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A review by sfox_the_reader
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
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
4.75
Just incredible. It takes but a moment to get going but then doesn't let you go when it does.
The characters are incredible, the imagery is superb - you can really see the streets of Camor - the plotting is efficient but surprising where it winds up. Was going to be a 5/5 but I wanted just a little bit more out of the last few chapters so far as complexity goes. Then again, the ending needs to be conclusive when you don't have the guarantee of a sequence.
That said, Lynch manages to make the ending keep you on the edge of your seats until the last. During the last few sequences, I kept thinking, "is he going to do it," at both the author and Locke. Thankfully, Lynch sticks the landing.
For the audiobook: the voice acting is superb, with every character having a distinct voice - even at higher playback speeds! It was a treat for the ears, an adventure for the soul.
I commend this work to you, review reader. It is a new, and permanent, insert into my fantasy top ten.
The characters are incredible, the imagery is superb - you can really see the streets of Camor - the plotting is efficient but surprising where it winds up. Was going to be a 5/5 but I wanted just a little bit more out of the last few chapters so far as complexity goes. Then again, the ending needs to be conclusive when you don't have the guarantee of a sequence.
That said, Lynch manages to make the ending keep you on the edge of your seats until the last. During the last few sequences, I kept thinking, "is he going to do it," at both the author and Locke. Thankfully, Lynch sticks the landing.
For the audiobook: the voice acting is superb, with every character having a distinct voice - even at higher playback speeds! It was a treat for the ears, an adventure for the soul.
I commend this work to you, review reader. It is a new, and permanent, insert into my fantasy top ten.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Cursing and Sexual content