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Can better understand the apparently unreasoning outbreak of occasional killings by Sicilians. Lives of their women severely circumscribed, obedience of the whole family to a senior member is mandatory. The book is extremely well written, and not at all just written for show or excitement, it is an explanation of what and why things happen within the families. It is not an apology for violence but gives a reason for it, and where retribution is thought necessary where and why it is essential. This life does not recognise that the world has now moved on, and such cruelty and retribution is no longer appropriate or necessary. Extremely good and powerful characterisation, storylines hang together well, and the ending is inevitable given the past lives of the characters, particularly Michael Corleone, whose upbringing and background finally overcome his Americanisation and relaxed view of life. Read full review
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Excellent gripping story. If you think the film is a masterpiece wait until you read this! You realise if the films had told the whole story it would be the greatest mafia story told.
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A very good book both product and the story goes much more in to detail the the classic film, highly recommended
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Been meaning to read this to flesh out the movies and would certainly recommend it!
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Excellent book, if you've only ever seen the films this covers parts 1 and 2.
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