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The Lies of Locke Lamora

2007 | Fiction & Poetry

They say that the Thorn of Camorr can beat anyone in a fight. They say he steals from the rich and gives to the poor. They say he's part man, part myth, and mostly street-corner rumor. And they are wrong on every count. Only averagely tall, slender, and god-awful with a sword, Locke Lamora is the fabled Thorn, and the greatest weapons at his disposal are his wit and cunning. He steals from the rich - they're the only ones worth stealing from - but the poor can go steal for themselves. What Locke cons, wheedles and tricks into his possession is strictly for him and his band of fellow con-artists and thieves: the Gentleman Bastards. Together their domain is the city of Camorr. Built of Elderglass by a race no-one remembers, it's a city of shifting revels, filthy canals, baroque palaces and crowded cemeteries. Home to Dons, merchants, soldiers, beggars, cripples, and feral children. And to Capa Barsavi, the criminal mastermind who runs the city. But there are whispers of a challenge to the Capa's power. A challenge from a man no one has ever seen, a man no blade can touch. The Grey King is coming. A man would be well advised not to be caught between Capa Barsavi and The Grey King.

Even such a master of the sword as the Thorn of Camorr. As for Locke Lamora ...



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ISBN 9780575079755
Language English
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Robert Schwabe (3 KP) rated

Apr 2, 2019  
The Lies of Locke Lamora
The Lies of Locke Lamora
Scott Lynch | 2007 | Fiction & Poetry
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9.5 (8 Ratings)
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Deeply rich characters and settings. (2 more)
The author, Scott Lynch, writes this book in a way that the words drip off of the page like fine liqueur.
Fantasy novels are either cliché and familiar, or try to forcibly break the traditional. This novel is at the same time familiar and yet unique.
One of the best books I've read in years
  
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Liz (3 KP) rated

Jan 31, 2019  
The Lies of Locke Lamora
The Lies of Locke Lamora
Scott Lynch | 2007 | Fiction & Poetry
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9.5 (8 Ratings)
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Great blend of comedy/action/fantasy (0 more)
Pretty violent (0 more)
I would say this reminded me of Game of Thrones with a heist element and less sex, but about the same amount of violence and death. I enjoyed the world building, mystery, characters, pretty much everything! Looking forward to the sequel, but I know I'll be re-reading this one sometime this year before then.
  
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KathyM (9 KP) rated

Nov 25, 2017  
The Lies of Locke Lamora
The Lies of Locke Lamora
Scott Lynch | 2007 | Fiction & Poetry
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9.5 (8 Ratings)
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Very exciting book - well-written but accessible, with an engaging and creatively structured plot and varied and complex locations and characters. Managed to avoid the dull fantasy trope of having a protagonist who is flawless; Locke has many flaws, but he's very endearing. Will definitely read the sequel at some point.