The Lies of Locke Lamora is an exhilarating ride from beginning to end. The Gentleman Bastards specialize in cons – not small ones, think Ocean’s Eleven – and they are the best at what they do. All the success revolves around the intelligence of Locke Lamora and his daring schemes. The plot begins with a light tone but takes a turn for the dark and the reader is plunged into a breathless ride.
Scott Lynch weaves the plot with a skilful hand and the final conclusion is truly a work of art when the reader finally sees the threads of the plot come together to culminate in a satisfying conclusion. The book is not all about the plot; Lynch creates a living, breathing world with a rich history and background, and which helps bring his characters to life.
The book’s plot is delivered to us through flashbacks in parallel with the present narrative. This works very well as Lynch introduces us to the various characters through their early exploits instead of just shoving them down our throats. I have only one very minor gripe with the book: the pacing can be slightly off at times and you may find it a little annoying. Apart from this, the book is very well written and delivers to its reader a story worthy of the best names in the fantasy genre.
Scott Lynch truly sets himself apart with The Lies of Locke Lamora as it delivers both an engaging and entertaining tale. I truly look forward to the rest of the series and would strongly recommend that you read this excellent, excellent book.
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