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The Godfather is a 1969 crime novel by Mario Puzo that chronicles the fictional Corleone Mafia family in New York City, led by Don Vito Corleone. The book details the family's internal struggles, their violent world of organized crime, and the transformation of his son, Michael Corleone, into the new leader. Key themes include the complexities of family, loyalty, power, and the consequences of greed, all presented with a narrative that has heavily influenced popular culture and crime fiction