If you need true help, where do you go? Nothing exists outside the laws of our land. They call Vito the Don, or the Godfather. His father died and he escaped with his life. 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. Still shocking more than fifty years after it was first published, this compelling tale of blackmail, murder and family values is a true classic. 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. A modern masterpiece, The Godfather by Mario Puzo is a searing portrayal of the 1940s criminal underworld. The Godfather-the epic tale of crime and betrayal that became a global phenomenon.
Theme: Crime and Justice, Power, Masculinity and Patriarchy, Family, Loyalty and Betrayalīook Summary: The Godfather by Mario Puzo Setting Place: New York City and Long Beach, New York. Major Characters: Don Vito Corleone, Santino “Sonny” Corleone, Michael Corleone, Frederico “Fredo” Corleone, Constanzia “Connie” Corleone, Thomas “Tom” Hagen, Johnny Fontane, Peter “Pete” Clemenza, Salvatore “Sal” Tessio,
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