The Lies of Locke Lamora Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Scott Lynch (Author), Michael Page (Narrator), Orion (Publisher)

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They say that the Thorn of Camorr can beat anyone in a fight. They say he steals from the rich and gives to the poor. They say he's part man, part myth, and mostly street-corner rumor. And they are wrong on every count. Only averagely tall, slender, and god-awful with a sword, Locke Lamora is the fabled Thorn, and the greatest weapons at his disposal are his wit and cunning.

He steals from the rich - they're the only ones worth stealing from - but the poor can go steal for themselves. What Locke cons, wheedles and tricks into his possession is strictly for him and his band of fellow con-artists and thieves: the Gentleman Bastards. Together their domain is the city of Camorr. Built of Elderglass by a race no-one remembers, it's a city of shifting revels, filthy canals, baroque palaces, and crowded cemeteries. Home to Dons, merchants, soldiers, beggars, cripples, and feral children. And to Capa Barsavi, the criminal mastermind who runs the city.

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22 hours and 59 minutes
Author

Scott Lynch
Narrator

Michael Page
Audible release date

Jan. 21 2011
Language

English
Publisher

Orion
ASIN

B071VQMVPZ
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Unabridged
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Audiobook
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Listening Length	21 hours and 59 minutes
Author	Scott Lynch
Narrator	Michael Page
Audible.ca Release Date	January 21 2011
Publisher	Orion
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B071VQMVPZ
Best Sellers Rank	#655 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #79 in Epic Fantasy (Audible Books & Originals) #177 in Epic Fantasy (Books)

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karli

Great book!

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 11, 2023

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I really enjoyed this book. It’s imperfect characters are easy to relate to and there are lots of twists and turns.

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Stacey

Great read!

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on February 28, 2022

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If you like pirates, gangs and coming of age stories this book has it all rolled into one.

Well written, it is fast paced after the first 100 pages or so of character building. There is a great relationship between Locke and Jean the two main characters. Looking forward to reading the next one.

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drewmyster

Good

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on June 13, 2021

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4 stars. Interesting world and once you get into it it’s really good. Def would recommend to any fantasy reader.

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Cianna

Loved it

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on July 17, 2021

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One of my favourite books

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Mathieu N. Maltais

great

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on October 28, 2021

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Action scenes are well described. story has nice twists and turns, Characters are easy to connect with emotionally. Some original concepts in this world that create intrigue.

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Andrew

One of the great fantasy books

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on November 19, 2021

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I loved this book when it first came out. It was even better the second time through, many years later.

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Brendan

A Good Start

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on July 24, 2015

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I like the story and I like the world that Lynch begins to create with his first book in this series.
The dialogue between Lynch's characters is witty, quick, and carries a gritty undertone that serves to make them easier to relate to.
Perhaps, my one criticism is the lack of description of the setting, but that comes down to reader preference.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of the fantasy genre.
Give it a read, you will not be disappointed.

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kateb

It was easy to get caught up in this story

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on February 22, 2016

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It was easy to get caught up in this story, and to root for the 'gentleman bastards'. I found the jumps from past to present a little unsettling, partly because I read it on my Kindle and wasn't able to physically flip back and forth in the book as easily. I also would have appreciated a map of the city. Having said all of that, I enjoyed the writing style and the character development and would happily read the next in the series.

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Farhad Shawkat

Plenty of fun, plenty of bloodshed

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 7, 2022

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This book has jumped all over my TBR over the last couple of years. A bit like the timeline in this story. Was a bit apprehensive at first, but ended up loving the style of storytelling. For me, it worked really well.

Not a typical fantasy story, there is some magic use, and a bit of sci-fi as well. But overall, this book is about camaraderie among a group of likeable thieves, or gentlemen bastards, as they like to call themselves. Not sure how Scott Lynch pitched this book to his literary agent, but something along the lines of The Sting meets Godfather sounds about right. With a bit of Oliver Twist thrown in.

But make no mistake, this is no comic light-hearted heist tale. There is plenty of action, tragedy, bloodshed, betrayal and revenge. A book that readers in general should enjoy, and not just necessarily fantasy readers. While the best part of the book is the interaction between the Gentleman Bastards, the organised crime parts are just as interesting, and very well written. The world-building is excellent. This is a book you can go through very fast.

