I love The Sicilian. I think that Puzo beautifully captures the contradiction that is Sicily, the incredible beauty and the corruption coexisting. Also, I have visited that area of Sicily several times, and my great-uncle hid Giuliano on his farm when the police were looking for him. Perhaps I feel such a personal connection with the story that I enjoyed the book more than I should, but it remains one of my favorites. And I simply love Giuliano's story. Puzo may not have been such a fabulous writer, but he was a brilliant storyteller.