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hgbulovsky's review against another edition
4.0
Not quite as great as The Lies of Locke Lamora, but still good!
solseit's review against another edition
4.0
A few years after I read it (and re-read) this book, I feel compelled to suggest this series on your TBR!
https://www.solseit.com/blog-2/why-the-gentleman-bastard-series-should-be-on-your-tbr
The first half is certainly the best so far - the second half left me less satisfied but eager to know what our favorite thief is going to do in his next adventure!
https://www.solseit.com/blog-2/why-the-gentleman-bastard-series-should-be-on-your-tbr
The first half is certainly the best so far - the second half left me less satisfied but eager to know what our favorite thief is going to do in his next adventure!
jsoakes's review against another edition
4.0
A lot of work went into turning this into a pirate story. It seemed pretty unnecessary, but it was enjoyable once we got there (and the getting there was fun, too. Caldris was almost a nod to Chains as the older/wiser teacher figure). The overall story was fun and impossibly convoluted, consistent with the first of the series. A solid continuation if it did drag a bit.
The relationship depth and character growth was well done, but also went a bit too far at times. "Your life is more important, let me sacrifice myself for you." "No, you're more important to me and I can't possibly live without you, I should be the one to die." etc...
Also, there were a few times that a major reveal was rendered less powerful via over-exposition (never make long term plans for a character- it's a blatant way to forecast death).
Overall, really enjoyable with great dialogue (Lynch's strongest writing is his dialogue), but not as fresh and exciting as the first since it's pretty much understood at this point that Locke/Jean are basically invincible (not infallible and their mistakes are consequential and entertaining, but still).
The relationship depth and character growth was well done, but also went a bit too far at times. "Your life is more important, let me sacrifice myself for you." "No, you're more important to me and I can't possibly live without you, I should be the one to die." etc...
Also, there were a few times that a major reveal was rendered less powerful via over-exposition (never make long term plans for a character- it's a blatant way to forecast death).
Overall, really enjoyable with great dialogue (Lynch's strongest writing is his dialogue), but not as fresh and exciting as the first since it's pretty much understood at this point that Locke/Jean are basically invincible (not infallible and their mistakes are consequential and entertaining, but still).
campb2mr's review against another edition
ADHD. Got sidetracked by something else, left it alone too long to come back right now. May pick it up again in the future.
kylielace's review against another edition
3.5
I liked the first book more, but still really enjoyed this one.
I hated the prologue. It was not needed at all.
The new characters were great. The new locations were different and interesting. I also liked the twists and trying to work things out.
Locke and Jean’s friendship got possibly even stronger.
It was also sad as fuck.
I hated the prologue. It was not needed at all.
The new characters were great. The new locations were different and interesting. I also liked the twists and trying to work things out.
Locke and Jean’s friendship got possibly even stronger.
It was also sad as fuck.
absconder's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0