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aceinit's review against another edition
4.0
More detailed review forthcoming.
Summation, spoiler-free review: A lot of mixed feelings on this one. Opens insanely strong, ends strong and leaves you desperate for the next one. But it drags during the middle 300 pages, so that I almost didn't feel like I was reading a Gentlemen Bastards novel.
Summation, spoiler-free review: A lot of mixed feelings on this one. Opens insanely strong, ends strong and leaves you desperate for the next one. But it drags during the middle 300 pages, so that I almost didn't feel like I was reading a Gentlemen Bastards novel.
libraryofselin's review
4.0
Read on Audiobook + Physical
4 stars, 7.71 on CAWPILE
This book was different from the first two in so many ways. Still unsure how I felt about it entirely. The first two books use the flashbacks sparingly and use it to setup what is happening in the current timeline. Where as in this book it felt like the main plot line was in the flashbacks and current timeline was the companion to it. I was definitely more invested in the flashbacks and the storyline there than the current storyline of the election. The politics and scheming involved with the election was boring and didn’t feel like it had any actual importance to the story or characters, more like a backdrop and excuse for Locke and Sabetha’s reunion and romance.
I did really like the build of the relationship between Locke and Sabetha in the flashback interludes and was fully invested. I did want a bit more of the relationship between Sabetha and Jean to make us understand that she wasn’t just an outsider to the Gentleman Bastards we know but actually a part of the team.
Still a great book that kept me hooked on the characters and the relationships through the book. These characters have easily become some of my favourites over the past months.
4 stars, 7.71 on CAWPILE
This book was different from the first two in so many ways. Still unsure how I felt about it entirely. The first two books use the flashbacks sparingly and use it to setup what is happening in the current timeline. Where as in this book it felt like the main plot line was in the flashbacks and current timeline was the companion to it. I was definitely more invested in the flashbacks and the storyline there than the current storyline of the election. The politics and scheming involved with the election was boring and didn’t feel like it had any actual importance to the story or characters, more like a backdrop and excuse for Locke and Sabetha’s reunion and romance.
I did really like the build of the relationship between Locke and Sabetha in the flashback interludes and was fully invested. I did want a bit more of the relationship between Sabetha and Jean to make us understand that she wasn’t just an outsider to the Gentleman Bastards we know but actually a part of the team.
Still a great book that kept me hooked on the characters and the relationships through the book. These characters have easily become some of my favourites over the past months.
nyxieangel's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
hoila's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
eusteph's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
fast-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
Ladies and gentlemen, he did it again.
Why did I allow myself to read this before an official release date for book four? Well, simply put, I am an idiot.
I think I enjoyed this book as much as the first one. I absolutely adored Sabetha and the dynamics of the Gentlemen Bastards that were explored in this book.
Now I shall sit here and cry until book four comes out.
Why did I allow myself to read this before an official release date for book four? Well, simply put, I am an idiot.
I think I enjoyed this book as much as the first one. I absolutely adored Sabetha and the dynamics of the Gentlemen Bastards that were explored in this book.
Now I shall sit here and cry until book four comes out.
aroth638's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wow, I loved this installment! It was much more of a character study than the other two, which some may have found boring, but learning more about Locke and the GB’s young adult years was so fun and endearing. This book was also the funniest out of the three by far, the antics made me laugh out loud sometimes! The rivalry was entertaining, Jean and Locke are still my favorite friendship ever, and finally we get to meet the elusive Sabetha! What a wonderful character, everything I was hoping she would be. Surprisingly to me, she is not a well-loved character by a lot of readers. She is Locke’s match in many ways, clever, dramatic, self-sabotaging. I think a lot of people put her up on this pedestal because of the way Scott Lynch has built her up as this mysterious love from Locke’s past, and were disappointed to find her an entirely human character who has big flaws and makes a lot of mistakes in this book. That is my favorite part about her! She is not the manic pixie dream girl there to complete Locke’s perfect romance, and she never will be. While I don’t agree with some of the things she did in this book, I can’t wait to see how they play out in the next one (if we ever get it). Please please please don’t let this be another unfinished fantasy series!
wouterk's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
4.5
A wonderful entry in the Gentleman Bastard series. First off, Scott Lynch is so good at telling all these different tales in one book and consistently distinguishing what we have to pay attention to. So this book, as I see it, has 4-4,5 plot lines.
It tells the story of Locke and Jean and the new challenge they are propelled into in Carthane. It has, as always, a relevant story line taking place in their past. And then there is very distinct character development that ties these two together. And then, for the first time, I feel there was a distinct start to an overarching plot to the series. And then there is a little bonus story as we get snippets of the play "the Empire of Thieves" as an embedded narrative in the past.
Now my only complaint for this book was that I found the main plot in Carthane not really engaging at times. I think this is due that it takes a back seat to the character development of Locke concerning Sabetha. As both plot lines take place in current time the balance is very delicate, and for me it meant too little scheming and and fully understanding what different things they do except for mostly pushing papers. Furthermore, winning the elections is quite a bit more complex and abstract than a heist, manipulating a pirate presence or defeating a great villain.
Having said that, I was totally in love with the story in the past where our heroes are sent to help a friend of Chains and end up playing roles in the "the Republic of Thieves". And I can only conclude that this was the most engaging line when choosing the title of the book. And also I did love the character development of Locke and Sabetha.
Overall it was a very exciting book with all the great things Lynch has to offer. Humor, excitement, great dialogue and intelligent scheming. I would definitely recommend it and can't wait to read the Thorn of Emberlain.
It tells the story of Locke and Jean and the new challenge they are propelled into in Carthane. It has, as always, a relevant story line taking place in their past. And then there is very distinct character development that ties these two together. And then, for the first time, I feel there was a distinct start to an overarching plot to the series. And then there is a little bonus story as we get snippets of the play "the Empire of Thieves" as an embedded narrative in the past.
Now my only complaint for this book was that I found the main plot in Carthane not really engaging at times. I think this is due that it takes a back seat to the character development of Locke concerning Sabetha. As both plot lines take place in current time the balance is very delicate, and for me it meant too little scheming and and fully understanding what different things they do except for mostly pushing papers. Furthermore, winning the elections is quite a bit more complex and abstract than a heist, manipulating a pirate presence or defeating a great villain.
Having said that, I was totally in love with the story in the past where our heroes are sent to help a friend of Chains and end up playing roles in the "the Republic of Thieves". And I can only conclude that this was the most engaging line when choosing the title of the book. And also I did love the character development of Locke and Sabetha.
Overall it was a very exciting book with all the great things Lynch has to offer. Humor, excitement, great dialogue and intelligent scheming. I would definitely recommend it and can't wait to read the Thorn of Emberlain.
madeguzman's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
chefjones's review against another edition
dark
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
desolation73's review against another edition
4.0
Perhaps not quite up there with the first two books but this series is one of my favourite all time fantasy series despite the fact that I now join a long line of fans hoping someday the 4th book in the series sees the light of day eventually.
Maybe the thing that makes it tricky is how much of a backseat Jean not always playing as much of a prominent part.
Maybe the thing that makes it tricky is how much of a backseat Jean not always playing as much of a prominent part.