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"With a world so vividly realized that it's positively tactile, and characters so richly drawn that they threaten to walk right off the page, this is one of those novels that reaches out and grabs readers." ---Booklist Starred Review
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Fresh, original, and engrossing . . . gorgeously realized - George R. R. MartinThe Lies of Locke Lamora is one of my top ten books ever. Maybe my top five. If you haven't read it, you should. If you have read it, you should probably read it again - Patrick Rothfuss, New York Times bestselling author of The Name of the WindThe Lies of Locke Lamora, exports the suspense and wit of a cleverly constructed crime caper into an exotic realm of fantasy, and the result is engagingly entertaining - The Times
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Ten years ago Scott Lynch introduced Locke Lamora to the world to massive critical and commercial acclaim. Celebrate alongside us with this stunning and collectible special edition.
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From the Publisher
Scott Lynch was born in 1978 in St. Paul, Minnesota, and current lives in Wisconsin. In addition to being a freelance writer for various role playing game companies he has done all the usual jobs writers put in their bios: dishwasher, waiter, web designer, marketing writer, office manager and short-order cook. His first novel, The Lies of Locke Lamora, was an international success and he now writes full-time.
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Fresh, original, and engrossing . . . gorgeously realized - George R. R. MartinThe Lies of Locke Lamora is one of my top ten books ever. Maybe my top five. If you haven't read it, you should. If you have read it, you should probably read it again - Patrick Rothfuss, New York Times bestselling author of The Name of the WindThe Lies of Locke Lamora, exports the suspense and wit of a cleverly constructed crime caper into an exotic realm of fantasy, and the result is engagingly entertaining - The Times
--This text refers to the hardcover edition.
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Subterranean Press is proud to announce the limited edition of one of the best fantasies of the past decade.The Thorn of Camorr is said to be an unbeatable swordsman, a master thief, a ghost that walks through walls. Half the city believes him to be a legendary champion of the poor. The other half believe him to be a foolish myth. Nobody has it quite right.Slightly built, unlucky in love, and barely competent with a sword, Locke Lamora is, much to his annoyance, the fabled Thorn. He certainly didn't invite the rumors that swirl around his exploits, which are actually confidence games of the most intricate sort. And while Locke does indeed steal from the rich (who else, pray tell, would be worth stealing from?), the poor never see a penny of it. All of Locke's gains are strictly for himself and his tight-knit band of thieves, the Gentlemen Bastards.Locke and company are con artists in an age where con artistry, as we understand it, is a new and unknown style of crime. The less attention anyone pays to them, the better! But a deadly mystery has begun to haunt the ancient city of Camorr, and a clandestine war is threatening to tear the city's underworld, the only home the Gentlemen Bastards have ever known, to bloody shreds. Caught up in a murderous game, Locke and his friends will find both their loyalty and their ingenuity tested to the breaking point as they struggle to stay alive...The Lies of Locke Lamora will be illustrated with a full color cover, and four full page illustrations by Edward Miller.
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About the Author
SCOTT LYNCH was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1978 and currently lives in Wisconsin with his fiancee and a small menagerie of household critters. He moonlights as a game designer and volunteer firefighter. This is his first novel.
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- Publisher : Gollancz; New Ed edition (18 September 2008)
- Language : English
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- Print length : 548 pages
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A good book, with enjoyable characters. Not an action packed adventure but more an in-depth hoist interspersed with some action. Well paced.
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Reviewed in Australia on 15 March 2019
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While it took a while to get started for me, once the hooks were in, I enjoyed every step of the way.
Reviewed in Australia on 28 October 2020
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Full of twists and turns, witty and entertaining - quite a pleasure to read. It is quite satisfying to read this story in itself but definitely opens up the appetite for what happens next.
Reviewed in Australia on 2 August 2018
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I found it a bit of a plod to get through.
Reviewed in Australia on 21 November 2020
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None of the usual fantasy tropes and is carried by its thoroughly lovable characters. Witty and surprising with a beautifully imagined world.
Reviewed in Australia on 26 July 2018
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Captured my attention from the very beginning and left me wanting more at the end. Can't wait to read the next one!
Reviewed in Australia on 21 September 2015
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Very amusing. Well written with poetic descriptions, dark humour and a well-constructed fantasy world. Enjoyed it a lot.
