Time for a classic… one of the best books of the 20th century, even turned into a movie, The Godfather by Mario Puzo. The book follows the fictional life of one of the top Sicilian families in the greatest city in the world, NYC! Five Mafia families fight for control of underworld crime (gambling, extortion, and influence of the unions). Dad Corleone is the first victim in this always revolving world of shoot before you get shot dead. Puzo’s story is riveting and details a world certainly foreign to me, but seemingly had a pretty good run in the 1940s-50s where the book was set. Family is everything is one theme in the book, so is revenge. Getting back at those who have damaged the family name by any means necessary sets the stage for intrigue and betrayal. The transformation of son Mickey into the worst of all “family czars” is one of the most interesting changes in a character I have read in quite some time. If you haven’t read this thriller, add to your list. Loving your family above all and why one should do it are all part of the fascination I have with this one. Do yourself a favor and add to the list!
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