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by Elmore Leonard (Author) "When Chili first came to Miami Beach twelve years ago they were having one of their off-and-on cold winters: thirty-four degrees the day he met..." (more)
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When Chili first came to Miami Beach twelve years ago they were having one of their off-and-on cold winters: thirty-four degrees the day he met Tommy Carlo for lunch at Vesuvio's on South Collins and had his leather jacket ripped off. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars Get this book, Sep 2 2005
This review is from: Get Shorty (Mass Market Paperback)
This improbable story of a Miami two-bit hood who becomes a movie producer is full of sharp characters, snappy action, and witty dialog. As usual, Elmore Leonard works in the fringes of society where small-time hoods and citizens trying to scrape by rationalize the legal and moral implications of the choices they make to get what they want. This book is particularly amusing for its send-ups of Hollywood and the false machismo of Latin drug hustlers. Here's the premise: loan shark Chili Palmer comes to L.A. to collect some debts. After visiting film director Harry Zimm, he doesn't break his legs but becomes his partner instead. They team up to produce a risky movie and Chili starts to make one of his own on the side. Soon, Harry's sleazy investors come into the picture and want Chili rubbed out. Chili's rival Ray Bones visits town, also with the intent on giving the slick hit man trouble. Meanwhile, Chili becomes friends with a big shot movie star and falls in love with Harry's leading lady. A fortune of cash is at stake while GET SHORTY evolves from one plot twist to the next. If you love movies or complex thrillers with gritty dialogue and human characters, pick up a copy of this fresh and enjoyable caper. I also recently enjoyed the novels HAM ON RYE by Bukowski, and the latest book by McCrae, his KATZENJAMMER. Though not a bit like GET SHORTY, they were, nonetheless, great stuff.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Dead Boring, April 11 2004
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I agree with all the one star reviews that this book lacks everything. I've read quite a few E. Leonard books and enjoyed most of them. This was his worst so far.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad note in the bunch, Mar 1 2004
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This musical novel doesn't have one sour note in it. This is Leonard's best with "Tishomingo Blues" following up behind and "Mr. Paradise" right behind that.

The best thing about "Get Shorty" is that Leonard manages to get you to like even the bad guys--something most other writers can't manage. G.S. is a great crime novel and by far Mr. Leonard's best.

Also try "Fight Club" "Bark of the Dogwood," and "Tishomingo Blues."

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5.0 out of 5 stars Comic Crime Fiction at Its Best
Chili Palmer is a laconic tough guy who, caught up in the madcaps of the mob, becomes endearing because, unlike other mobsters, Chili has a certain humility and wisdom shining... Read more
Published on Jan 24 2004 by M. JEFFREY MCMAHON

3.0 out of 5 stars Elmore Leonard spoofing Elmore Leonard?!?
'Get Shorty' is certainly a most unusual novel from Elmore Leonard. Sure there is the quirky criminal characterizations Leonard is famous for, complete with some very funny... Read more
Published on Oct 4 2003 by lazza

5.0 out of 5 stars One of Elmore Leonard's Finest Novels
Elmore Leonard may be America's foremost writer for fast-paced spellbinding dialogue and plots. With "Get Shorty" Leonard has produced a modern crime novel classic; a... Read more
Published on Jul 2 2003 by John Kwok

3.0 out of 5 stars INCOMPLETE
This book was a fast read, too fast as far as I'm concerned. The way it ends it didn't seem that anything had really been solved. Read more
Published on Dec 2 2002 by BJ Fraser

4.0 out of 5 stars Corrupted...saw the movie first...
The movie "Get Shorty" has always been one of my fave's since it came out. I finally decided to read the book. Read more
Published on Nov 11 2002 by P. Fry

5.0 out of 5 stars better then the movie
I actually read get shorty after seeing the movie. The movie I though was good but it isn't as good as the book. Read more
Published on Feb 3 2002 by Neel Aroon

5.0 out of 5 stars More Elmore
I COULD WRITE THE SAME REVIEW OF ANY OF LEONARD'S BOOKS. THEY ARE WONDERFUL IN DIALOGUE AND RICH IN COLORFUL CHARACTERS. Read more
Published on Oct 9 2001 by Christine Englar-Dearing

2.0 out of 5 stars Why the fuss about Leonard?
I read this after hearing a lot about Leonard, and how funny and clever his books supposedly are. Well, I tried this one and another (not sure what the other is called anymore,... Read more
Published on Jul 31 2001 by Jacques Siebrits

1.0 out of 5 stars The Emperor Has No Clothes
To everyone and their brother who thinks they're cool because they like Elmore Leonard, wake up and put down whatever you've been smoking! Read more
Published on Mar 28 2001 by dwkazzie

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read. Better than the film.
This was my first Elmore Leonard book. It had a good plot (we've all seen the movie, so we know what it is) and was quite humorous. I plan to read more books by him. Read more
Published on Nov 18 2000

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