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  • By: Mario Puzo
  • Narrated by: Joe Mantegna
  • Length: 18 hrs and 5 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (604 ratings)

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The Godfather

By: Mario Puzo
Narrated by: Joe Mantegna
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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

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 true, it is a classic.

The book is really a fantastic read. Even if you have seen the movie. Everything about this audiobook is good also, the narrator is excellent, and had a slight accent which I always like, his pace is great, and your attention is held the whole way through.

I know it's a bit old fashioned, and some of the ideas aren't how I'd like to be personally, but it's the insight the book gives you into something, to the other life. That's the really awesome part it plays.

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Masterpiece - Stand-Alone for Puzo's Work

This was an excellent listen, in particular because of the amazing addition of Joe's voice tackling the tones, accents and characteristics of everyone in this book like an absolute boss.

If you read this and want to move onto the second book (The Sicilian) be prepared for disappointment in the quality of the delivery, because Joe sets such a high standard with this book that the others are not in the same league.

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Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.

Quite simply magnificent. As a fan of the films it was a delight to learn more about the internal motivations of these characters. This is a book which you can't put down.

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Engaging story, brilliantly narrated

Great story that despite being familiar to most people, is still thoroughly engaging. The narration is as close to perfect as you could hope for. Such a rich telling of a fascinatingly brutal story that hasn't lost any of its impact in half a century

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a good performance- except for the women

a classic novel, already well reviewed, I can't add anything.
The vocal artist of this audio book did a STELLAR job of the narration, except when it came to the women characters.
He somehow managed to make them all sound simpering, whining, unintelligent, alike and unrealistic.
The male voices however were fantastic and varied, especially the Don.

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What a classic - and performance to match

Absolutely loved this - probably my favourite audiobook to date. Mario's story is so captivating; a classic and timeless book that will continue to dominate throughout the ages.
Joe's performance is fantastic the whole way through

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Classically brilliant!

The book is always better than the movie and this one is no exception. Mantegna is outstanding and I’ve relished every word. To those who have never read the book or watched the movie, a five star recommendation, and to those who have... do it again, it is a dateless classic...

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A must read/listen for any fan of The Godfather film series

I’ve loved The Godfather film series for a very long time, always wanted to read what these brilliant films were made from. This book is so captivating, so in depth. This has made me love it even more plus it was read by Joe Mantegna who played Joey Zasa in The Godfather Part 3. Highly recommended!

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perfect audiobook

Obviously a great, classic story but the narration brings it to life without overacting.

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CLASSIC AMERICAN NOVEL

Wonderfully written and spoken, a true classic of American Literature. I have seen the movie countless times but it was always a dream of mine to read the book. Listening to the book it took me back to the scenes in the movie. I enjoyed it so much that I am planning to watch the movie again.
A must read and a book that will live in my memory always.

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