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

Scott Lynch

Start date: April 1, 2011

Finish date: April 30, 2011

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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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Dec 22, 2010 Kevin Xu rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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I felt that this book and author is very similar to The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss other than the fact the book is harder to get into, and not as big of a hype. ...more

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Sep 18, 2011 Blodeuedd Finland rated it did not like it · review of another edition

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I read this one before and thought that maybe it was the translation messing things up. The short answer is no. The book was boring. Locke was interesting, but the whole world, everyone else, what was going on was just not for me.

I had hopes but yes sometimes it does not work at all. I could not even skim it.

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Oct 19, 2013 Daphne (Illumicrate) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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So good, I almost couldn't bear its brilliance in the end. It was a slow starter and it really takes you a while to get involved, but when you are, you never want to leave the streets of Camorr. Revenge, heists, LAYERS of deception and backstory goodness. Can I be a Gentleman Bastard please? Definitely going to read the rest of this amazing series. Full review to come. Maybe. If I can compose myself enough to come up with something half decent worthy of this book. ...more

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Sep 15, 2013 Danette Cole rated it it was amazing

Very impressed! What a great story! At times things moved along too slowly for me (it's hard to keep my total attention "squirrel") but then things started to really move along and wow! I really enjoyed several of the characters! Looking forward to seeing what happens next. ...more

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