For me GFR is nothing more than fun fan-fiction, the type I myself might write (tho not as well).

I remember reading that it was intended to be a sequel to the original novel. I also remember thinking that if that was the case, the author could go anywhere with the story, as he woulnd't be bound by what happened in the movies.

It seems that he was bound at least by GF2. He briefly details Fredo's murder and mentions Hyman Roth etc...

Here's my question; If one hadn't seen any of the movies, but only read the books, wouldn't there be a whole lot of confusion?

Wouldn't we demand details of Kay's leaving, Fredo's betrayal, Roth's plots and so forth?

It seems to be an incomplete book without the movies.

Thoughts?