The Godfather
Mario Puzo
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at 250 WPM7h 34m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 7h 34m to read The Godfather.
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The Godfather
by Mario Puzo
Published
1969-01-01
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Pages
454
Description
The Godfather is a crime novel by American author Mario Puzo. Originally published in 1969 by G. P. Putnam's Sons, the novel details the story of a fictional Mafia family in New York City (and Long Beach, New York), headed by Vito Corleone. Puzo's dedication for The Godfather is "For Anthony Cleri". The novel's epigraph is by the French author Honoré de Balzac: "Behind every great fortune there is a crime." The novel covers the years 1945 to 1955 and includes the back story of Vito Corleone from early childhood to adulthood. ---------- Also contained in: - [The Godfather / The Fortunate Pilgrim](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7920005W) - [The Godfather / The Last Don](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1673242W)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Godfather?
This edition of The Godfather has approximately 454 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Godfather?
For most readers, The Godfather typically takes between 9h 28m and 6h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 113,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 34m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 113,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Godfather?
The estimated word count for The Godfather is approximately 113,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Godfather?
The Godfather was written by Mario Puzo.
When was The Godfather published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1969-01-01. The original work may have been published on a different date.