The Godfather
About this book
The Godfather is a crime novel by American author Mario Puzo. Originally published in 1969 by G. P. Putnam's Sons, the novel details the story of a fictional Mafia family in New York City (and Long Beach, New York), headed by Vito Corleone. Puzo's dedication for The Godfather is "For Anthony Cleri". The novel's epigraph is by the French author Honoré de Balzac: "Behind every great fortune there is a crime." The novel covers the years 1945 to 1955 and includes the back story of Vito Corleone from early childhood to adulthood. ---------- Also contained in: - The Godfather / The Fortunate Pilgrim - The Godfather / The Last Don
Reader Profile
4.4/5 · 477358 readers · 450 pages · ≈ 8 h 20 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The Godfather?
About ≈ 8 h 20 m — 450 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Godfather?
450 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Godfather?
It sits on the Drama, Romance, Mystery shelves.
Has The Godfather been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Godfather (2017), The Godfather Part III (1991), The Godfather Part III (1990), The Godfather Part II (1975).
Is The Godfather in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in The Godfather?
The main characters include Corleone family, Amerigo Bonasera, Vito Corleone, Santino Corleone.
Where does The Godfather take place?
It is set in New York, United States, New York Criminal Court Number 3.
Who wrote The Godfather?
Mario Puzo.