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Puzo pulls us inside the society of the mafia and its gang wars. About the author 2001 mario puzo was the author of the dark arena, the fourth k, the fortunate pilgrim, and the sicilian, as well as the mafia trilogy, which included the last don and omerta. Mario puzo was an italian american author and screenwriter, best known for his novel and screenplay the godfather 1969, which was later coadapted into a film by francis ford coppola. May 31, 2012 il padrino by mario puzo, 9788863803723. Excerpt from the godfather by mario puzo restaurant. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Therefore not at all of book are generally make you bored, any it makes you feel. Mario was best known for mafiathemed novels, most notably the godfather. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them.
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