More Research

I have posted previous blogs about my favorite book of all time, The Godfather. I expressed my love for it, I found critical reviews of it and disputed them, and I even picked a character from the book to research. Now I set out to find three interesting articles or reviews about the novel. It was somewhat difficult finding them because reviews about the movie dwarf the novel.

Criticism

Kelly, David. The Godfather (Criticism). Notes on Novels. 06 May 2009 http://www.answers.com/topic/the-godfather-criticism

This is an in-depth review of the classic novel. David Kelly talks about how great the book is and goes on to tell how it set sales records and gained popularity. He also says that the novel created the crime novel genre. Kelly says, “This book helped define how the world views organized crime in America, framing the aspects of greed and violence that are inherent in the underworld with an emphasis on family, respect, and honor.”

Short Review

L., Roseanne. The Godfather Review. Matthew’s Branch. 06 May 2009. http://www.plcmc.org/readers_club/reviews/tresults.asp?id=1035

This review of the novel is positive. Roseanne states that it is a “must read.” She also says that this book “remains at the top of its genre.” I completely agree because this bestseller will be enjoyed for many generations to come.

Real World Relations

The Godfather (Novel). 06 May 2009. Amazines.com. https://www.amazines.com/The_Godfather_(novel)_related.html

In this short article, the writer talks about how Mario Puzo got the idea to call Don Vito Corleone, The Godfather. The writer explains that Joe Valachi, a real mafia member that was put on trial, coined the name during his 1963 congressional hearing on organized crime. The writer also explains that many real mafia criminal terms were brought to English such as: consigliere, caporegime, omerta, and whack.

Sum It All Up

To conclude all of my posts about The Godfather, I believe it will always be my favorite book of all time. It was the novel that turned me on to reading. I read it by luck and I am truly glad I did. I have professed my love for it, researched reviews and articles, and everything in between. I really wish there were more articles about the book, but the movie overshadows the book so much. I hope that more people will read the book to help better appreciate the movie. The movie just doesn’t do the book justice.