Recommended Reading List? :)

Well I finished The Godfather, (and heck, I'm reading it again!), but after that, what other Puzo novels would you guys recommend? I really like the style of writing that he used, from someone who wants to be a bit of a writer himself, and I certainly wouldn't mind trying anything else of Puzo's.

I picked up "Fools Die" and I hear that is one of the best following the Godfather, although I haven't read it yet. From what I have read, I'd say pick up "The Las Don" and "Omerta". Those books are directly mafia related like the Godfather, I think you'll really enjoy them. I thought they were both great!

Grazie, Jimmy!

Prego, Vito. Forgettaboutit!

Pick up The Sicilian my freind. You shall not be dissapointed. Expect Michael Corleone to be in it but not as the lead role. It is based on Salvatore Giuliano (spelt Guiliano in the novel*), a bandit in Sicily during Michaels exile there after the killing of McCluskey and Sollozzo in Louis Restaurant in the Bronx.

* Salvatore Giuliano was a real life bandit in Sicily in the 40's but Puzo felt it was better to change the spelling so the story doesn't turn into a complete true biography. This way he could change things with his own artistic writers license. Although most of the story does follow the true life of Giuliano.

My recommendation to read next is just like Turi's. THE SICILIAN.

Ah yes, how could I forget the Sicilian?

Also I didn't know it was based on some fact, that's interesting.

what about omerta is that one any good. I'm about to finish the godfather and i wanna get another puzo book and i cant decide between omerta and the sicilian. what do you think i should read next.

I love Omerta and i swear its the best thing since sliced bread, but i haven't read The Sicilian yet. People who have read both i'm guessing would tell you to get The Sicilian, but make sure you get Omerta, that book rules!

Thanks for all you suggestions guys!

hey guys, just thought i'd put in my two cents worth. I read GF and loved it and I think that The Sicilian is just as good if not better. A fantastic book which has everything and i can read time and time again. The last don follows just behind these two, which has some great characters and is very entertaining. I'v read omerta as well, and while i quite liked it, it didn't have the depth that the others did. I'v bought The fortunate pilgrim and the fourth K but not read yet, can anyone advise on which to read first? Also what does everyone think of fools die because i think it sounds good but havent heard anything really about it.

I've heard alot of people claim that "Omerta" wasn't very in depth and now by reading the Godfather I can understand why people make that claim, but I was pondering this earlier. I think "Omerta" is a fantastic story, but perhaps it is sort of written assuming that the reader has a general understanding of the Mafia and/or Mario Puzo's writing. Thoughts? Comments?

I love Fools Die. I think its Puzo's best book. John Merlyn is an awesome character.

Hi Mal, (welcome to the boards!) I just wanted to agree with you, i also think it was Mr. puzo's best book after The GF. John merlyn was an AWESOME character, I LOVE the story of what happens to him-his journey through Vegas..all that. It was so fun reading that book.

Merlyn was the greatest character. Although at the beginning, one would have assumed Jordan to be the one followed. Strange how Puzo's writing always twists like that... But anyways, amazing book, amazing story, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do every time I read it.

Yes, you are exactly right, Robbie, I really loved Jordan, I thought he was so cool and calm, so when he was introduced I thought if he's the main character-this is gonna be a bad ass book. But then
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he...welll..we know he doesn't STAY the main character, but the BOOK WAS STILL BAD ASS. ALL HAIL THE GREAT-Mario Puzo.

i recommend that u read the last don. why?
cus it is very similiar to the godfather(il Padrino). once u read it u wont put it down believe me i read 10 times in the last 2 years