Get Shorty by Elmore Leonard

359 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced
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"A Hollywood hit....Taut, inimitable prose and characters who could have only sprung from the mind of Elmore Leonard." --Detroit NewsThe Chicago Tribune has dubbed Elmore Leonard, "the coolest, hottest writer in America." In the same league as the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 869 reviews

Moods

funny 72%
lighthearted 54%
adventurous 40%
tense 27%
mysterious 24%
dark 16%
relaxing 8%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 34% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 31%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.76

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