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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “The Lies of Locke Lamora is a clever, thoughtful, engaging book. The problem is that after a riveting first half, it loses momentum during the second act and never really recovers. The Gentlemen Bastards are at their best when they’re lying, scheming, and being clever. Watching them...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Surprised and entertained me till the very end. The Gentlemen Bastards' wit and sarcasm had me stifling laughs while reading. I also enjoyed the interludes a lot, especially with its foreshadowing. But ultimately, it was the depth of the plot that got me hooked. Great world building too, very detailed and picturesque. One of my favorite reads of the year.”
bienbonita wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“interesting character”
Joanne F wrote this review 9 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“An interesting take on storytelling. The author prefaces each section by an "Interlude", which is a flat out description/backstory of why the character will act the way he will in the "present". And it works. The story itself focuses on a con artist, his team and how they survive in their society from authorities both legal and not. The scams are outrageous, the danger is circling and escape is near impossible.”
Pineyman wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Absolutely brilliant. The characters, the story, the unpredictable turns, the setting... all first class. A very enjoyable read and I look forward to more of the same.”
Michael H wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Brilliant. Fantasy which is not overdone.”
Alexey V wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Very good book if you like theives. You can tell that the author is a role playing guy with this angle on theiving. Even if you don't like theives it's quite interesting and has a dark humor which I like a lot!”
Zhan R wrote this review Tuesday, December 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“A stunning debut. A delicious tale of intrigue and revenge set against a lovingly rendered backdrop so real you can taste it. Brutal violence and dark humour abound.”
Alex M wrote this review Saturday, November 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“not my usual genre or interest, but was fascinated by the protagonist and finished wanting more.”
Jeanne S wrote this review Sunday, November 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Very cool. All sorts of twists and mysteries. There's bloody vengeance and humour. A good mix.”
Alison D wrote this review Tuesday, November 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
