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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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.
I didn't like the movie either.
This won't dissuade me from continuing though all of his writing.
hard not to picture travolta and russo. it was nice reading a leonard book where no one is younger than forty.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Leonard's novel about a loan shark/enforcer trying to break into Hollywood. The dialogue is good, but the writing and rewriting of the script, which is central to the book, made everything feel really indirect and low stakes. I guess it is also meant to be funny, but I didn't laugh at all. I have read and enjoyed at least one book by Leonard, but this one was not for me
A great book. Having been a fan of the film before coming to the book, I was surprised how closely it stuck to the book, with a lot of the same scenes and dialogue. Chili Palmer is a great character, and a joy to read. Read the Folio Society edition.
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A fun book, and if I remember correctly, a fun movie. I didn't remember the details of the movie, only that I liked it, and it had a great cast of characters. I like John Travolta's movies, in spite of his Scientology affiliation. I'm not the type of person to turn against someone because of their beliefs unless I know their beliefs have harmed others. I'm not much good at supporting the cancel culture that is so popular on social media. Anyway, I think of Travolta in the book, which probably helped make it better.
The dialog is fast and furious, humorous, and clever. I think that's one of Elmore Leonard's strong points. But the ending was a little strange and a bit confusing. I probably didn't quite understand it as well as I should.
The dialog is fast and furious, humorous, and clever. I think that's one of Elmore Leonard's strong points. But the ending was a little strange and a bit confusing. I probably didn't quite understand it as well as I should.