The Godfather

Brief Overview

The Godfather is a book written by Mario Puzo that tells the story of Don Vito Corleone, the head of a Sicilian Mafia family living in New York. Don Vito is known for his wisdom, sense of justice, and unconventional problem-solving methods. The book spans from the late 1940s to the early 1950s, depicting how the Corleone family becomes embroiled in a series of bloody Mafia wars as they strive to maintain and strengthen their influence in the criminal underworld. The work also explores themes of honor, loyalty, betrayal, and power through the stories of the Mafia family members and their close associates. A significant part of the plot involves the transfer of power from Don Vito to his son Michael Corleone, who initially seeks a lawful life but eventually embraces his legacy and becomes the new Don.