Antolius reviewed Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch (Gentleman Bastard, #1)
An orphan’s life is harsh—and often short—in the mysterious island city of Camorr. But young …
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5 stars
Best rogue / thief fantasy novel I've ever read.
Good:
Novel has excellent structure: the pacing, the information delivery, interweaving timelines
Confidence games are exciting and captivating!
Great world-building: there's a sense of history to the world and it feels lived in
Stakes are high, characters die
Locke punching Dona Vorchenza in the face
Bad:
Sabetha "story-line" felt like a tease