The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gentleman Bastard, #1) in SOS: Serious Overload of Series

Jul 03, 2022 Carrie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: mgr, fantasy, own, debut

When I first started LLL I had to put it down because I was still kinda slumping. I wasn't sure it was me or the book. It was me, this book is fantastic. The Locke is such an interesting character, a bloody hilarious great character.

Sooo many good quotes from this book. I have tabbed so much humor and sass. One minute I'm laughing then gasping with my hand covering my mouth because like a switch Scott Lynch can change the mood.

Can not wait to read the next book.

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May 10, 2009 Samantha rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2009, own

This an interesting read overall....but do I think I'll ever read it again, it's likely not. The characters were great and the world-building excruciatingly detailed (sometimes a bit too much). I love, love, loved the ending and because of that I think I will read the next in the series...eventually.
With that out of the way, there were some things that I didn't particularly like about the story. I understand that Lynch needs to lay a foundation so to speak, but I found myself repeatedly putting ...more

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Jul 30, 2008 Chompa rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I really enjoyed this book. The mix of tricky crime caper and fantasy setting really was quite good. The characters are interesting and the plot was fascinating. Highly recommended for people that like both fantasy and mystery/crime novels.

8/25/14 - I finished reading this again over the weekend and moved straight into book two. My second reading just made me appreciate this book all the more.

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