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

Scott Lynch

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. Week 1: More Than 500 Pages

* Week 1: Introduction
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Apr 10, 2012 Michael rated it really liked it

This book reminded me a great deal of Ocean's Eleven taking place in a fantasy setting (which is a good thing). I liked the way it played out and will be definitely going on to the next book in the series. While I've gone on record as not liking gritty and dark fantasy, the infusions of humor in this book conveyed by the witty on-liner helped to lighten the mood. And hey how could I not like a story about a band of thieves? A very good debut novel and I will definitely be reading the second in t ...more

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Nov 28, 2014 Nicole rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fiction, fantasy, mystery, humor, adventure, action, suspense, read-2015

A group of misfits, an elderly mentor and only the grandest of schemes -- in a book populated with truly relatable, flawed, intelligent characters. Did I say schemes? Counter-schemes! Counter-counter-schemes!

Despite its length, this book is paced extremely well, most often moving quickly and drawing me along. I didn't want to put it down and I was almost afraid to pick it back up because I knew I wouldn't want to put it back down again.

When I first started this book, I was completely prepared to ...more

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Dec 20, 2014 Britteny - Brittbetweenthepages rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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While a rather entertaining read, I kept getting frustrated with these random chapters and sections that were interjected regarding history of the area. They did nothing to add to the story for me and in some instances, simply frustrated me when they came at in opportune moments. However, i do look forward to reading the sequel.

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