I absolutley loved this book! I first saw the mini-series on TV and immediatly wanted to read the book, which is pretty long and starts much further back than the mini-series. It actually is a bit different too. It took me a few goes to read it as I was about 14 (I'm 16 now)when I attempted a huge hardcover copy!

But it was the Bella Mafia, by Lynda LaPlante, that got me into all these mob books. However I must admitt I have only read The Godfather of Mario Puzo's and haven't seen the movie. But don't worry, I plan to see/read them all soon!

At the moment my Bella Mafia copy is on loan to my friend who likes The Godfather etc. and now his brother is reading it.

I think it is a great book, although I can't remember mcuh of the mini-series... I only saw it that once.