The Godfather Returns
The Godfather Returns
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Brief
538
Novel • Fiction
United States • 1950s
2004
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Godfather Returns, by Mark Winegardner, follows Michael Corleone as he consolidates power as the head of the American Mafia after his father Vito's death, striving to achieve legitimacy while navigating internal betrayals and external threats from rivals like Hyman Roth. The novel, set between 1955 and 1962, interweaves with the events of The Godfather Part II and explores Michael's personal and criminal struggles.
Gritty
Suspenseful
Dark
Mysterious
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Reviews for Mark Winegardner's The Godfather Returns present a mixed reception. Critics praise its faithful continuation of the original's tone and complex characters. However, some feel it lacks the original's gripping intensity and depth. Overall, it's viewed as a respectable but not outstanding expansion of the classic saga.
Who Should Read The Godfather Returns?
A reader who revels in complex family sagas and enjoys crime dramas like Mario Puzo's The Godfather or Don Winslow's The Power of the Dog would be engrossed by Mark Winegardner's The Godfather Returns. This book offers a rich narrative set in the criminal underworld, making it ideal for fans of intricate plots and morally ambiguous characters.
6,434 ratings
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538
Novel • Fiction
United States • 1950s
2004
Adult
18+ years
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