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reviewed The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch (Gentlemen Bastards, #1)

Scott Lynch: The Lies of Locke Lamora (Paperback, 2007, Spectra) 4 stars

In this stunning debut, author Scott Lynch delivers the wonderfully thrilling tale of an audacious …

Review of 'The Lies of Locke Lamora' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

A rip roaring, entertaining read. I loved the complete lack of focus on worldbuilding, nothing of the wider world is fleshed out, or plays a part in the story, instead it's all just a cool setting for a fun heist and revenge tale.

I will say the playful tone left me unprepared for the violence when it arrived, and there is no way that halfway through the book I would've expected the body count to reach what it does by the end. This tone discrepancy robs the dramatic moments of some of their emotional heft but it definitely keeps things thoroughly engaging.

If you're looking for a good old fashioned fun time with a book, this is a great option.