Der Pate

Hardcover, 511 pages

german language

Published by Bertelsmann.

Der kleine Vito entkommt als einziger einem Massaker in seinem Heimatort auf Sizilien. Er flieht nach New York und wird als Erwachsener zum gefürchteten Paten der amerikanischen Mafia. Aber ihn beherrscht nur ein Gedanke: Er will den Mord an seiner Familie rächen.

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personatges boníssims. sa història espectacular. s'evolució constant, es fet d'estar tot es temps en tensió i que realment passin devers 3 coses importants en total i així i tot estiguis aferrat a ses pàgines com un loco. espectacular

reviewed The Godfather by Mario Puzo (The Godfather)

Review of 'The Godfather' on 'Goodreads'

Gosh, I don't really recall when I read it for the first time. Probably late high school or early college. The date I give above is an estimate on when I read it last, since it is one of those books I like to reread. Yes, in high school, you knew exactly what pages the sex was in (if you were a guy). I always found that amusing. Anyhow, it definitely enriches the experience of watching the movie. As one reviewer here posted, who knew Lucy Mancini (the bridesmaid Sonny was doing) had such a role in the novel? The film, excellent as it is, leaves a lot out of the book.

Anyhow, this is one of my favorites overall. I make it a point to reread it every so often. And since I am not one bothered by violence or sex (I happen to like both just fine), that …

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