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alex_ellermann 's review for:
The Lies of Locke Lamora
by Scott Lynch
I enjoyed 'The Lies of Locke Lamora.'
The novel, which combines the con-man and fantasy genres, tells the story of a crafty young thief, his gang, and the circumstances that put him way over his head. It's a fast-moving, entertaining read, though I think it's marred by a structural choice made by author Scott Lynch. Lynch, you see, regularly departs from his primary narrative to fill in backstory and digress down avenues that contribute, but are not essential to, the narrative. It feels like listening to a tale told by someone with ADD - someone who must continuously be reminded to stay on topic. "But," says the storyteller, "all of this is important!" No, it isn't: we can infer most of it.
Criticisms aside, I enjoyed 'The Lies of Locke Lamora.' The novel offers and interesting story, outstanding world building, and a satisfying experience. I recommend it to fantasy aficionados.
The novel, which combines the con-man and fantasy genres, tells the story of a crafty young thief, his gang, and the circumstances that put him way over his head. It's a fast-moving, entertaining read, though I think it's marred by a structural choice made by author Scott Lynch. Lynch, you see, regularly departs from his primary narrative to fill in backstory and digress down avenues that contribute, but are not essential to, the narrative. It feels like listening to a tale told by someone with ADD - someone who must continuously be reminded to stay on topic. "But," says the storyteller, "all of this is important!" No, it isn't: we can infer most of it.
Criticisms aside, I enjoyed 'The Lies of Locke Lamora.' The novel offers and interesting story, outstanding world building, and a satisfying experience. I recommend it to fantasy aficionados.