The Godfather (Vol. 1 - Paperback Edition)

First volume of the classic that gave rise to the award-winning trilogy directed by Francis Ford Coppola in paperback edition.

"The Godfather is a stunning triumph... The definitive novel about the connections of the criminal brotherhood." The Saturday Review

"Mario Puzo's fascinating and original style has captivated generations." Detroit News

Published in 1969, The Godfather saga remains, to this day, the most complete reconstruction of New York's Mafia families. The Mafia underworld and Mario Puzo's literary talent gained notoriety with the publication of this work.

In this first volume of The Godfather , the charismatic Don Vito Corleone is the head of a Mafia family. Despite being ruthless, Don Vito is, at his core, a just man. A benevolent godfather, he refuses nothing to his protégés: advice, money, revenge, and even death. In return, the powerful boss asks only for the respect and friendship of his protégés. Thus, all his wishes come true. However, no one can defeat time. When his enemies strike together and everything his family means hangs by a thread, the elder Corleone must choose a worthy successor among his sons.

Mario Puzo skillfully builds a world of intrigue, cruel decisions, and honor, in a legacy of tradition and blood.