Des Horizons Rouge Sang (Les Salauds Gentilshommes, #2)

by Scott Lynch

No cover — Scott Lynch: Des Horizons Rouge Sang (Les Salauds Gentilshommes, #2) (French language, 2008)

French language

Published Sept. 13, 2008

ISBN:: 978-2-35294-143-9

(15 reviews)

Red Seas Under Red Skies is a fantasy novel by American writer Scott Lynch, the second book (of a projected seven) in the Gentleman Bastard series. It continues the adventures of protagonist Locke Lamora and his friend Jean Tannen as they arrive on the exotic shores of Tal Verrar, where they must face the dangers of their past, as well as new rivals that wish to stop them at all costs while they try to pull their most ambitious con yet.

3 editions

Kathrin Passig reviewed Red Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch (Gentlemen Bastards, #2)

Review of 'Red Seas Under Red Skies' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

Man merkt, dass der Autor seine Figuren in eine Piratenschiffsituation bringen wollte, und ungefähr die ersten 200 Seiten verwendet er darauf, das mühevoll einzufädeln. Ich hätte nach der Leseprobe nicht weitergelesen, wenn es das Buch nicht gratis in der Open Library gegeben hätte. Dann folgen 350 Seiten vollkommen unlangweiliges Seefahrtsvergnügen (hier kommt jetzt auch endlich die Piratinnensache vor, wegen der ich den ersten Band gelesen habe). Dass Teile des Plots, wie irgendwo steht, bei "Pirates of the Caribbean" entliehen sind, hat mich nicht gestört. Am Ende muss dann die vermurkste Konstruktion vom Anfang wieder abgewickelt werden. Aber dadurch, dass das Buch insgesamt sehr lang ist, enthält es im Mittelteil ein 4-Sterne-Buch von ganz normaler Länge, man braucht nur Anfang und Schluss wegzulassen.

Jolteon reviewed Red Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch (Gentleman Bastard, #2)

Review of 'Red Seas Under Red Skies' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

An excellent continuation of an excellent series while in a drastically different setting from the previous book.

Antolius reviewed Red Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch (Gentleman Bastard, #2)

Review of 'Red Seas Under Red Skies' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

I wish there was more of the pirate stuff.

Good:
Jean Tannen is the most lovable character ever
Second part of the book, when the pirate adventure kicks off, is just great

Bad:
Archon is a weak & unconvincing antagonist
Getting poisoned as an excuse for becoming pirates feels contrived
Casino job lacks ties to the pirate plot & under delivers in the end
False betrayal foreshadowing is cheep & unnecessary

B. Zelkovich reviewed Red Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch (Gentlemen Bastards, #2)

Review of 'Red Seas Under Red Skies' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

This book was a bit slower. It introduced a lot of knowledge and world - building, but sacrificed a touch of plot and a lot of pacing. The last 100 pages were fast-paced, and once again was very satisfying, although it didn't quite keep up with its predecessor. A solid second installment, that keeps me looking forward to the further adventures of the remaining Gentlemen Bastards.