The Switch by Elmore Leonard

304 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced

Description

Dangerously eccentric characters, razor-sharp black humor, brilliant dialog, and suspense all rolled into one tight package—that’s The Switch, Elmore Leonard’s classic tale of a kidnapping gone wrong…or terribly right, depending on how you look at...

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Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
adventurous 40%
dark 40%
mysterious 20%
tense 20%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.71

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