The goadfather mario puzo

The Godfather is a 1969 crime novel by Mario Puzo that chronicles the powerful and violent Corleone Mafia family, focusing on the transfer of power from patriarch Don Vito Corleone to his son Michael. The story, set between 1945 and 1955, explores themes of power, family loyalty, greed, and the corrupting nature of organized crime and American institutions. The book was adapted into an iconic 1972 film and two sequels, which are also considered cinematic classics.