Gentleman Bastard Sequence The Republic of Thieves, (Paperback)

from jkdavies

slightly slower pace than the previous books in the series, but full of all the usual tricks and tricksters. A couple of points stopped it getting 5stars... spoiler alerts.... 1.We always knew Locke was a mysterious orphan, and expected it to be relevant sooner or later. I just didn't expect hi...

from jen.e.moore

I'm probably in the minority here, but: Locke and Sabetha's relationship bores me to tears. Melodramatic pining! Romantic, aloof redhead! I'm Doing This For Your Own Good! Ugh. I'm in this for Jean. Fortunately, Jean is still the greatest. I loved the nonromantic A plot, as always - who doesn't l...

from wishanem

Better than the second book in the series, and not quite as good as the first. On the other hand, "The Lies of Locke Lamora" is one of my all-time favorite books so living up to it is a real challenge.I loved the way that this book was told in the form of two alternating and related stories. The ...

from Richard.Fox

Wow, what a wait it was for THE REPUBLIC OF THIEVES. I devoured this book over the course of two weeks, which is light-speed at my rate of reading. I loved it! Truly an amazing accomplishment for Scott Lynch. I will sacrifice a chicken and even a goat to whatever literary gods will listen so the ...

from DLMorrese

Like the previous two books in this series, this one has alternate chapters that flash back to the main characters' teenage years. Unlike the earlier books, those chapters form a complete story with its own conclusion in this one. The other chapters, which relate a story several years later, form...