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Summary: a SUPERIOR BOOK BY A GREAT AUTHOR WHO DIED.
Review: Great books do not come any better than this. The beginning is so compelling that the Characters are up to no good in this fast paced thriller.
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Summary: Welcome To The Mob
Review: The Last Don is the only book by Puzo that I've read but I think it's truly great. The whole setting and the atmosphere of Mafia life is present and you really feel like you're part of all this. It also shows some dirty sides of showbiz but relationships within the Family is what's really done with style. If you want a journey to the world of organised crime, this is a good pick. Enjoy!
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Summary: Very good sequel to Godfather
Review: This is a very good read. It delves into Hollywood and the mob to a level equivelant to the Godfather. Ofcourse, it couldn't possible match the Godfather, the "Godfather" of all mafia books, but it is a great second episode. If you liked the Godfather, this is a definate read!
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Summary: The Last Godfather Book
Review: Mario Puzo virtually invented organized crime mythology 30 years ago with "The Godfather." What tends to be forgotten in light of the two Best Picture awards won by the movie and its sequel, however, is that the orginal novel was not taken very seriously despite its mass sales. Francis Ford Coppola was the one who pumped the magic into Puzo's vision and made it a tale for the ages rather than a soon-to-be-forgotten pop phenomenon. That said, with "The Last Don" Puzo essentially attmepts to do a rewrite of the book that made hime famous. Unfortunately, he had little in the way of fresh ideas to enliven his old premise. Like the Don of the title, Puzo was past his prime, though he refused to admit it. And making Hollywood the center of the plot is a nod to his considerable experience with moviemaking. One would say that he knows more about filmmaking than about the gangster life. Ultimately, "The Last Don," is what "The Godfather" would have been without Coppola; a massively popular novel that will be little remembered by posterity.
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Summary: The Godfather Minus Certain Elements
Review: Upon browsing through the reviews posted, I was somewhat surprised to find so many harsh judgements pronounced on this book. To begin with, why on earth do divers people compare The Last Don to The Godfather? The two novels have hardly anything in common, apart from the setting and mafia theme. They are set almost half a century apart. One is more of a family (without the capital 'F') novel, while the other is about Hollywood, Vegas and an internal family dispute. Neverthless, I do agree that The Godfather makes a more enjoyable read, primarily because of its simplicity and 'clean' plot. Still, The Last Don is an interesting portrayal of the Cosa Nostra of the 80s and beyond. Come to think of it, how many books that discuss modern day organised crime exist?
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Summary: An Interesting Read!
Review: I at first had doubts about buying this book. I feared that it would be a repeat of Puzo's earlier bestselling book "The Godfather". It was close but was still a good book. The mob's designated hit man Cross does not have the kill streak needed to do the job. He moves to California and falls into the company of a beautiful actress. His relative Dante takes up his role and proves to be a psycho. Dante kills Cross's father. In the meantime a rivalry has developed between Dante and Cross. They end up having a showdown in Las Vegas. Of course Cross comes out the winner. Playing a big role in this confrontation is Cross's hit man. Also interesting is how Cross handles a nutcase who is bothering his movie star girlfriend. A good book that shows an intense rivalry between two relatives. The book also had good action sequences as well as a good plot. Read this book.
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Summary: Beautiful language betrayed by incoherent plot
Review: While Puzo's artistry of the English language and of his abilty of description shine through in this, his seventh novel, I found that it lacked the substance and beauty of some of his others. Indeed, the author does build a rich world of hollywood stars, Vegas mobsters, and Mafia royalty. There are characters and scenes which I found myself incredibly imersed in. However, the flow of the book does not create a fluid contenuity. Rather, it seems that each branch of the story is investigated in such detail that the main themes and ideas of the story cannot not be fully communicated. An example of this is a multi-page description of a dentist in about three quarters into the book. The character does nothing of substance and doesn't add to the story. However, Puzo details his life and history before abandoning the character for the rest of the book. Puzo is a good author and many of his other books have great merit. However, this one felt more of less like a transparent attempt for an outline for an easily digestable movie script.
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Summary: Great Read, but ending seemed a little weak!
Review: The Last Don was a great book. The character development was wonderful. I found myself hating Dante and pulling for Pippi and Cross. I thought that Puzo did a good job of creating the conflict between Dante and Cross. The way he wrote it, you feel that you almost have to pull for Cross. I do wish that Puzo would have developed Don Clericuzio a little better, but Cross was the main character. I thought the ending was a little weak too. I thought that it was clever, but I feel like it was almost rushed. I think it is a great book to invest some time into.
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Summary: Movies, murders, and mobs, oh my!
Review: Mario Puzo, the author of the Godfather, reproduces the organized crime formula is this great read. Though the plot is not exceptional, Puzo's writing is very fluid and exciting. The major strength of this book is its readability. The book moves along in a nice pace, with lots of action and dialogue. The characters are also unique and intriguing. Included are the mysteriousness of the mob and their family values, and the ruthlessness of Hollywood, which makes this book a fun weekend read. The one weakness is that the plot is lacking. The main conflict between the two cousins only comes to light near the end of the book. Though the side plots are interesting, the combination of it all makes it a weak overall story at best. All in all, I would recommend this book as one of those books to read on a lazy day right next to the pool or on the beach.
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Summary: The BEST book about the mob i've ever read!
Review: This Mario Puzo book is absolutely incredibely. The way he describes the characters are just incredible. At the end of the book I was shakng because it had left gasping. I consider this book to be better than the Godfather and Fools Die.
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