The Godfather: 50th Anniversary Edition Audiobook

" I would prefer to give it four-and-a-half stars as I feel five should be reserved for "the 'absolute' classics" and other such monumental works, but as it is.... "

" I'm glad - very, sincerely glad - Francis Ford Coppola saw what he did in this novel. A rare instance where the movie was better (and then some) than the book. "

" The movie was so much better than the book. This is the only book I have ever said that about. Coppola did some really good editing to chop out all the random crap in this novel (ie- 2 pages about some irrelevant character's vaginal reconstructive surgery???) "

" THE MASTERPIECE "

" Anything about this epic classic novel is GREAT. "

" Mario Puzo's debut novel about the Italian-American mafia is striking in its simplicity. A timeless tale about family and loyalty molded in the ends of a masterful artist. "

" was a good book, better then the movie as always.. "

" One of the great novels of all time. Takes you into a time and place different than you know. "

" I loved it. It was a crime thriller with twists and turns all the way through. "

" I watched the movie series first. But I was not satisfied. Then I read the book. Can I have the rough pages of it? "

" Wonderful wonderful action-packed novel. I especially liked the women in this story, which surprised me based on its reputation as a novel that reeks testosterone! "

" I was given this to read for Italian homework, and enjoyed it much more than I thought I would. Chilling in places. Sad in others. "

" I don't say this often: the movie was better. "

" Some of the most powerful characters I've ever come across are found in this book "

" I can honestly say that this book was a delightful read!! Disturbing, yes...but something I could not put down!!! I loved it! "

" First read it in the monsoons of 2006, thanks to a friend. Then reread it many times. Later on got this book as gift. :) "

" There are very few books which can match this Masterpiece.. "

" Simple: one of the greatest books ever. "

" I read this book when I was much younger. It taught me how power structures work and are set up. Puzo gives the reader an in-depth insight into his character that are to be rivaled by few authors. "

" I read this as a young teenager. You simply can't go wrong with this. A classic book which became a classic movie...and one of my top five movies of all time. "

" One of the best novels I've ever read and the movie is my favorite movie. "

" I loved it and of course now am thinking of all the things the movie changed. Why does the big screen do that?! I don't know how people can NOT like this book. Easy read, good plot, interesting characters. The whole thing is just plain ole good. "

" Simply superb. Nothing more to say. "

" What an excellent read! This story is not only that of the mafioso life and gangsters, but this book is about family; how family is the most important part of anyone's life. "

" Excellent book. I loved the pace of the story and the occasional flashbacks. Very well written. "

" Well...the movie was a 5, but the book was no slouch. Puzo's nove was not artistic, but it worked. "

" I'll make you an offer you can't refuse. (You can't miss this). "

" Muy bueno, tiene una parte medio lenta, pero en general es buenísimo. "

" A very good story...Mario Puzo's combination of fiction and folk-history makes him an entertaining story teller. "

" I loved this book even more the second time around...I read it many years ago. The charachters are rich and engaging and the storyline is great. "

" Very simple review this... if you are at all interested in this story, watch the film. The book is stodgy, slow and poorly written, though the underlying story is compelling, and done so much more justice by Coppola "

" Hooray for fiction! The pulpier, the better! "

" This is a book I've re-read several times & a movie that is in my collection & never will tire of. It's a classic. It's a must-read & a must-see, even if it's not your usual genre. Do it! "