Reviewed in Australia on 12 April 2014
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loved it only book I've read more then once. best book i have ever read!! its original, witty and very funny.
my only problem was that it isn't long enough
my only problem was that it isn't long enough
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Richard Wright
3.0 out of 5 stars
Smug Adventuring
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 August 2015Verified Purchase
A book I couldn’t quite abandon, despite several times feeling the urge. The setup, probably a full quarter of the book, feels smug and contrived and takes forever to actually get anywhere, with the group of con-men known as The Gentlemen Bastards (lead by the titular Lamora) leading lives so charmed that any potential drama or intrigue is completely undercut. When, finally, the mysterious Grey King starts to make his presence felt in the (admittedly fascinating) city of Camorr there is a welcome injection of peril that begins to move things along at pace, and almost makes the insufferable setup worthwhile – the Bastards are thrown into levels of intrigue and danger far outwith their comfort zone, and the reader is finally carried along with them. The final quarter of the book seems to slow down just as it should be charging onwards, but scores are settled, daring escapes made, and intrigues resolved. None of this displeased me, but it’s too long by far and finishing it was ultimately a chore.
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Lily C
4.0 out of 5 stars
And that’s why I like this book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 November 2016Verified Purchase
Locke, you really are a little s***.
And that’s why I like this book. It’s clever, it’s often very funny, and the world-building is excellent. I know there have been comparisons between Lynch and Patrick Rothfuss – the latter even addressed this in his review of this novel – but I genuinely think that’s wrong. Both authors are distinct in their own ways, and I enjoy both writers’ works immensely.
That goes for The Lies of Locke Lamora. The chapters flip between present day Locke and interludes, where Locke is still a child, which gives the reader a nice insight into backstory. Initially I found the beginning of the novel difficult to get into, even considering putting it down, but I’m extremely glad I didn’t, for the sole reason that it very quickly turned into rip-roaring fun.
Fun. That is the word I would probably use to describe this book. It reads almost like a film – and I dearly hope some skilled director brings it to life one day, because it would be fantastic. The characters are well fleshed-out, the details of world-building tight and many. Locke’s wit and sarcasm is right up my street, and he is a character I quickly came to adore and despair at when he got himself into scrapes – which, by the way, is often. Oh, my god is it often. Little s*** indeed. There is mischief and mayhem aplenty, and what a joy it was to read.
Fantasy-lovers, if you have not yet read this book: WHY NOT? READ IT. READ. And then read the sequel, which I certainly plan to do.
It is enchanting, riotously funny, and above all, epic. Honestly, I could not recommend this enough.
And that’s why I like this book. It’s clever, it’s often very funny, and the world-building is excellent. I know there have been comparisons between Lynch and Patrick Rothfuss – the latter even addressed this in his review of this novel – but I genuinely think that’s wrong. Both authors are distinct in their own ways, and I enjoy both writers’ works immensely.
That goes for The Lies of Locke Lamora. The chapters flip between present day Locke and interludes, where Locke is still a child, which gives the reader a nice insight into backstory. Initially I found the beginning of the novel difficult to get into, even considering putting it down, but I’m extremely glad I didn’t, for the sole reason that it very quickly turned into rip-roaring fun.
Fun. That is the word I would probably use to describe this book. It reads almost like a film – and I dearly hope some skilled director brings it to life one day, because it would be fantastic. The characters are well fleshed-out, the details of world-building tight and many. Locke’s wit and sarcasm is right up my street, and he is a character I quickly came to adore and despair at when he got himself into scrapes – which, by the way, is often. Oh, my god is it often. Little s*** indeed. There is mischief and mayhem aplenty, and what a joy it was to read.
Fantasy-lovers, if you have not yet read this book: WHY NOT? READ IT. READ. And then read the sequel, which I certainly plan to do.
It is enchanting, riotously funny, and above all, epic. Honestly, I could not recommend this enough.
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Filipe P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
absolute must read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 March 2020Verified Purchase
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The Lies of Locke Lamora ★★★★★ from Filipe P. on 12 March 2020
a must read
Series: The Gentlemen Bastards sequence(#01)
Author: Scott Lynch
Context: I do not really know where or how I got this book, which probably means I got it in a charity shop somewhere in the UK. I decided to push it to the top of the reading pile after I had finished The Name of the Wind from Pat Rothfuss' The Kingkiller Chronicle and I found online many voices singing this novel's praises. And while, generally, I am not the biggest pirate tale aficionado (which was what I thought the book was going to be like), the scores on platforms like GoodReads got the best of me. Thankfully they did.
