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Mystery & Thriller· United States

Get Shorty

by Elmore Leonard
Aggregate Editorial Score36/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1990304 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1990, Get Shorty established Elmore Leonard as one of the defining voices in mystery & thriller. Chili Palmer, a Miami loan shark, arrives in Hollywood to collect a debt and discovers he's a natural movie producer. Leonard's comic masterpiece is the wittiest crime novel of its decade. Themes of Hollywood, crime, comedy run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1990.

Book Details

AuthorElmore Leonard
Published1990
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages304
Category🔍 Mystery & Thriller
ISBN9780385334662
Editorial Score36/100
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🔍 Mystery & Thriller

Suspenseful fiction built around crime, detection, and hidden truths.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
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199011
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About the Author
Elmore Leonard
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Get Shorty about?

Chili Palmer, a Miami loan shark, arrives in Hollywood to collect a debt and discovers he's a natural movie producer. Leonard's comic masterpiece is the wittiest crime novel of its decade.

Who wrote Get Shorty?

Get Shorty was written by Elmore Leonard, from United States. First published in 1990.

What awards has Get Shorty won?

Get Shorty has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1990.

Is Get Shorty worth reading?

Get Shorty is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 11/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Hollywood, crime, comedy.

Where can I buy Get Shorty?

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What category is Get Shorty?

Get Shorty is classified as Mystery & Thriller. Suspenseful fiction built around crime, detection, and hidden truths.

What country is Get Shorty from?

Get Shorty originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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