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.
Brilliance Audio's reissue of this 1986 production features a full cast. As Vito Corleone directs his powerful New York crime family, a reader delivers the narrative text, and individual actors take over for the dialogue. But the use of a cast is not a gimmick. It's a dramatic device. The cast infuses each character with emotion and personality, giving the work more of a sense of theater than a simple reading. Thus, the narration exploits the very nature of audiobooks to present a special work. R.C.G. (c) AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine
About the Author
Mario Puzo was born in New York and, following military service in World War II, attended New York's New School for Social Research and Columbia University. His best-known novel, The Godfather, has sold more than 16 million copies worldwide. He has published several critically acclaimed novels including The Fortunate Pilgrim and The Sicilian. He has also written the screenplays for all three Godfather movies, for which he received two Academy Awards.
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