Originally Posted by Turnbull
The Bo familymade for one of best side stories in the novel, but it was pure fiction.


I've seen an interview where Puzo said he did some research into Sicilian mafia. I've always wondered if the Bocchicchio reflected that in some way.

One issue with the Bocchicchio narrative is that at the start of the novel everyone's been at peace for ten years. Bad time for professional hostages.

Last edited by mustachepete; 09/22/22 08:15 AM.
"All of these men were good listeners; patient men."