Get Shorty by Elmore Leonard

Get Shorty

Chili Palmer #1

Elmore Leonard with Dennis Lehane (Illustrator)

296 pages first pub 1990 (editions) user-added

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced

Description

Mob-connected loan shark Chili Palmer is sick of the Miami grind—plus his “friends” have a bad habit of dying there. So when he chases a deadbeat client out to Hollywood, Chili figures he might like to stay. This town, with its dream-makers, glitt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 624 reviews

Moods

funny 69%
lighthearted 57%
adventurous 42%
tense 26%
mysterious 23%
dark 19%
relaxing 7%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Character: 33% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 36% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.74

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