--- product_id: 106566335 title: "The Godfather: 50th Anniversary Edition" price: "KSh1604" currency: KES in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/106566335-the-godfather-50th-anniversary-edition store_origin: KE region: Kenya --- # Audiobook sync option Highlight & note-taking enabled Full-text search functionality The Godfather: 50th Anniversary Edition **Price:** KSh1604 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 📖 Elevate your reading game with the Godfather’s ultimate digital edition! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Godfather: 50th Anniversary Edition - **How much does it cost?** KSh1604 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/106566335-the-godfather-50th-anniversary-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ranked Among Classics:** Top 15 in Classic American Fiction—join thousands rediscovering this legendary tale. - • **Multi-Format Accessibility:** Switch effortlessly between reading and listening with high-quality audiobook integration. - • **Cultivate Your Literary Cred:** Own the 50th Anniversary Edition that every discerning millennial manager is adding to their digital library. - • **Interactive Reading Experience:** Highlight, annotate, and search seamlessly within the iconic story. - • **Timeless Classic, Digitally Enhanced:** Experience Mario Puzo’s masterpiece with modern e-reader tools for deeper engagement. ## Overview The Godfather: 50th Anniversary Edition is a digitally enhanced e-book of Mario Puzo’s legendary novel, featuring highlight, note-taking, and search capabilities. Celebrated as a cornerstone of classic American fiction, this edition offers seamless integration with audiobook formats, making it perfect for immersive reading or listening. Ranked in the top 15 of Classic American Fiction on Kindle, it’s a must-have for professionals seeking both cultural cachet and a rich literary experience. ## Description 50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION—WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA Mario Puzo’s classic saga of an American crime family that became a global phenomenon — nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read . With its brilliant and brutal portrayal of the Corleone family, The Godfather burned its way into our national consciousness. This unforgettable saga of crime and corruption, passion and loyalty continues to stand the test of time, as the definitive novel of the Mafia underworld. A #1 New York Times bestseller in 1969, Mario Puzo’s epic was turned into the incomparable film of the same name, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. It is the original classic that has been often imitated, but never matched. A tale of family and society, law and order, obedience and rebellion, it reveals the dark passions of human nature played out against a backdrop of the American dream. With a Note from Anthony Puzo and an Afterword by Robert J. Thompson Review: God Father, a must read. - `The Godfather' by Mario Puzo. What a journey! There was a copy of this book in my mother's library. In all those years I have never read it. Of course I did see the movies a while back, but it has been quite some time. The book and the fluid prose within was fresh to me. I think I will order the movies. I couldn't put it down. Puzo creates characters that are complicated and somewhat fleshed out. The `family' is a complicated place to exist, and one must be complicated to survive. The story is heavy on plot for- let's face it- plot makes a great Mafiosi story become an outstanding Mafiosi story. The heart and drive of the story comes from the Don's rejection of an offer to do business with Virgil Sollozzo, who has the backing of the Tattaglia family. Sollozzo's reaction to the rejection sets off a series of events that reverberates through the lives of every character. The Don's reasoning for the rejection is simple: it assaults his integrity and belief system. He sees that the offer can make a lot of money in the short-run. But the Don is far-sighted and knows such a business will destroy everything he built, and will ultimately decimate his beloved family. This creates a war between the 5 Families, and the repercussions of this war are felt not only in New York, but in the burgeoning Las Vegas, and in the sunny countryside of Corleone Sicily, Italy. I will not go into the story here. Puzo leaves a few questions unanswered in this book. I am going to move forward hoping that these will be addressed in `The Sicilian'. Puzo moves the story along in blocks, or major events. It is a different style of storytelling than I am used to, but an easy one to adjust to. The story is set up like a chess board, with each character being positioned to drive story. Yet, at the same time each character and their actions are driven by the events unfolding in their lives. It is a fine, fine line to walk as an author, and Puzo deftly does just that. Just a side note; Mario Puzo has a little fixation on male and female genitalia that kind of just sits there. I felt it added nothing to the story. I could make the argument that Puzo's fascination with Santino's (Sonny) extraordinarily large penis was a direct correlation with the size of Sonny's ego, bravado, and attitude. I didn't feel it was needed. Puzo was able to clearly show Sonny's impulsiveness, rage, and ego through Sonny's actions and reactions. I don't know. Maybe it was just me. I loved the book. It has taken me 35 years to get to it. There are a few books that maybe one should wait until they are a little older to understand and comprehend the nuances of the author. I feel this might have been one of those books. Had I read it all those years ago, I may have read the same story completely differently. There are several authors I feel this way about. I am glad I found this book at the flea market used books stand. Best $1.00 I ever spent! Review: Outstanding Story-A Compelling Read - I've seen the movies 10-12 times and finally took time the read the book. Mario Puzo's story telling is perfect, as is the movie he and Copolla fashioned into "The Godfather" and a small portion of Part 2. The book goes into more detail on a couple of key characters--Johnny Fontane and Al Neri, which was interesting. Overall, I just couldn't put it down!! Whether you seen the movies or not, you'll likely find the book fast-paced and an unforgettable tale. