![]() The technique works surprisingly well, as Lynch does a nice job of breaking the sections to somehow relate–the past often partly foreshadows or illuminates the present. T he story is told in pieces, with chapters alternating between Locke’s growth with Father Chains and the Gentlemen Bastards, and the current time. Nonetheless, the dialogue is snappy, building exposition and character in a dynamic way from the very beginning. Clever stuff, although I would have to agree with some of the reviewers who feel the cursing is both off-putting and incongruent. I found myself laughing at the very beginning at the banter between the Shadowthief and Locke, and them and Father Chains. It is populated with interesting characters, has a swiftly moving plot, and takes place in an interesting fantasy setting, so there’s something to appeal to most fantasy readers.įrom the beginning, dialogue is a strength in the writing. ![]() It is an enjoyable read that focuses on the initiation of a roguish Locke into the underworld of Camoor, a city that bears no small resemblance to Venice (minus the sharks, I suppose). Scott Lynch has made a name for himself in fantasy circles with The Lies of Locke Lamora. Recommended for: fans of rogues, fantasy readers Read in April, 2011 ★ ★ ★ ★ ![]()
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