Book Review! The Lies of Locke Lamora, by Scott Lynch

[lijuun]

This is Lynch's debut novel and it was highly recommended by a geek I know who generally has good taste.  When I picked it up at Border's, the cover told me that it was also recommended by George R. R. Martin.  So, was it a win?  It sure was.

The story revolves around a man named Locke Lamora, who leads a small but successful gang of thieves.  He

Comments

[bojojoti]

I like Locke Lamora. The writing is a bit too gritty for my tastes, but I enjoy the world building and the characters. You'll enjoy Red Seas Under Red Skies, but it doesn't answer the questions I still have.

[arevanye]

This.

I thought Red Seas too bloody, but everyone's mileage varies on what they think is too much.

[lijuun]

Locke Lamora was pretty dang bloody, so I'm wondering how he could get any more bloody without drastically changing his writing style. Hmmm . . .

I'll be checking it out! :)

[isis_newton]

What took you so, so long? ;)

[lijuun]

Well, SOMEONE didn't tell me about it because I swear I'd never heard of this book a few weeks ago!

:P

[bojojoti]

http://bojojoti.livejournal.com/91763.html

I told you in 2007! Three years ago!

[lijuun]

Oooooooh, that Locke Lamora! I thought you meant the other one.

Right.