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A clever novel, with great dialogue. Not sure how I've managed to not read Elmore Leonard previously, but I plan to read more from him--very entertaining!

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This was a fun read. Leonard makes his gangsters (even the bad guys) engaging and human and he clearly loves movies but is happy to send up the movie industry.

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4.0

The characters were great and the action was cool. I thought it was going to be a cliche mob book, but it was way more than that. The story was very self-aware especially the ending. Will read moe Elmore Leonard novels.

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funny lighthearted tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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2.0

Similar to others who rated this book poorly, the story started out great but then all of the dialogue got in the way. I read Elmore was unhappy with Dustin Hoffman and this book was his revenge.

I didn't like the movie either.

This won't dissuade me from continuing though all of his writing.

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