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Fantasy.
Fiction.
Humor (Fiction.)
HTML:Remarkable . . . Scott Lynchs first novel, The 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 (London) /> An orphans life is harshand often shortin the mysterious island city of Camorr. But young Locke Lamora dodges death and slavery, becoming a thief under the tutelage of a gifted con artist. As leader of the band of light-fingered brothers known as the Gentleman Bastards, Locke is soon infamous, fooling even the underworlds most feared ruler. But in the shadows lurks someone still more ambitious and deadly. Faced with a bloody coup that threatens to destroy everyone and everything that holds meaning in his mercenary life, Locke vows to beat the enemy at his own brutal gameor die trying.
Praise for The Lies of Locke Lamora
Fresh, original, and engrossing . . . gorgeously realized.George R. R. Martin
Right now, in the full flush of a second reading, I think The Lies of Locke Lamora is probably in my top ten favorite books ever. Maybe my top five. If you havent 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 Wind A unique fantasy milieu peopled by absorbing, colorful characters . . . Lockes wit and audacity endear him to victims and bystanders alike.The Seattle Times A true genre bender, at home on almost any kind of fiction shelf . . . Lynch immediately establishes himself as a gifted and fearless storyteller, unafraid of comparisons to Silverberg and Jordan, not to mention David Liss and even Dickens.Booklist (starred review)
High-octane fantasy . . . a great swashbuckling yarn of a novel.Richard Morgan.… (lisätietoja)
Carnophile: Who'd win in a fight between the Locke Lamora gang and the Kaz Brekker gang? I NEED to see this. No, it's not a contest, but boy would that be a fun read.
Violence aside, The Lies of Locke Lamora was a really fun novel and I enjoyed Lynch’s writing style. I’ll miss the characters who won’t be continuing into the rest of the series, but I’m looking forward to what’s next for the Gentleman Bastards. ( )
Lynch's storytelling ability is comparable to all the best. His books are intellectually complex making it a treat to read and reread his books. I caution the squeamish reader that the profanity in these books is extreme, but it leads to strong character development that would be lacking without. ( )
I had an Audible credit to use. I was in the mood for a story about a con man, and [b:The Lies of Locke Lamora|127455|The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gentleman Bastard, #1)|Scott Lynch|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1386924569s/127455.jpg|2116675] was in my wishlist already. So I downloaded it and entered a one of the most fun narratives I've experienced in a while. I won't even try to summarize the intricately interwoven plotlines. But I will say that Lynch's world is rich and real-feeling, and I can't wait to go back into it (as soon as I have my next Audible credit).
[Audiobook note: the reader, Michael Page, is a wonder! I thoroughly enjoyed his performance and will be buying more books simply based on his participation.]
[Re-read: December 2016. Still amazingly good.] ( )
Tiedot englanninkielisestä Yhteisestä tiedosta.Muokkaa kotoistaaksesi se omalle kielellesi.
Een fris, origineel en fascinerend verhaal van een opwindend nieuw geluid in het fantasygenre.
Omistuskirjoitus
Omistan Jennylle rakkaudella tämän pienen maailman, jolle oli siunaukseksi että katselit olkani yli sen syntyä.
Ensimmäiset sanat
Sendovanin seitsemännenkymmenennenseitsemännen vuoden pitkän kostean kesän keskivaiheilla Camorrin varkaantekijä kävi ilmoittamatta Perelandron temppelin silmättömän papin luona ja yritti epätoivoisesti myydä tälle Lamoran poikaa.
Sitaatit
Tiedot englanninkielisestä Yhteisestä tiedosta.Muokkaa kotoistaaksesi se omalle kielellesi.
We don't believe in hard work when a false face and a good line of bullshit can do so much more.
Locke is our brother and our love for him knows no bounds. But the four most fatal words in the Therin language are 'Locke would appreciate it.' Rivaled only by 'Locke taught me a new trick'.
Catbridges were another legacy of the Eldren who’d ruled before the coming of men: narrow glass arches no wider than an ordinary man’s hips, arranged in pairs over most of Camorr’s canals and at several places along the Angevine River. Although they looked smooth, their glimmering surfaces were as rough as shark’s-hide leather; for those with a reasonable measure of agility and confidence, they provided the only convenient means of crossing water at many points. Traffic was always one-directional over each catbridge; ducal decree clearly stated that anyone going the wrong direction could be shoved off by those with the right-of-way.
Viimeiset sanat
Valot häipyivät pimeään ja katosivat lopullisesti, ja sade tulvi maiseman yli kuin merenpinnan päälle nouseva seinä.
Fantasy.
Fiction.
Humor (Fiction.)
HTML:Remarkable . . . Scott Lynchs first novel, The 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 (London)
An orphans life is harshand often shortin the mysterious island city of Camorr. But young Locke Lamora dodges death and slavery, becoming a thief under the tutelage of a gifted con artist. As leader of the band of light-fingered brothers known as the Gentleman Bastards, Locke is soon infamous, fooling even the underworlds most feared ruler. But in the shadows lurks someone still more ambitious and deadly. Faced with a bloody coup that threatens to destroy everyone and everything that holds meaning in his mercenary life, Locke vows to beat the enemy at his own brutal gameor die trying.
Praise for The Lies of Locke Lamora
Fresh, original, and engrossing . . . gorgeously realized.George R. R. Martin
Right now, in the full flush of a second reading, I think The Lies of Locke Lamora is probably in my top ten favorite books ever. Maybe my top five. If you havent 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 Wind A unique fantasy milieu peopled by absorbing, colorful characters . . . Lockes wit and audacity endear him to victims and bystanders alike.The Seattle Times A true genre bender, at home on almost any kind of fiction shelf . . . Lynch immediately establishes himself as a gifted and fearless storyteller, unafraid of comparisons to Silverberg and Jordan, not to mention David Liss and even Dickens.Booklist (starred review)
High-octane fantasy . . . a great swashbuckling yarn of a novel.Richard Morgan.
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January Fantasy Read - SPOILERS - The Lies of Locke Lamora
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