Mario Puzo - The Sicilian (1/10)

Seeing the author and title—The Sicilian—inspires hope. Yet the book ultimately fails to rise above the usual mafia clichés, giving the impression that it was written during a time when the author was under financial pressure. Character development is weak, and it’s often unclear who is doing what or why. The inclusion of The Godfather characters feels forced. In fact, this book is another example of how, in this series, it’s not the author but the director and actors who carry the story. Still, It delivers its lesson: don’t try to be a hero.