O Siciliano (Mario Puzo's Mafia)

The characters' bonds feel so layered and tense—I'm curious about what inspired this focus on familial ties amid crime and power.

The setting really transports you there, but I wonder how much research went into capturing the nuances of Sicilian traditions and history.

It kept me guessing who to root for or against, but I'm curious whether this complexity was planned from the start or evolved during writing.