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Omerta
A disaster for a Puzo novel. I read this book in under three days, but I was disappointed with it. The characters were too one-dimensional and the romance sub-plot was terrible along with the climax and ending which I thought came out of a cheap action film. What was Puzo thinking?? This book does not possess character depth necessary to make the story compelling. Its merely a shallow story that is predictable and not worthy of a premier writer. Its as if this was written to be a tv show with no character development. I had no trouble putting this book down. I could hardly believe I was reading a Puzo novel, it read more like a first attempt e-book. This book does not even compare to The Godfather or The Last Don. I must say I was very disappointed. It seemed like I was watching a cheap mob movie. As a big Puzo fan, I could tell that there was something lacking when he wrote this. I'm not saying I'm an expert, granted, I'm only sixteen, but really, he could have done better.
The Sicilian Sound of Silence
Anyone who has read Mario Puzo's Godfather and has clamored for the release of the three films on DVD, will not be disappointed with this tale. If you're a viewer of the Sopranos or just want entertainment, you will enjoy this book. But if you cannot appreciate the differences between Don Raymonde Aprile's family and Tony Soprano's, then you're missing the point.The characters, the locations and the details are all what you expect from a Puzo novel. The tale runs back and forth between the hill towns of Sicily with their simple lifestyles and traditions to the complexities of corporate law firms, FBI investigations and network television. Puzo's language is so descriptive about Sicily that you'll find yourself rereading certain passages to experience their flavor again and again. As you read the novel you will come to realize that Omerta was a way of life where secrets were kept or else.
Omerta
I just got finished reading this book today, it took me a couple of days to read it and I found myself fighting to put it down. This is another Mafia story from the great Mario Puzo. This book is a great read and it left me wanting to know what was gonna happen next, so it was hard to put down.The Godfather was an excellent book by Puzo, definitely his best. Omerta isnt as good as the Godfather but I haven't read a book yet that can top that masterpiece. If you are a fan of Mario Puzo or of Mafia/Crime stories, then I suggest you read this book, you shouldnt be disappionted.
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