Well. I finished it last night and I have to say that I remain quite pleased with it. I don't agree with some aspects of it - particularly Michael, he just sounds far too removed from the character that has been established by Puzo's book and the films. Similarly, the alterations to Fredo are bizarre but more believable than Michael. I found the Francesca Corleone subplot very interesting and a character that could be expanded upon later. I will definitely read the next novel - I tend to think of these new storylines almost as a parallel universe. Not quite what I thought would happen...but almost.