Home › Crime › The Godfather
  • The Godfather by Mario Puzo book cover
  • The Godfather by Mario Puzo book cover
1 2

The Godfather

by Mario Puzo

Family, loyalty, and power in a crime-family saga

$23.90 USD
$39.84 USD $23.90 USD
Save 40%

Hardcover New

Delivery to your door
In stock·Dispatches in 1–2 business days
Standard shipping* from $4.35
Standard shipping transit* 5–8 business days after dispatch

Faster options are available.

Rates and delivery estimates depend on your destination and item quantity. Estimates are informational only; the final shipping method and rate are selected at checkout.
Secure checkout
American Express Apple Pay DiscoverGoogle Pay Mastercard PayPalVisa
30-day eligible returns Returns & refunds policy

AlbakiReads Editorial

Family, loyalty, and power in a crime-family saga

The Corleone family provides the frame for this novel’s exploration of the Mafia underworld and the pull of power in American society. Its concerns reach beyond criminal life: the description places family loyalty, obedience, rebellion, and the relationship between law and order alongside violence. Published in 1969, Mario Puzo’s novel belongs to American crime fiction and centers its portrait on the bonds and conflicts within one crime family.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in crime fiction centered on a family and the Mafia underworld
  • Readers drawn to themes of loyalty, obedience, rebellion, and power in American society

Themes

Family and loyaltyPower and violenceLaw and orderObedience and rebellion

Based on publisher information and book metadata.

Book overview

The unforgettable saga of an American crime family that became a #1 bestseller and global phenomenon.

Since its release in 1969, The Godfather has made an indelible mark on American crime fiction. From the mind of master storyteller Mario Puzo, it traces the Corleone family, whose brilliant and brutal portrayal illuminated the violent and seductive allure of power in American society. A tale of family and loyalty, law and order, obedience and rebellion, it has stood the test of time as the definitive novel of the Mafia underworld.

Beyond the bestselling novel, Francis Ford Coppola's incomparable film adaptation and Academy Award winner for Best Picture cemented The Godfather's reputation as a triumph in storytelling and a seminal classic for the ages. With a legacy of blood and honor, it is a cultural touchstone that has resonated for generations, and still mesmerizes readers to this day.
Shipping & returnsShipping options, delivery timing, and our return policy.

In-stock items normally dispatch within 1–2 business days. The ZIP-code estimator on this page is informational only; the final shipping method, price, and availability are confirmed at checkout for your full order.

For the initial delivery estimate we use these transit windows after dispatch: Standard 5–8 business days, Expedited 2–4 business days, and Priority 1–2 business days. Holiday delays are not included.

Eligible items can be returned within 30 days in accordance with our return policy.

Customer reviews

You may also like

View all