Books like The Godfather by Mario Puzo
Mario Puzo’s 1969 crime novel The Godfather chronicles the powerful Corleone family, led by Vito Corleone, as they navigate the underworld of New York City and Long Beach over the decade from 1945 to 1955. The narrative traces Vito’s journey from his early childhood to his role as a mafia patriarch, depicting the family’s involvement in organized crime and their impact on the city’s underworld.
First publish date: October 5, 2004
Genre: Crime Fiction/Organized Crime
Authors: Mario Puzo
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