The Sicilian
A Novel
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4.4 • 178 Ratings
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Publisher Description
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, justice, and treachery. . . .
The year is 1950. Michael Corleone is nearing the end of his exile in Sicily. The Godfather has commanded Michael to bring a young Sicilian bandit named Salvatore Guiliano back with him to America. But Guiliano is a man entwined in a bloody web of violence and vendettas. In Sicily, Guiliano is a modern day Robin Hood who has defied corruption—and defied the Cosa Nostra. Now, in the land of mist-shrouded mountains and ancient ruins, Michael Corleone's fate is entwined with the dangerous legend of Salvatore Guiliano: warrior, lover, and the ultimate Siciliano.
Praise for The Sicilian
“Puzo is a master storyteller.”—USA Today
“The Balzac of the mafia.”—Time
“An accomplished and imaginative writer.”—Los Angeles Times
Customer Reviews
Amazing book
Great read.
Solid
Solid if overlong—with better editing The Sicilian could have been a terrific novella. Puzo’s fictional retelling of the life and exploits of Salvatore Giuliano is particularly effective when assessing the impact of Sicilian culture and history on the characters. Although held back by obvious padding—Michael Corleone’s appearance in particular is unnecessary—The Sicilian is nonetheless a fine read that as literature is vastly superior to The Godfather.
This book doesn’t work on mac
If you are satisfy with reading on phone or iPad that’s fine- if Mac than format doesn’t work at all