Jessica answers “I'm apprehensive about reading this book....”

A Goodreads user asked this question about The Godfather (The Godfather, #1):

I'm apprehensive about reading this book. This is typically a genre I wouldn't read (not to mention I haven't seen the trilogy) but I know it's a classic best-seller. Why should I read the book? What should I take away from the book? Why do you recommend it to me?

Jessica I read all kinds of books but I have never read a better book than The Godfather. This isn't a genre I normally like but once I picked it up, I didn't…moreI read all kinds of books but I have never read a better book than The Godfather. This isn't a genre I normally like but once I picked it up, I didn't want to put it down. The Godfather is absolutely everything that a good book should be. (less)

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