Rum Punch
Rum Punch
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
American LiteratureFlorida • 1990s
2004
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Rum Punch by Elmore Leonard, Jackie Burke is a flight attendant entangled in a dangerous situation with gunrunner Ordell Robbie. Caught by law enforcement, Jackie needs to navigate the complexities of crime and the justice system, devising a clever plan to secure her freedom while balancing different interests around her.
Gritty
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Dark
Humorous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Elmore Leonard's Rum Punch is praised for its sharp dialogue, tight plotting, and well-drawn characters. Readers appreciate the clever storytelling and gritty humor. However, some find the pacing uneven. The novel effectively captures the criminal underworld's nuances, making it a compelling read despite occasional narrative slowdowns.
Who Should Read Rum Punch?
Fans of gritty crime fiction with a penchant for fast-paced, dialogue-driven narratives will enjoy Elmore Leonard’s Rum Punch. Comparable to Pulp Fiction and The Big Sleep, readers will appreciate its complex characters, moral ambiguity, and dark humor set within the criminal underworld.
13,875 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
304
Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
American LiteratureFlorida • 1990s
2004
Adult
18+ years
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