Don't let the cheesy title throw you, this is a powerful book, one that stands on its own merits in the Corleone Family saga. Author Mark Weingardner does a great job putting his personal stamp on the story while staying true to Mario Puzo's basic framework. Significantly better than Weingardner's first go around with the Corleone clan in The Godfather Returns, which, while entertaining, lacked the true punch-in-the-face that this one delivers. This one will stay with you for awhile.