Get Shorty (Chili Palmer, #1)
by Elmore Leonard
Get Shorty by Elmore Leonard holds a well received rating of 3.95 out of 5, based on 15.7K reader ratings. First published in 1990. The book spans 384 pages.
About Get Shorty
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, glitter, hucksters, and liars—plus gorgeous, partially clad would-be starlets everywhere you look—seems ideal for an enterprising criminal with a taste for the cinematic. Besides, Chili’s got an idea for a killer movie, though it could very possibly kill him to get it made.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Elmore Leonard |
| Published | 1990 |
| Pages | 384 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.95 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,747 |
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What genre is Get Shorty?
Get Shorty is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Get Shorty worth reading?
Based on 15.7K reader ratings, Get Shorty has an average score of 3.95 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Get Shorty?
Get Shorty has 384 pages.
Who wrote Get Shorty?
Get Shorty was written by Elmore Leonard. It was first published in 1990.
What is the ISBN for Get Shorty?
The ISBN-13 for Get Shorty is 9780060082160.0.
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