The Sicilian
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Usual aging on jacket - otherwise fine.
Set against the sun-scorched hills of postwar Sicily, this gripping historical crime novel chronicles the legendary life of Salvatore Giuliano, a real-life Sicilian bandit who became a folk hero to the island's impoverished peasants in the late 1940s. Mario Puzo constructs a sweeping, operatic narrative that uncovers the brutal intersection of poverty, honor, and political corruption, weaving together the codes of the Mafia, the desperation of the poor, and the ruthless ambitions of those in power. The story is told partly through the eyes of Michael Corleone — a familiar figure from The Godfather — who is sent to Sicily to escort Giuliano's cousin to America, only to become enthralled by the myth and tragedy of the bandit's short, violent life. Puzo writes with the same dark authority and moral complexity that defined The Godfather, presenting a portrait of a man who was simultaneously saint, outlaw, and martyr. Rich with Sicilian culture, political intrigue, and visceral drama, the novel stands as a powerful meditation on loyalty, betrayal, and the impossible dream of justice in a land ruled by ancient, unforgiving codes.
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Description
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Usual aging on jacket - otherwise fine.
Set against the sun-scorched hills of postwar Sicily, this gripping historical crime novel chronicles the legendary life of Salvatore Giuliano, a real-life Sicilian bandit who became a folk hero to the island's impoverished peasants in the late 1940s. Mario Puzo constructs a sweeping, operatic narrative that uncovers the brutal intersection of poverty, honor, and political corruption, weaving together the codes of the Mafia, the desperation of the poor, and the ruthless ambitions of those in power. The story is told partly through the eyes of Michael Corleone — a familiar figure from The Godfather — who is sent to Sicily to escort Giuliano's cousin to America, only to become enthralled by the myth and tragedy of the bandit's short, violent life. Puzo writes with the same dark authority and moral complexity that defined The Godfather, presenting a portrait of a man who was simultaneously saint, outlaw, and martyr. Rich with Sicilian culture, political intrigue, and visceral drama, the novel stands as a powerful meditation on loyalty, betrayal, and the impossible dream of justice in a land ruled by ancient, unforgiving codes.
