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I've not read either of those series, but I'd describe The Lies of Locke Lamora and Red Seas Under Red Skies as stand-alone books that occur in the same world/with the same characters (ie more episodic rather than a straight series).I'd add that I found the start of The Lies of Locke Lamora a little slow, but I'm very glad I stuck with it.
Thanks! That answers my question perfectly :)
I think I read he had planned to do 7 books in the series? There are only two out so far with the third being released soon. I agree with Thaddeus, both books pretty much functioned as episodic stand-alones involving the same characters. I would definitely recommend the first one, but I wasn't thrilled with the second. We'll have to see how the others are going forward.
I'm super pumped to read this book. It's next on my to read list.
Glad I was able to help :)Although I'd probably agree that the first book's better than the second I did enjoy Red Seas Under Red Skies.
You've picked the perfect time to get them, too. Republic of Thieves (future book 3) has been delayed for years but is now likely to be out in October.
These books are fantastic, seriously good! The Lies of Locke Lamora is a slow start as someone else said, but both have extremely clever & intricate plots. I have loaned them to lots of friends who have all loved them equally! The author has been quite unwell unfortunately, so the next installment is delayed (I've had it on Amazon pre-order for a couple of years) but his blog indicates he's getting it out soon: http://scottlynch.us/blog/2013/03/18/...
Thanks again everyone! I'm excited to pick them up soon. I'm finishing up the books I got recently for my birthday and I am very excited to get back in to some fantasy. It's been a while since I've read fantasy and I've decided I wanted to buy a completed trilogy or a book that is more episode so that I can read it and if it takes three years for the next one to come out, so be it! I'm going to have to re-read Song of Ice and Fire by the time the next one comes out because I will have forgotten all the details. I find that really frustrating as a reader...Anyway, rant over!
Thaddeus wrote: "I've not read either of those series, but I'd describe The Lies of Locke Lamora and Red Seas Under Red Skies as stand-alone books that occur in the same world/with the same characters (ie more epis..."Oh and... Dresden Files is a little like Night Watch in theme and the type of fantasy they draw on. More masculine urban fantasy. They had a short lived TV series based on it.
Wheel of Time is considered a fantasy staple (not my personal fave however). The author died and the ending is being written by Sanderson. It's most comparable to Terry Goodkind's series, the Sword of Truth.
Just in case you were curios!
I've not started the Wheel of Time (too enormous). I did start Sword of Truth, but it wasn't to my taste.The Codex Alera (very different sort of fantasy but also by Jim Butcher) was a rather good series, I thought.
Thaddeus wrote: "I've not started the Wheel of Time (too enormous). I did start Sword of Truth, but it wasn't to my taste.The Codex Alera (very different sort of fantasy but also by Jim Butcher) was a rather good..."
I second Codex Alera at least book one was well orchestrated. I plan on reading the rest of the series in good time.
I enjoyed sword of truth before I knew what "good" fantasy was. After re-reading wizards first rule I was disapointed.
I hope Lies of Loche Lamora offers some comedy mixed with gritty realistic action with characters to match.
Benji wrote: "Thaddeus wrote: "I've not started the Wheel of Time (too enormous). I did start Sword of Truth, but it wasn't to my taste.The Codex Alera (very different sort of fantasy but also by Jim Butcher) ..."
The Lies of Locke Lamora would have to be my favourite book out of all the fantasy books I've read over the years. It is super funny, cunning and clever. The plot is full of twists and turns and extremely captivating.
I can't wait til I have nothing to read, just so that I have an excuse to re-read it.
The second book was almost as good. I'm very keen to get my hands on the next one.
Thaddeus wrote: "I've not started the Wheel of Time (too enormous). I did start Sword of Truth, but it wasn't to my taste.The Codex Alera (very different sort of fantasy but also by Jim Butcher) was a rather good..."
Jim Butcher also writes Dresden Files. I haven't his stuff out yet. On my loooooong list of to reads :)
I would say that each book is required to understand the series as a whole but they do revolve around adventures with a beginning, middle and end. Of course there are only two books out as of today so who knows what the future will hold for the series. Worth the read though, this is my favorite series and I've been waiting for the upcoming TroT for about six years. C: Scott Lynch is brilliant!
Sheena Rose wrote: "Hi everyone,I'm considering picking up this book however I'm not interested in investing in a super long, epic series. I see that the author has several books planned for this series. My question..."
Hi Sheena,
I have only read book one of this series (Lies of Locke Lamora.) It is possible to stop reading the series after the first book. I may actually continue with the characters later on. I am not a big fan of long series. This was a great read. A wee bit of violence. The violence was not prevalent. Awesome character development. Very well written. I really liked it.
I'm glad to hear others say it has a slow start, I started it but put it down and read 4 other books instead. It did not keep my attention, but after reading the reviews, I'll go back to it.
I started it! It is slow but I think that I see why. There is a lot of set up and back story. I'm almost a quarter of the way in and I see the potential.
Yay! Go for it. Worry not, it picks up pace pretty soon and all the back stories coalesce to a grand finale.
Goran's quite right. Once the pace picks up you'll end up devouring the story (well, I did).
Benji wrote: "Thaddeus wrote: "I've not started the Wheel of Time (too enormous). I did start Sword of Truth, but it wasn't to my taste.The Codex Alera (very different sort of fantasy but also by Jim Butcher) ..."
Lies of Locke Lamora definitely has its comedic moments
Done! It was a lot of fun :) I'm glad that I read it. Thank you everyone.
What a great book that was! After a rather slow start, it picks up the pace and never slows down. This is the kind of fantasy I like best: full of humour and with characters that are not entirely black or white.
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I'm considering picking up this book however I'm not interested in investing in a super long, epic series. I see that the author has several books planned for this series. My question is; is the series 1 over all arch, like Wheel of Time, or is it more like episodes like Dresden Files?
Thank you