The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

The Lies of Locke Lamora

Gentleman Bastard #1

Scott Lynch

587 pages first pub 2006 (editions) user-added

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In this stunning debut, author Scott Lynch delivers the wonderfully thrilling tale of an audacious criminal and his band of confidence tricksters. Set in a fantastic city pulsing with the lives of decadent nobles and daring thieves, here is a stor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27,610 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
dark 62%
funny 61%
tense 50%
mysterious 45%
emotional 33%
sad 13%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 9%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
reflective 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 20%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 23% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.3

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