Having really enjoyed The Godfather and The Last Don, both by Puzo, when I spotted this in the library I thought that it would be a good read. Alas it is nowhere near the standard of the man who brought the Corleone family to life. Another review mentioned that this was an unfinished manuscript found when Puzo died, if so then someone really mangled it bringing it to publication. It really is a mafia novel by numbers - in places it seems more like an imitation of Puzo's style by an inferior writer. The characters are typically colourful - the old Don Aprile, the hitmen Sturzo brothers, the nephew Astorre. These were fleshed out well and had depth, but some ...  Read the complete review

Mario Puzo one of if not the greatest writer of mafiosa books that has and ever will be. He brought us The Godfather and only just recently i have discovered this book and in Tesco at £4.99 would you believe. Now how do i review this book without giving the story away well i can't so if you wanna read on it is your choice.I am not after all making you an offer you can't refuse. We start out with the end of an era for the mafia the last true Don dieing and passing his son on to be groomed for the chair he has left. An uncle takes over the training of the boy and as in all good mafia book he grows to be a great who can contend with anybody ...  Read the complete review

Omerta has all the potential of a classic Mafia story but sadly turns into a sort of fairy tale. The main Character is to infallible , everything he plans to do, turn out perfectly. You are able to see the plot and can make a good guess at how things will turn out.... ie The main character has everybody weight up just right ,never makes mistakes. More like a Chess Don instead of a mafia Don LOL. With out spoiling the ending you will be shocked at how neat everything is ended, Hans Christain Anderson eat your heart out LOL.... It's had to believe that this is the same Brilliant Author who brought Don Corleone and family into the world. With all the main family ...  Read the complete review

From the author of the 'Godfather' comes the another mafia saga.It focuses on the life of the son of an emminent Sicician 'Don'who is bought up in America .It has many plot turns and the story is told masterfuly.This book has all the brilliance of the original Godfather while wisefully chosing not to feature any of the characters form the 'Godfather' book.I would recommend it to anybody who enjoys Mario Puzo's writing style or has seen any one of the Godfather films and enjoyed the.A good read and a nice way to spend an evening.  Read the complete review