Chris, it appears that you had a very
successful trip to the thrift store. My view of "Eddie Coyle"
is that it was a wonderment when it appeared and it changed
the way a great many people (including Leonard) used both
dialogue and humor. It also set a new standard in linear
story telling. I don't think it was Higgins best book, but it
certainly broke more new ground than any of his others.
"Get Shorty" is excellent Elmore, a
fine example of his current approach to crime fiction
writing, and a wry commentary on what succeeds in the movie
business.
I haven't read Pelham, but would love
to do so. The Walter Mathau film which credited the book was
a fine tale, a lot of fun, and a fast ride.
Jim
Blue
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