I haven't read anything I've really liked in a long while. The last book I loved (and my favorite book) was the godfather. I liked how all of the characters grow and how complex the plot was. I also enjoyed how it was long but felt very fast paced because of the action. It wasn't too difficult and felt good to read, like I accomplished something. I need a book sorta like that before I go into another reading slump. I don't particularly love mafia things, it was more the story and the characters that l liked.
Another book I liked a good bit but never finished was Dune if that's any help. Sci-fi isn't really my thing tho and it was more slow paced than I would like.
by Responsible_Towel399
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Lonesome Dove. It can be read in the series of books or stand alone. Great/complicated characters, funny, some action. It’s long but reads fast. Augustus McCrae and Woodrow Call are two of my favorite characters of all time.
A Song of Ice and Fire books (Game of Thrones.) lots of character arcs, action, fantasyish but not overly so, in my opinion. Definitely read in order if you do go this route.
I think I would suggest another of Mario Puzo’s books.
Or if you really want character development, the great Russian Classics might sound interesting
The Cartel series by Don Winslow are good
Try ‘The family’ also by Mario Puzo, but completed after his death by his girlfriend Carol Gino. I prefer it to ‘The godfather’.
The Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee was inspired by the Godfather and kung fu movies. It might fit the bill. The trilogy tells the story of a generation of an organized crime family. It is a fantasy setting though. There are some magical elements. Great characters and immersive world building!