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shahbakht's review against another edition
4.0
Only my second Leonard novel and I am already in love. The dialogues, personalities and characters just leap off the page. I couldn't think of a more original compliment.
professorfate's review against another edition
4.0
I'm glad I finally got to read an Elmore Leonard book. I wish his death hadn't been the occasion to finally read him, but I will definitely look for more.
littletaiko's review against another edition
3.0
Entertaining story about a Miami mobster who heads to Hollywood to collect on a loan and finds himself caught up in the movie making business.
joshtenet's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
spindleshanks22's review against another edition
4.0
4.5
Not my usual genre, but I love the 1995 movie version and wanted to read the source material. Really enjoyable and fun read. I'm giving the edge to the movie though because of the great performances from Travolta, Hackman, and Farina. Also sad to find that the Cadillac of minivans did not appear in the book.
Not my usual genre, but I love the 1995 movie version and wanted to read the source material. Really enjoyable and fun read. I'm giving the edge to the movie though because of the great performances from Travolta, Hackman, and Farina. Also sad to find that the Cadillac of minivans did not appear in the book.
loonyboi's review against another edition
5.0
If you wanna read some damn good dialog, read Elmore fuckin' Leonard. 'nuff said.
adamskiboy528491's review against another edition
3.0
Get Shorty by Elmore Leonard has a lot of sharp dialogue, fast-paced action, and a wry sense of humour; this novel has become a classic of the crime fiction genre and has inspired numerous adaptations, including a hit movie and a popular television series. The story may be convoluted to picture in this medium, but by the time I watch its adaptations, I’ll get it in a clearer image.
The story follows the misadventures of a Miami loan shark named Chili Palmer, who travels to Los Angeles to collect a debt from a B-movie producer named Harry Zimm. Along the way, Chili becomes embroiled in the cutthroat world of Hollywood, where he encounters a host of colourful characters, including a movie star named Martin Weir, a sleazy agent named Karen Flores, and a hitman named Ray "Bones" Barboni. As Chili navigates the complex web of Hollywood politics, he hatches a plan to produce his film, using Harry's connections and Martin's star power to create a hit. But as the stakes get higher and the body count rises, Chili realises that making a movie is more dangerous than he ever imagined.
Leonard’s style and pulp fiction-esque writing are marvellous even today. I should read more of his work to grasp his signature tropes properly. Especially his novel that is based on Tarantino’s Jackie Brown.
The story follows the misadventures of a Miami loan shark named Chili Palmer, who travels to Los Angeles to collect a debt from a B-movie producer named Harry Zimm. Along the way, Chili becomes embroiled in the cutthroat world of Hollywood, where he encounters a host of colourful characters, including a movie star named Martin Weir, a sleazy agent named Karen Flores, and a hitman named Ray "Bones" Barboni. As Chili navigates the complex web of Hollywood politics, he hatches a plan to produce his film, using Harry's connections and Martin's star power to create a hit. But as the stakes get higher and the body count rises, Chili realises that making a movie is more dangerous than he ever imagined.
Leonard’s style and pulp fiction-esque writing are marvellous even today. I should read more of his work to grasp his signature tropes properly. Especially his novel that is based on Tarantino’s Jackie Brown.
ardaigle's review against another edition
5.0
After Djibouti I needed some classic Leonard to get me back on track as a fan. The aforementioned novel was one of his last, and is quite the slog, so I was eager to give him another go as I am enamored with his characters as I have seen them in the hit show "Justified."
Get Shorty, later made into the film starring Travolta, is a hoot and a half. I am always a fan of mobsters (I adore Casino, Goodfellas, etc) and a touch of suspense and Get Shorty delivers on all fronts. Leonard is the best at creating layered characters: bad guys you can't help to root for, with dry humor and may tongue-in-cheek moments. Leonard is the kind of clever that I wish I could be.
I read this one via Kindle on my phone and it was great to jump in and out of during my recent trip to Paris, on the metro or while waiting in lines. It was $10 and change for a collection with this book, and two of his others that are well-loved ("Tishomongo Blues" and "Killshot") that I can't wait to read.
Get Shorty, later made into the film starring Travolta, is a hoot and a half. I am always a fan of mobsters (I adore Casino, Goodfellas, etc) and a touch of suspense and Get Shorty delivers on all fronts. Leonard is the best at creating layered characters: bad guys you can't help to root for, with dry humor and may tongue-in-cheek moments. Leonard is the kind of clever that I wish I could be.
I read this one via Kindle on my phone and it was great to jump in and out of during my recent trip to Paris, on the metro or while waiting in lines. It was $10 and change for a collection with this book, and two of his others that are well-loved ("Tishomongo Blues" and "Killshot") that I can't wait to read.
brakywaki's review against another edition
4.0
I miss Elmore Leonard. And it’s ridiculous that I took almost a whole year to finish it. I forgot about it for months. But hey, I got it done!