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Pros
The lies of locke lamora is the first of three gentleman * books by david *. The world that * creates is vividly cruel and terrifically splendid. There are many action scenes including fights, duels and murders.
A born thief and liar who is orphaned at an early age, he lives in a mythical land which is reminiscent of renaissance italy or spain. The best way to describe this book is if six of crows was given the game of thrones treatment -- it's bloodier, grim... Read More
Cons
Scott * deserves credit for crafting an interesting city but often overwhelms a reader with so many island names and bridge crossings that he has to flip to the map at the front to keep things straight. If you're a fan of over-flowery prose, character... Read More
The plot is ludicrous, and reminds me of the first dungeons and dragons session by a novice dm. The background/childhood story is never really used for anything except filler.
That is how this supposedly amazing, intelligent, clever thief outwits the big bad wizard.
Highlights
Quality
On par with the works of the best writers of fantasy literature
Price
Locke lamora is a true rogue in every sense of the word
Packaging/appearance
Good condition no missing pages from what ive seen very nice packaging
I cant wait to read the second book in the seties
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Dont let the 500 pages draw you away you wont ever realize how many pages there are when your drawn in
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Went into it not really expecting much but purchased because had good reviews and needed a new world to visit
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There is one thing i’m mad about with this book and that is that it took me so long to finish
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The world of this story is bleak and violent
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Just getting through the first few chapters required a lot of fortitude
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I didnt like any of the characters but i kept reading in the hope that there would be a good story in there and my hope was rewarded
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Ultimately as a child he is taken in by chains a priest pretending to be chained to his temple and blind in order to make a living by begging
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Chains condition is all a ruse designed to play on the sympathy of passersby who give him money out of pity
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