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

Scott Lynch

Start date: March 21, 2017

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Mar 07, 2021 Komal rated it liked it · review of another edition

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Update 4/6/21

Review was supposed to come much earlier than now. But such is life, is it not? To be honest, I have forgotten most of my specific thoughts on this book so I will express--shortly and sweetly--the 'after feeling' that has lingered with me and left a very abstract opinion of the book in my mind and memory.

Lies of Locke Lamorra starts off slow--much slower than most readers may anticipate. This is the reason why I actually dropped it the first time I tried to read it. Years later I tr Update 4/6/21

Review was supposed to come much earlier than now. But such is life, is it not? To be honest, I have forgotten most of my specific thoughts on this book so I will express--shortly and sweetly--the 'after feeling' that has lingered with me and left a very abstract opinion of the book in my mind and memory.

Lies of Locke Lamorra starts off slow--much slower than most readers may anticipate. This is the reason why I actually dropped it the first time I tried to read it. Years later I tried again and, like an adult, I grinded my teeth and waded through the first quarter.

My experience with the first quarter of this book was, shockingly, not shared by most of my friends or other readers whom I know. This also left me feeling a little unintelligent because Locke Lamorra has been written in a very unique, very enriching and dramatic style. I found it hard to read it fast. I had to read it slowly and sometimes double back to reread the long metaphors and other figures of speech which Lynch appears to be so fond of. I think I just needed to get used to the writing style.

And yes. That was exactly it. Because once I walked past the first quarter, the rest of the book became, very suddenly, interesting and action-packed. Things made sense. My reading speed increased. And I finally managed to settle down in the fictional town of Camorra.

I think I underwent a cultural shock with this book.

I will skip to talking about the end now. Beginnings and endings, I think, are always the most important parts of a book (or a movie, or a videogame). The ending of Locke Lamorra was satisfying. The entire journey I undertook with the book led to a nice little oasis. It was, literally, a good read.

Good reads deserve a 3 or a 4 star. For Locke Lamorra, I will give it a 3. Simply because I was not motivated enough by the first book to start the second one. It is there in my mind to continue the series, but if you look into my mind and see what else is there for me to continue, you would understand why I feel dejectedly about my ambition to continue this series.

Maybe if someone repeatedly requests me to give it another try, I will.

Conclusion: 3 stars
Everyone I know loved this book. I had to pick it up twice to finish it and I think it was just okay. I also think it is worth a read for the general fantasy reader. If for nothing, for the writing style. ...more

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