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #12,678 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #2 in Encyclopedias (Kindle Store) #27 in Classic American Fiction #39 in Classic American Literature | ## Images ![The Godfather: 50th Anniversary Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71L4fJfWFjL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ God Father, a must read. *by P***I on August 19, 2013* `The Godfather' by Mario Puzo. What a journey! There was a copy of this book in my mother's library. In all those years I have never read it. Of course I did see the movies a while back, but it has been quite some time. The book and the fluid prose within was fresh to me. I think I will order the movies. I couldn't put it down. Puzo creates characters that are complicated and somewhat fleshed out. The `family' is a complicated place to exist, and one must be complicated to survive. The story is heavy on plot for- let's face it- plot makes a great Mafiosi story become an outstanding Mafiosi story. The heart and drive of the story comes from the Don's rejection of an offer to do business with Virgil Sollozzo, who has the backing of the Tattaglia family. Sollozzo's reaction to the rejection sets off a series of events that reverberates through the lives of every character. The Don's reasoning for the rejection is simple: it assaults his integrity and belief system. He sees that the offer can make a lot of money in the short-run. But the Don is far-sighted and knows such a business will destroy everything he built, and will ultimately decimate his beloved family. This creates a war between the 5 Families, and the repercussions of this war are felt not only in New York, but in the burgeoning Las Vegas, and in the sunny countryside of Corleone Sicily, Italy. I will not go into the story here. Puzo leaves a few questions unanswered in this book. I am going to move forward hoping that these will be addressed in `The Sicilian'. Puzo moves the story along in blocks, or major events. It is a different style of storytelling than I am used to, but an easy one to adjust to. The story is set up like a chess board, with each character being positioned to drive story. Yet, at the same time each character and their actions are driven by the events unfolding in their lives. It is a fine, fine line to walk as an author, and Puzo deftly does just that. Just a side note; Mario Puzo has a little fixation on male and female genitalia that kind of just sits there. I felt it added nothing to the story. I could make the argument that Puzo's fascination with Santino's (Sonny) extraordinarily large penis was a direct correlation with the size of Sonny's ego, bravado, and attitude. I didn't feel it was needed. Puzo was able to clearly show Sonny's impulsiveness, rage, and ego through Sonny's actions and reactions. I don't know. Maybe it was just me. I loved the book. It has taken me 35 years to get to it. There are a few books that maybe one should wait until they are a little older to understand and comprehend the nuances of the author. I feel this might have been one of those books. Had I read it all those years ago, I may have read the same story completely differently. There are several authors I feel this way about. I am glad I found this book at the flea market used books stand. Best $1.00 I ever spent! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Story-A Compelling Read *by O***E on June 2, 2026* I've seen the movies 10-12 times and finally took time the read the book. Mario Puzo's story telling is perfect, as is the movie he and Copolla fashioned into "The Godfather" and a small portion of Part 2. The book goes into more detail on a couple of key characters--Johnny Fontane and Al Neri, which was interesting. Overall, I just couldn't put it down!! Whether you seen the movies or not, you'll likely find the book fast-paced and an unforgettable tale. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stop reading reviews, read the book already. *by M***T on September 12, 2018* Honestly if you are reading reviews trying to decide if you should read the Godfather or not, you are entirely too picky of a person and would probably spend 30 minutes deciding between two types of Pinot's at dinner. This is one of the top 5 movies of all time, and the book is exponentially better. This is one of the best books I've ever read, and I've read a lot of terrific books. The two most important elements of a story are its plot, and its characters. Oftentimes you can have a terrific story that is taken down by shallow characters, or an average story that is saved by complex and unique characters. This story gets an A+ for both. The plot is interesting, complex but not overly hard to follow, covers a lot of ground over a lot of time, and at multiple points in the book some truly unexpected plot twists that will put your jaw on the floor. It paints a picture of the Mafia as this all knowing, all powerful entity that can reach out and touch anyone, anywhere, anytime. But all of it is believable, cohesive, makes sense and works together. As good as the plot is, the characters really shine in this book. Everyone is unique, has their own backstory, motivations, history, and goals. And (at least with all the major and many minor characters) these backstories and motivations are explored in tremendous detail. While you are reading this book you don't think about them as characters in a book, but rather people you know and care about (or in some cases, loathe and detest). One thing that I think this book does exceedingly well (and better than most any books I've read) is detailing how characters come to specific decisions, and why. It's hard to explain without providing the actual text, but the internal dialogue that takes place throughout the story with the multiple characters is incredibly detailed and compelling. A character may start off a paragraph set on one course of action, and at the end of their "conversation" with themselves have talked them into a new course of action. It's brilliantly done, and pulled off extremely well. In short, if you have read this entire review you have wasted time and could already be reading the book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/106566335-the-godfather-50th-anniversary-edition](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/106566335-the-godfather-50th-anniversary-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kenya* *Store origin: KE* *Last updated: 2026-09-07*