This story gets old quickly. It has, like Leonard's other books, some interesting characters, but they didn't hold my interest.I also grew tired of the idea that Chili Palmer was writing his movie as the story developed - that got old fast.This almost seemed like an idea for a film sequel that was jotted down and then fleshed out to fit a book.If you are a fan, as I am, you will enjoy this book enough, but it falls far below what I've come to expect from this author.