The Godfather—the epic tale of crime and betrayal that became a global phenomenon. I was really not expecting to enjoy this book so much. It's a page-turner that boils with intrigue, sex, and violence. Mario Puzo was a hack who found a highly successful formula for mass market success, and followed it. 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 forty years after it was first published, this compelling tale of blackmail, murder and family values is a true classic. HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY READING IT