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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 Classics Crime Crime Fiction Genre Fiction Mystery Psychological Murder Fiction Suspense

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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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.

Masterpiece - Stand-Alone for Puzo's Work

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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...

Classically brilliant!

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I’ve read this book at least a dozen times over the years, but the joy I got from hearing Joe’s voice telling the story is beyond words. Amazing

Thanks Fat Tony

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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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Please Listen do yourself a favour. One of the best narrated books. I have read the book twice but I enjoyed this more than the book.

This audio book did justice to this classic!

One of the best narrated books ever

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What a great book, kept me entertained for the full 18hrs. So much detail and gives an amazing portrayal of the mafia setup.

Timeless story of the Mafia

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the righteous wasn't excellent!! really enjoyed this classic story! looking forward to the next chapter..

A Forever Classic!

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The narrator is "Fat Tony" from the Simpsons, this alone makes it a pleasure listening to what is an epic tale of love, loyalty, betrayel and murder. I have never seen the movies and I had no intention of reading or listening to the book until it showed up in the daily deal, that was a mistake, I should have enjoyed this tale much sooner. The story has certainly left an impression on me, the author makes the reader feel like they are in the thick of the adventure. Highly recommended!

Don't put it off!

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excellently written story and compelling characters brought to life by the impeccable voice work of the narrator who truly brings this classic tale to life

Magnificent Audiobook

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I first read this book in 1972. I loved it then. I saw the movie which was very faithful to the book. I have just listened to thus audio book some 47 years later and it’s is every but as good as my original read. Well done Mario Puzo! Well read Joe Mantegna and congratulations to Audible for the production. Some stories never age!

Gets better with age

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