Ups: Characters. Oh, my days, Lynch's characters! Locke and Jean's relationship is stellar. And when you add the Sanza twins, Father Chains, Bug... The beginning is such a punch in the gut, and the ride never slows down. The city of Camorr feels very fleshed out like Lynch lived there his whole life and just decided to describe every single alleyway he strolled through over the years. I am a great fan of the Venetian/Renaissance Italy vibe chosen, which heightens the masquerade play Locke and the other Gentlemen Bastards star in. The plot is great, and I especially appreciate how it can go from bad to worse. Locke is very smart but he is not wise or particularly cunning. He has that Jack Sparrow swagger that gets him out of a sticky situation to place him in a direr one. The story feels like a rollercoaster, and I found myself yelling alongside the Bastards. Lynch's first novel is an amazing, amazing piece; as an aspiring author, reaching 1/10th of this greatness with a debut novel would be heavenly. Do yourself a favour and pick this one up.
Downs: for some people, the descriptions might be too much. Yet, akin to Robert Jordan in his WOT, it's down to preference. You might get fed up with the details, but it is undeniable how colorful and theatrical of a painting Lynch paints.
Grade: 9/10
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The Lies of Locke Lamora ★★★★★ from Filipe P. on 12 March 2020
a must read
Series: The Gentlemen Bastards sequence(#01)
Author: Scott Lynch
Context: I do not really know where or how I got this book, which probably means I got it in a charity shop somewhere in the UK. I decided to push it to the top of the reading pile after I had finished The Name of the Wind from Pat Rothfuss' The Kingkiller Chronicle and I found online many voices singing this novel's praises. And while, generally, I am not the biggest pirate tale aficionado (which was what I thought the book was going to be like), the scores on platforms like GoodReads got the best of me. Thankfully they did.
Ups: Characters. Oh, my days, Lynch's characters! Locke and Jean's relationship is stellar. And when you add the Sanza twins, Father Chains, Bug... The beginning is such a punch in the gut, and the ride never slows down. The city of Camorr feels very fleshed out like Lynch lived there his whole life and just decided to describe every single alleyway he strolled through over the years. I am a great fan of the Venetian/Renaissance Italy vibe chosen, which heightens the masquerade play Locke and the other Gentlemen Bastards star in. The plot is great, and I especially appreciate how it can go from bad to worse. Locke is very smart but he is not wise or particularly cunning. He has that Jack Sparrow swagger that gets him out of a sticky situation to place him in a direr one. The story feels like a rollercoaster, and I found myself yelling alongside the Bastards. Lynch's first novel is an amazing, amazing piece; as an aspiring author, reaching 1/10th of this greatness with a debut novel would be heavenly. Do yourself a favour and pick this one up.
Downs: for some people, the descriptions might be too much. Yet, akin to Robert Jordan in his WOT, it's down to preference. You might get fed up with the details, but it is undeniable how colorful and theatrical of a painting Lynch paints.
Grade: 9/10
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Mr. A. Flynn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sensational fantasy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 February 2020Verified Purchase
I am and have been a fantasy literature fan since early adolescence and this is probably in my top five fantasy series ever along with the Wheel of Time, The Riftwar Saga, and A Game of Thrones.
Lamora is a fascinating fantasy character in that he relies almost exclusively on his wits and intelligence rather than physical prowess. The Gentleman Bastards as a group are touchingly brother-like and complement one another brilliantly. The world is realistically and interestingly crafted and the fight scenes in particular are a strength of the series.
Lamora is a fascinating fantasy character in that he relies almost exclusively on his wits and intelligence rather than physical prowess. The Gentleman Bastards as a group are touchingly brother-like and complement one another brilliantly. The world is realistically and interestingly crafted and the fight scenes in particular are a strength of the series.
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M. King
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very entertaining read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 May 2018Verified Purchase
The synopsis on Amazon doesn’t do this any favours perhaps painting things a bit more light-hearted than they are. The story can be quite brutal at times but what stands out is the perfect balance of story, characters and world-building.
Just lost a bit of impetus in that, around the 3 quarter mark, things got a bit slow and there was even one god awful waste of an excessive number pages devoted to how Locke steals some new clothes.
But the story is inventive, exciting and emotional with some great characters.
Just lost a bit of impetus in that, around the 3 quarter mark, things got a bit slow and there was even one god awful waste of an excessive number pages devoted to how Locke steals some new clothes.
But the story is inventive, exciting and emotional with some great characters.
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