The characters are complex as they have multiple layers. For example, Vito Corleone is not just a ruthless mobster. He also has a sense of honor and family values. He helps those in need in his community which shows his complex nature.
Tom Hagen is another important character. He is an adopted son in the Corleone family. As the family's consigliere, he provides legal and strategic advice. He is loyal to the family and uses his wits and knowledge to navigate the complex world of the Mafia.
Some of them are loosely based on real - type figures in the Mafia world. For example, the concept of a powerful don like Vito Corleone was inspired by real Mafia bosses.
Other than 'The Godfather', there were also some similar gangster novels that could be recommended. Among them,"The Corleone Family" was a derivative work of "The Godfather." With Santino as the main character, it told the story of the Corleone Family's rise in the 1930s. This novel continued the narrative technique and dialogue form of The Godfather. The character creation and storyline were excellent, and it was considered the best derivative novel of The Godfather. In addition,"The Door of the Sheep"(also known as "The Heavenly Person") was an officialdom novel. Although it was not an underworld novel, it was similar to "The Godfather" in interrogating people's hearts and humanity. It was recommended to readers who liked "The Godfather."
Vito Corleone, even though his story is also in the past in this novel, his influence on the family and his rise to power are quite remarkable. His wisdom and leadership in building the Corleone empire stay with the reader.
Vito Corleone is surely one of the most memorable. His wisdom and power are very impressive. And Michael Corleone as well. His transformation throughout the story is quite remarkable.
The main character is the player - controlled character who is trying to make a name for himself in the Mafia. There are also other important characters like the heads of the different Mafia families.