The Godfather
Ranked #6 in Fiction Crime, Ranked #8 in Mafia — see more rankings.
The Godfather—the epic tale of crime and betrayal that became a global phenomenon.
Almost fifty years ago, a classic was born. A searing portrayal of the Mafia underworld, The Godfather introduced readers to the first family of American crime fiction, the Corleones, and their powerful legacy of tradition, blood, and honor. The seduction of power, the pitfalls of greed, and the allegiance to family—these are the themes that have resonated with millions of readers around the world and made The Godfather the definitive novel of the violent subculture that, steeped in intrigue and... more
Almost fifty years ago, a classic was born. A searing portrayal of the Mafia underworld, The Godfather introduced readers to the first family of American crime fiction, the Corleones, and their powerful legacy of tradition, blood, and honor. The seduction of power, the pitfalls of greed, and the allegiance to family—these are the themes that have resonated with millions of readers around the world and made The Godfather the definitive novel of the violent subculture that, steeped in intrigue and... more
Reviews and Recommendations
We've comprehensively compiled reviews of The Godfather from the world's leading experts.
Nicky Cullen That is such a tough question. I'm going to say The Godfather because I couldn't stop until it was finished. (Source)
Michal Ptacek My most favourite book is Godfather by Mario Puzo. I think it is even slightly more interesting and better than a movie which is almost perfect. Total masterpiece :) (Source)
Rankings by Category
The Godfather is ranked in the following categories:
- #93 in American
- #14 in Crime
- #15 in Crime Fiction
- #61 in Crime Mystery
- #61 in Crime Thriller
- #14 in Criminology
- #72 in Drama
- #61 in Gilmore Girls
- #40 in Italian
- #14 in Italian History
- #45 in Italy
- #37 in Media
- #93 in Morality
- #85 in Movie
- #59 in Movies
- #55 in New York
- #90 in Power
- #28 in Pulp Fiction
- #82 in Thriller
- #18 in Thriller Crime
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