Book Review: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

Gentleman Bastard series Book 1

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


A fresh perspective in a fantasy novel, with a pace that pulls you in and pushed you on. The characters are rich and well developed, and intriguing. A fantasy built on city world building combining the best of fantasy and urban fantasy for believable and fascinating worldbuilding.

Unfortunately I found it difficult at first to move past the language used in the book initially it was jarring and pulled me out of the story. Though I am very glad I was able to move beyond this as I feel this is one of the best fantasy series written

I received this book for free from the GoodReads First Reads Program in exchange for an honest review. After receiving the free copy I re-read the book. I think I enjoyed the book even more on a second read through.

With a second reading I was less distracted by the language and the sheer newness of the world and was able to really enjoy and appreciate the gritty and in depth world that Scott Lynch created.


Details:

Series: Gentleman Bastard Book 1
Published July 27th 2006 by Bantam Spectra

Awards:
World Fantasy Award Nominee for Best Novel (2007) 

Compton Crook Award Nominee (2007)

British Fantasy Award Nominee for Best Novel (2007)

Tähtifantasia Award Nominee (2008)

Links:
Visit authors website: http://www.scottlynch.us/index.html
Authors Blog: http://www.scottlynch.us/blog/