… A Commonplace Blog: J. F. Powers and Elmore Leonard. (Hat tip, Dave Lull.)
The difference I note regarding the passages David cites to contrast Leonard with Powers has to do with rhythm. Leonard's prose has a jazzy beat to it that you catch onto right way. Powers's is more stately and formal. I don't think one is better than the other, just different. And what would seem Leonard's imprecision and lack of concision is what I would call an improvisatory effect.
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