Liked It“There's a reason why almost every one of his books is a movie. From Jackie Brown to Get Shorty. Because they've got charismatic anti-heroes and deep story lines that unfold quickly and deftly. |
Didn’t Like It“Some funny parts, but none of the funniest stuff from the movie :( Not particularly impressed with the writing.” see full review » see other reviews » |
“read June 2002”
Judy H wrote this review Tuesday, August 30, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Some funny parts, but none of the funniest stuff from the movie :( Not particularly impressed with the writing.”
Subira wrote this review Thursday, December 23, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I know that Elmore is very popular, and I thought I'd try this even though it is not typically the type of book I'd pick up. I could not really get into the story.”
Dave M wrote this review Monday, November 22, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“There's a reason why almost every one of his books is a movie. From Jackie Brown to Get Shorty. Because they've got charismatic anti-heroes and deep story lines that unfold quickly and deftly.
Oh and this is one of my only books I possess that is signed by the author.”
“Elmore Leonard is a master! I really like how he can create such believable characters.”
J. R. McLemore wrote this review Sunday, August 29, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Chili Palmer tries to get into the music business. Has to fight Russians and an old colleague.”
Albert F wrote this review Monday, August 9, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Be Cool (detective fiction) 355pgs Apr01”
Peter C wrote this review Saturday, December 26, 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This was a fun book to read.”
Janet S wrote this review Tuesday, November 3, 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Old Dutch really phoned it in on this one. The rap lyrics at the end earned it a second star just by virtue of how awful they are. I'm talking embarrasingly bad, even by seventy five year old white guy standards!”
Greg Irwin wrote this review Sunday, September 27, 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“couldnt finish it”
uplandpoet wrote this review Saturday, September 26, 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No