Book excerpts are provided by the publisher and may. As a fantasy reader there tend to be a few series you hear a lot about on that you have to read it. His first novel, the lies of locke lamora, was purchased by orion books in august 2004 and published in june 2006 under the gollancz imprint in the united kingdom and under the bantam imprint in the united states. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. If martin and hobb were to collaborate on a book about thieves, the lies of locke lamora might be the outcome. The next two novels in the series, red seas under red skies and the. The lies of locke lamora, my first novel, was bought by simon spanton at orion books in august, 2004. Theres no freedom quite like the freedom of being constantly underestimated. The lies of locke lamora is by no means a perfect book i find the prose rather clumsy, but it is undeniable that lynch built a world, a series of characters and even a genre was fantasy heist a thing before. Being the first fantasy book ive read since the last entry in the song of ice and fire series, it has reignited my love for the genre and im very much looking forward to the second book. Page voiced them all believably and with distinction. It follows locke as a young boy, to adolescent, to an adult doing fun thievery things.
The lies of locke lamora read online free by scott lynch. Luckily, however, lies of locke lamora has a good conclusion, so even if you stop after it, it still is one complete story. The lies of locke lamora hardcover hudson booksellers. They say he steals from the rich and gives to the poor.
Gentleman bastards and its first book the lies of locke lamora is one. The timeslondonan orphans life is harshand often shortin the mysterious island city of camorr. In fact,part of me feels that sections of the book were superfluous and indulgent, but part of me also thinks that the jumpy, sometimes seemingly meandering. The lies of locke lamora is unusual in that its structure is very unique. Not to say that lynch pulls heavily from other authors. Elite con artists calling themselves the gentleman bastards rob the rich of the city of camorr, based on late medieval venice but on an unnamed world. I may need to rearrange this page as they actually begin to appear on the shelves. Several times i was about to abandon this book, but i am glad i stuck to it. Buy the paperback book the lies of locke lamora by scott lynch at indigo. The lies of locke lamora book johnson county library.
Overall, i found the lies of locke lamora to be a good, solid fantasy novel thats lots of fun. Prior to that i had just about every job you usually see in this i was born in st. 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 by scott lynch waterstones. The lies of locke lamora gets pretty interesting actually. Ill do my best on this page to keep track of all of the forthcoming international editions. Apr 02, 2016 the lies of locke lamora by scott lynch rating. The lies of locke lamora by scott lynch librarything. The first of the gentleman bastards series, initially published by lynch on june the 27th, 2006, this was the book that was to introduce the character of lock lamora to the world, along with the rest of his universe. Wily con artist locke lamora has come up with an ingenious scheme targeting sinspire, a ninestory palace of gambling and all forms of debauchery in the exotic city of tal verrar, but somehow the con does not go as planned. The times london an orphans life is harshand often. Locke is a thief with a gang known as the gentlemen bastards, in a town full of gangs who are ultimately overseen by the capa. Combining sneakthievery, devilish plots and masterful disguises with aristocratic characters, old fashioned duels and a hint of magic, this tale embodies a highly enjoyable, swashbuckling adventure.
To be fair, its quite a long book lynchs writing is very detailed and entertaining, but it does lean toward the denser side at times. Editions of the lies of locke lamora by scott lynch. The lies of locke lamora is scott lynchs debut novel and the first in projected series of seven books. Het debuut van scott lynch the lies of locke lamora is een welkome afwisseling in het bijna doodgebloede fantasygenre. Locke lamora is an orphan, raised in a gang of thieves and given over to a priestconman who teaches him and a small group of chosen young children to be. This is the story of locke lamora, or at least its the story of his best scheme so far, except fate throws a few wrenches into the works which didnt happen in oceans eleven. The lies of locke lamora by scott lynch laraels blog. The lies of locke lamora npr coverage of the lies of locke lamora by scott lynch.
The lies of locke lamora establishes scott lynch as an innovative and gifted new talent in modern fantasy writing. But young locke lamora dodges death and slavery, becoming a thief under. At the end, it left a small thread to continue the journey with book 2, if desired. The lies of locke lamora ebook by scott lynch 9780575086005. The times london an orphans life is harshand often shortin the mysterious island city of camorr. I was looking for a riveting fantasy adventure that would keep me listening or turning the page everything i couldnt find in the robert jordan tome.
I happened upon the lies of locke lamora on audible as a you may also like suggestion after i survived the eye of the world. Didnt really like it for the first 200 or so pages, but loved it after that. I started to read the night angel series, but i really disliked it. This book is a breath of fresh air and very different from fantasy thats out there today. But young locke lamora dodges death and slavery, becoming a thief under the tutelage of a gifted con artist. The next 2 books were not good for me personally though. Read the lies of locke lamora the gentleman bastard sequence, book one by scott lynch available from rakuten kobo. The lies of locke lamora gentleman bastards mass market paperback june 26, 2007.
But young locke lamora dodges death and slavery, becoming a thief. So if youre looking for a fantasy novel that avoids the typical tropes found in lord of the rings clones, give the lies of locke lamora a shot. The lies of locke lamora is a 2006 fantasy novel by american writer scott lynch, the first book of the gentleman bastard series. Paul, minnesota on april 2, 1978, the first of three brothers. The lies of locke lamora readalong a book blog for. They say that the thorn of camorr can beat anyone in a fight. The lies of locke lamora, book by scott lynch paperback. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. Feb 01, 2007 the lies of locke lamora is a ticket inside the astonishing citystate camorr, and a free pass into the com book description the first of the gentleman bastard sequence, this stunning heist fantasy is a mustread for fans of game of thrones and the name of the wind. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Luckily, however, lies of locke lamora has a good conclusion, so even if you stop after it, it. The book masterfully closed all the plot points in to a single epic extended finale. Locke finds himself dragged, very much against his will, into the middle of their war in a fight which will have profound repercussions for both the gentlemen bastards and the city of camorr as a whole. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
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. Only averagely tall, slender, and godawful with a sword, locke lamora is the fabled thorn, and the greatest weapons at his disposal are his wit and cunning. The gentleman bastard sequence, book one kindle edition. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. The lies of locke lamora is a ticket inside the astonishing citystate camorr, and a free pass into the company of the entirely extraordinary gentleman bastards, and a match for any fantasy adventure ive ever read. The lies of locke lamora by scott lynch, paperback. They say hes part man, part myth, and mostly streetcorner rumor. An orphans life is harshand often shortin the myste. Im not a prude by any means, but the overuse of the word breasts, and things like rape and sexualization as a plots devices. 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. Jul 24, 2016 the actual heistsgeneral shenanigans of locke and his friends are well thought out and described brilliantly. The lies of locke lamora book 1 by scott lynch audio edition.
I love locke lamora, and i adore fantasy books with a strong focus on characters. Buy the lies of locke lamora by scott lynch from waterstones today. Scott lynch born april 2, 1978 is an american fantasy author who wrote the gentleman bastard series of novels. The lies of locke lamora had many characters and mr.