The Sicilian by Mario Puzo

The Sicilian

The Godfather #2

Mario Puzo

416 pages • first pub 1984 (view editions)

fiction crime thriller mysterious medium-paced
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The Sicilian is ideal for readers who enjoy intricate crime thrillers woven with themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the moral complexities of power within the shadowy world of organized crime.

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After Mario Puzo wrote his internationally acclaimed The Godfather, he has often been imitated but never equaled. Puzo's classic novel, The Sicilian, stands as a cornerstone of his work--a lushly romantic, unforgettable tale of bloodshed, justic...

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Community Reviews

3.85
based on 1,183 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 74%

tense: 65%

dark: 60%

mysterious: 32%

emotional: 30%

sad: 28%

challenging: 14%

inspiring: 11%

reflective: 11%

hopeful: 7%

informative: 5%

lighthearted: 2%

funny: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

12% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
28% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

18% of readers chose Plot
41% of readers chose A mix
40% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

72% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

41% of readers chose Yes
43% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
54% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

59% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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