Brian 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?

Brian It's just a novel, man; it's not a 12th grade English assignment. Either read it or don't. This is a rare case in which the movie is better than the b…moreIt's just a novel, man; it's not a 12th grade English assignment. Either read it or don't. This is a rare case in which the movie is better than the book, but it's a good book.(less)

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