Gentlemen Bastards: The Lies of Locke Lamora (Audiobook)

from pgmcc

I enjoyed this book on an entertainment level. It was well written and the plot was circuitous enough to maintain interest. While there are sequels to this novel it stands on its own. While there are sequels to this novel I do not feel inclined to hunt them down and read them, despite their prese...

from ladycato

I found this a little slow to get going, but soon enough I was hooked. Lynch doesn't hold back anything; it's telling that George R. R. Martin wrote the cover blurb, as both authors share a certain ruthlessness towards their characters. However, that makes for a very tense, heavily-layered read. ...

from TadAD

Would I recommend this book to someone? Yes. Is it as good as I expected from the reviews on Amazon? No. This was a book that was hyped to be the greatest thing since sliced bread. That's always problematic. The world Mr. Lynch created is fantastic. The characters range from good to OK--some are ...

from littlebookworm

This was a good fantasy. I have very little to criticize. The reader is plunged straight into the story, which is cleverly laced between the past and the future, revealing each piece of information only as we need to know it. The characters are understandable and likable despite their job descrip...

from delphica

I'm glad I finally read this book, although it was a tough go in the beginning. I'm picky about fantasy, and this is wavering very close to the type of fantasy writing I do not like. I'm not saying it's wrong, I'm only pointing out that it's hard, personally, for me to connect with. It's a little...