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Publisher's Summary
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.
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- Andy
- 09-01-2016
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.
I've already started downloading the next book in the series!
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- Chris Barty
- North Perth, Western Australia, AU
- 24-12-2018
Incredible
a wonderful story and performance from beginning to end. Captivating and timeless a story with equal parts of beauty and brutality
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- Stephen
- 05-12-2018
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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- Anonymous User
- 02-10-2018
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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- Rebecca
- 27-06-2018
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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- Stuart McPhillips
- 04-05-2018
Fat Tony reads The Godfather
Having never read the book, FFC did a great job adapting for the movie. Joe Mantegna (Fat Tony from The Simpsons) does an awesome job.
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- Chris Connors
- 26-04-2018
Loved it . Read it before and will read it again
Loved it. Will probably read it again at some time soon. Ripping good yarn. Whoopee.
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- Liz
- 17-03-2018
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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- Anonymous User
- 14-01-2018
Make an offer....
I have seen all the movies but never actually read the books...I wasn't disappointed loved it, loved it, the narrator was perfect I love Joe Mantegna voice he draws you into the story I HIGHLEY RECOMEND this book
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- Mark
- 08-09-2017
A Forever Classic!
the righteous wasn't excellent!! really enjoyed this classic story! looking forward to the next chapter..
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- Beru
- 29-05-2017
Amazing Book and Narration
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
The book is already really good and the narrator really makes a good job with the speed and the different voices for the different characters.
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- christal
- 02-10-2016
The greatest
Easily the best audio book I've ever listened to. Id never read The Godfather before, and im so glad I came to it via this medium. The narrator was a perfect choice. Loved it. Sad it's finished. Nothing else will be this good from now on.
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- Ben O'Neill
- 24-07-2018
Fantastic performance and an epic story
I loved Joe M’s performance. His voice tweaked to deliver Connie and Mrs Corleone were fabulous and true to character. I found myself wishing for more appearances of the Godfathers wife just to hear the voice.
After only seeing the movies and never reading the book I was surprised by the saucy and provocative sex stories. But it truely was unabridged.
Well done.
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- Dedre
- 21-03-2018
Simply the best
Excellent plot. Intriguing. Mysterious. Narrator fantastic. Thanks for a most exciting book. I do wonder how much is fact vs fiction though.
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- Emilio
- 09-11-2017
My first 5 out of 5
It is that good. Flawless performance and writing.
Ok how many more words do I n. Done.
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- suze0501@aol.com
- 26-02-2015
DO NOT MISS THIS!
I love this book. I first read it back in the early 70s, and have revisited it many times since. It's also one of my all time favourite movies, Coppola clearly realising that it needed no Hollywood-style embellishment in order to make it one of the truly great movies. No sprauncy 'moviefying' for FF-C, just a simple but powerful adaptation of the novel, that stands the test of time, and brought together some of the finest screen talents Hollywood has ever produced.
I've been waiting for this to appear on Audible for a long, long time - and this year Santa brought it to my inbox! Hip-hip-hooray. I've been lost in the world of the Corleone's all over Christmas - and I've loved it!
A powerful portrayal of the 1940s criminal underworld this masterpiece is also the story of the Corleone family, one of the biggest and most powerful families of the American Mafia. It still has the power to shock - even now - with the frightening juxtaposition of old fashioned loyalty and moral values, served up with a spectacularly bloody and unforgiving form of justice to those who fail to respect them.
It's nearly impossible for me to read or listen to this novel without seeing images of the peerless Marlon Brando , the young but powerful acting talents of Al Pacino, the perfectly cast John Cazale and James Caan, not forgetting Talia Shire and Diane Keaton.
My goodness, though, does Joe Mantegna give them a run for their money! Heavily influenced by the voices from the movie he gives a wonderful reading here - with the novel filling in all sorts of interesting gaps that the film could not give us. Lucca Brazzi's back story for example, I simply couldn't tear myself away, and I can see me listening to this unabridged narration often.
In case you hadn't gather, I love this unabridged presentation. Mantegna is absolutely marvellous, and the novel just gets better every time I read/listen. If you fancy spending some time in the murky, romanticised world of the Corleone family this comes highly recommended.
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- jon
- 02-02-2015
the godfather
As brilliant as the film. A good listen. The narrative was the best I've heard
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- Ellen Tebbutt
- 01-02-2015
Gripping
This audiobook is very well read in a clear and characterful voice. The story is interesting and the characters are well developed.
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- Matty Allen
- 26-01-2015
Brilliant Reading
Joe Montano brings Mario Puzo's Classic to life... flawlessly. I would recommend to anyone new to Audible to start here.
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- Jobo
- 01-01-2015
Superb and gripping story. It deserves respect.
Beautifully narrated and excellent characterisations made this reading of the Godfather one that I couldn't turn off. I listened to it over four days and was completely involved in the world described by Mario Puzo. I can thoroughly recommend this audiobook for anyone to listen to - do this as a favour to yourself.
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- Mr. S. P. Mcalister
- 11-12-2014
A movie classic in audio
Would you consider the audio edition of The Godfather to be better than the print version?
With such a great performance this book comes to life far more than it could by simply reading it.
What did you like best about this story?
I liked how B-plots in the movie were explored more in the book.
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- Karen
- 10-12-2014
Enlightening
What did you like most about The Godfather?
I have watched the film trilogy a million times. I know the script verbatim! But I never read the book. (I know, bad me). I love all the extra detail that as a film fan. you just don't get! about Vito Corleone and his rise as Godfather
What did you like best about this story?
The detail about Vito Corleone's rise to power, Tom Hagan and Kay's history. It builds their characters so much!
What does Joe Mantegna bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Knowing Joe's voice and knowing him from the Godfather III movie just brings it all to life. He has a powerful voice and its a great actor.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Michael's acceptance that he loved his father and that he had to take control and be a part of something he avoided all his life.
Any additional comments?
Absolutely loved it!!
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- Richard
- 23-01-2015
The Best Audiobook I've listened to
I was s little worried the book would have dated, but it was fresh and exciting. Knowing the films only increased the pleasure. I regret having it on my wish list for so long now.
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- Jimmy
- 02-02-2016
Simply brilliant!
For me this audio book was even better than the film. I couldn't stop listening! It's well read and preformed. I'd say top 3 favourite audio books so far.
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- Athavan Arunachalam
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I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse
Absolutely amazing, ever sentence puts in the film again. As each chapter proceeds, it makes you want to watch the film again. Beautiful narrated.
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