleone family, at once drawn together and ripped apart by its unique position at the core of the American Mafia. Still shocking 40 years after it was first published, this compelling tale of blackmail, murder, and family values is a true classic.

©1969 Mario Puzo (P)2014 Audible Studios
Classics Crime Fiction Mystery Psychological

Critic Reviews

"Here is all the classic material of Mafia mythology... spins a spell all its own" ( The Times)
"The narrative bowls along... to keep readers turning pages all the way to an explosive showdown." ( Daily Mail)
"The Godfather, one of the most entertaining and absorbing popular novels of the postwar period... Puzo's masterpiece" (Robert McCrum, Observer)
"Puzo's genius was to create a world so thick with personality and acknowledged rules of behaviour, along with its crime and violence, that reading his books becomes a seriously guilty pleasure" ( New York Post)
"A splendid and distinguished blood saga of the Cosa Nostra, the American Mafia, and of the whirl created by five families of mafiosi at war in New York" ( Sunday Times)

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It's better than the movie

yes it is better than the movie and you get to know each character in depth. Bonus with characters edited out of the movie. Full of everything that a fiction can give.

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Awesome! Didn't disappoint

Had read the book long ago. Enjoyed audiobook even more! Great story, Great narration. The narrator brings the epic characters to life amazingly.

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A classic brought alive by a perfect performance.

Family, Friendships and Honour. Tenets to live by churned into an enriching experience by the artist.

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stellar book, stellar narration

brilliant book, Brilliantly performed. thrilling ride through and through. must read. 10/10 loved it. th

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Relive the Cult phenomenon!

Super performance for a super book! Well done Audible team. . Thanks for prit this memorable experience!

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Gripping storyline, fantastic narration

The entire book was wonderfully narrated laden with all the emotions. I could visualize all the scenes just by the narration!

The story, nothing much to be said, it's an epic in itself :)

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Unbelievably realistic!!

one of the best read by the best! The Narration was top notch! Kudos to the entire team

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Superb Narration

I thoroughly enjoyed the narration of the epic novel. No problem with the accents nor the speed. Highly recommend.

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The narration is masterful!

I usually listen to audiobooks while I work. Godfather is the only one so far which I listen to all day. travelling, walking, eating.. I couldn't get enough of it.

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excellent book, excellent plot, excellent narrator

Had read the book many times before, but enjoyed it just like the time I read it the first time, the narrator is excellent.. you wont regret getting this title

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