The Godfather

Interesting Facts

• The book tells the story of the Corleone Mafia family's life and activities in New York.
• The main character, Vito Corleone, is the head of the Mafia family and known as 'The Godfather'.
• One of the key characters is Michael Corleone, Vito's youngest son, who initially does not want to be involved in the family business but ultimately becomes its successor.
• The book explores themes of power, loyalty, family ties, and moral dilemmas.
• Mario Puzo wrote the novel based on his observations and research on Mafia structures, although he was never personally involved with the Mafia.
• The novel was adapted into a famous film trilogy directed by Francis Ford Coppola, which received numerous awards and critical acclaim.
• The book details various criminal operations, including extortion, gambling, and murder.
• One of the most memorable scenes is the horse head scene, used as a threat to one of the characters.
• The book also raises the question of how legal methods are not always just, and how Mafia structures can offer their own form of justice.