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Mario Puzo

1960s–1990s

'Mario Puzo was an American novelist best known for The Godfather.'

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Books by Mario Puzo

The Sicilian by Mario Puzo book cover on Bookdio.org

The Sicilian

Language: English

Category: Fiction

666 Pages

The Family by Mario Puzo book cover on Bookdio.org

The Family

Language: English

Category: Fiction

384 Pages

"The Godfather by Mario Puzo book cover on Bookdio.org"

The Godfather

Language: English

Category: Badass

402 Pages

Mario Puzo Genres

Crime Fiction, Literary Fiction

Crime Fiction, Literary Fiction

Power, loyalty, consequence

United States

English

About the Author

Mario Puzo was an American author whose name became synonymous with crime fiction and power-driven storytelling. Mario Puzo achieved global fame with The Godfather, a novel that explored family, loyalty, ambition, and moral compromise within organized crime. His writing humanized complex characters while exposing the cost of power and violence. Mario Puzo’s storytelling combined dramatic tension with emotional depth, making his work both entertaining and thought-provoking. Beyond novels, he also worked as a screenwriter, shaping iconic films. Mario Puzo’s influence on popular culture is immense, and his work continues to define how crime, authority, and family dynamics are portrayed in modern storytelling.

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