The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gentleman Bastard, #1)

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How bad is the swearing in this book?
Justin This book elevates profanity and vulgarity to an artform.
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Favourite Character?
verrornic Tavrin Callas!
Hillarious chap. I was enjoyng his constant dying. …moreTavrin Callas!
Hillarious chap. I was enjoyng his constant dying. (less)
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Are there any female characters?
E Ollie is correct; however, I'd like to add that this was not dissatisfying to me because the female characters and women in general in this world are …moreOllie is correct; however, I'd like to add that this was not dissatisfying to me because the female characters and women in general in this world are given equal status and opportunity as men. They are represented as equally strong and able (physically) and equally brilliant. They also hold positions of power just as often as men.(less)
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I'm considering this series for a young adult and don't mind the language, but are there graphic sexual descriptions?
Cassandra None at all, but just a warning that there's a LOT of violence, and some intense torture scenes. I read this first age 15 and I loved it, but am a bit…moreNone at all, but just a warning that there's a LOT of violence, and some intense torture scenes. I read this first age 15 and I loved it, but am a bit scarred by the torture. (less)
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What age group would you put this book?
Cassandra Definitely written for adults; however I read it for the first time age 15 and was pretty shocked by the torture and violence. I liked it anyway.
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