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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
Elmore Leonard can really spin a yarn and build in more shades of grey than I knew existed. This book was thoroughly enjoyable, I will definitely be reading more of his work.
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Solid, no-nonsense, somewhat conventional crime thriller. Leonard’s voice is so damn strong! None of this shit matters if you can’t make it sound cool. And leonard makes it sound. I’m a big fan of his liberal use of the phrase “Jesus Christ.” I swear it comes up like 20 times. It’s awesome. Really enjoyed this!
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
I've usually enjoyed the Leonard books set in Detroit much more than the ones set in Miami but this will rank among my favorites. Part of the reason was the return of Ernest Stickley who first appeared in [b:Swag|288987|Swag|Elmore Leonard|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173446924s/288987.jpg|941808] which is probably my all time favorite book by [a:Elmore Leonard|12940|Elmore Leonard|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1240015224p2/12940.jpg] so far. Listened to the audio which was expertly read by the late Frank Muller.
Fresh out of jail after the events of Swag, Ernest Stickley tries to go legit and winds up back in the thick of things once again. While lying low as a chaffeur, can Stick stay alive long enough to collect the $5,000 he's owed?
Stick is a by the numbers, run of the mill Elmore Leonard book. I can't imagine it's anyone's favorite Leonard. However, it is enjoyable in the same way all of Leonard's books are enjoyable. It contains all the Leonard hallmarks: lowlifes, broads with loose morals, slick dialogue and more double crossing than you can shake a stick it at.
Stick is the return engagement of Ernest Stickley, one of the loveable lowlifes from Swag. While Stick is a pretty slick character in the mold of most Elmore Leonard protagonists, he wasn't as interesting as Swag's other lead, Frank Ryan. Too bad Ryan died in prison from drinking moonshine.
The plot is pretty simple. Stick's supposed to help deliver some money, get's double crossed, and then spends a lot of his time looking over his shoulder and trying to get even. The supporting cast is a mixed bag, from Chucky, the man with the womanly hips, to Nestor, the Cuban drug dealer who practices Santeria, to Kyle McLaren, the lady financial wizard that Stick has his eye on.
Leonard's dialogue is the star of the show, as it normally is. I guess my main grip with Stick is that I felt like I've read it a few times before. It's was good but didn't stand out at all compared to the other Leonard's I've read. It's still a three star read though.
Stick is a by the numbers, run of the mill Elmore Leonard book. I can't imagine it's anyone's favorite Leonard. However, it is enjoyable in the same way all of Leonard's books are enjoyable. It contains all the Leonard hallmarks: lowlifes, broads with loose morals, slick dialogue and more double crossing than you can shake a stick it at.
Stick is the return engagement of Ernest Stickley, one of the loveable lowlifes from Swag. While Stick is a pretty slick character in the mold of most Elmore Leonard protagonists, he wasn't as interesting as Swag's other lead, Frank Ryan. Too bad Ryan died in prison from drinking moonshine.
The plot is pretty simple. Stick's supposed to help deliver some money, get's double crossed, and then spends a lot of his time looking over his shoulder and trying to get even. The supporting cast is a mixed bag, from Chucky, the man with the womanly hips, to Nestor, the Cuban drug dealer who practices Santeria, to Kyle McLaren, the lady financial wizard that Stick has his eye on.
Leonard's dialogue is the star of the show, as it normally is. I guess my main grip with Stick is that I felt like I've read it a few times before. It's was good but didn't stand out at all compared to the other Leonard's I've read. It's still a three star read though.
My favourite Leonard to date. I loved the Miami setting and getting to see Stick outwit and out-cool everyone around him. The story is straightforward if a little meandering but there is a ton of fun in the dialogue and characters. Cornell is especially great and really deserved his own story. Some scenes get bogged down in the specifics of investing and film financials but Leonard isn't exactly the first author to want to show off their research. The audio performance by Muller is fantastic as always and continues to improve the already stellar writing.
medium-paced
Stick is trying to go straight after getting out of prison, but life in Miami does not give him this luxury. Lots of plots/twists/revenge/great dialogue and lines. Overall a good Leonard read.
When he was on form, no-one could match him. This is Elmore hitting something near full power. Grubby, brilliantly drawn characters, great plotting and bloody hilarious.
Some of the dialogue and the character descriptions are so skillfully done. I could quote a hundred lines from this book that left me in awe of his ability to convey so much with so little. I'm also a complete sucker for the ex-con-gone-straight set up.
Fucking class.
Some of the dialogue and the character descriptions are so skillfully done. I could quote a hundred lines from this book that left me in awe of his ability to convey so much with so little. I'm also a complete sucker for the ex-con-gone-straight set up.
Fucking class.
lighthearted
fast-paced
Vet inte hur mycket jag skulle lita på med den här svenska översättningen, men originalet är väldigt roligt.