While there are plenty of flashbacks and backstory, I would still love to see Scott Lynch write a prequel to this someday. Fantastic debut novel, I hope the next two books in the series are just as good. A popular book among readers, and I can see why. Strongly recommended!

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Filipe P.

absolute must read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 14, 2020

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The Lies of Locke Lamora ★★★★★ from Filipe P. on 12 March 2020

a must read

Series: The Gentlemen Bastards sequence(#01)
Author: Scott Lynch

Context: I do not really know where or how I got this book, which probably means I got it in a charity shop somewhere in the UK. I decided to push it to the top of the reading pile after I had finished The Name of the Wind from Pat Rothfuss' The Kingkiller Chronicle and I found online many voices singing this novel's praises. And while, generally, I am not the biggest pirate tale aficionado (which was what I thought the book was going to be like), the scores on platforms like GoodReads got the best of me. Thankfully they did.

Ups: Characters. Oh, my days, Lynch's characters! Locke and Jean's relationship is stellar. And when you add the Sanza twins, Father Chains, Bug... The beginning is such a punch in the gut, and the ride never slows down. The city of Camorr feels very fleshed out like Lynch lived there his whole life and just decided to describe every single alleyway he strolled through over the years. I am a great fan of the Venetian/Renaissance Italy vibe chosen, which heightens the masquerade play Locke and the other Gentlemen Bastards star in. The plot is great, and I especially appreciate how it can go from bad to worse. Locke is very smart but he is not wise or particularly cunning. He has that Jack Sparrow swagger that gets him out of a sticky situation to place him in a direr one. The story feels like a rollercoaster, and I found myself yelling alongside the Bastards. Lynch's first novel is an amazing, amazing piece; as an aspiring author, reaching 1/10th of this greatness with a debut novel would be heavenly. Do yourself a favour and pick this one up.

Downs: for some people, the descriptions might be too much. Yet, akin to Robert Jordan in his WOT, it's down to preference. You might get fed up with the details, but it is undeniable how colorful and theatrical of a painting Lynch paints.

Grade: 9/10
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Lily C

And that’s why I like this book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 5, 2016

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Locke, you really are a little s***.

And that’s why I like this book. It’s clever, it’s often very funny, and the world-building is excellent. I know there have been comparisons between Lynch and Patrick Rothfuss – the latter even addressed this in his review of this novel – but I genuinely think that’s wrong. Both authors are distinct in their own ways, and I enjoy both writers’ works immensely.

That goes for The Lies of Locke Lamora. The chapters flip between present day Locke and interludes, where Locke is still a child, which gives the reader a nice insight into backstory. Initially I found the beginning of the novel difficult to get into, even considering putting it down, but I’m extremely glad I didn’t, for the sole reason that it very quickly turned into rip-roaring fun.

Fun. That is the word I would probably use to describe this book. It reads almost like a film – and I dearly hope some skilled director brings it to life one day, because it would be fantastic. The characters are well fleshed-out, the details of world-building tight and many. Locke’s wit and sarcasm is right up my street, and he is a character I quickly came to adore and despair at when he got himself into scrapes – which, by the way, is often. Oh, my god is it often. Little s*** indeed. There is mischief and mayhem aplenty, and what a joy it was to read.

Fantasy-lovers, if you have not yet read this book: WHY NOT? READ IT. READ. And then read the sequel, which I certainly plan to do.

It is enchanting, riotously funny, and above all, epic. Honestly, I could not recommend this enough.

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Richard Wright

Smug Adventuring

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 8, 2015

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A book I couldn’t quite abandon, despite several times feeling the urge. The setup, probably a full quarter of the book, feels smug and contrived and takes forever to actually get anywhere, with the group of con-men known as The Gentlemen Bastards (lead by the titular Lamora) leading lives so charmed that any potential drama or intrigue is completely undercut. When, finally, the mysterious Grey King starts to make his presence felt in the (admittedly fascinating) city of Camorr there is a welcome injection of peril that begins to move things along at pace, and almost makes the insufferable setup worthwhile – the Bastards are thrown into levels of intrigue and danger far outwith their comfort zone, and the reader is finally carried along with them. The final quarter of the book seems to slow down just as it should be charging onwards, but scores are settled, daring escapes made, and intrigues resolved. None of this displeased me, but it’s too long by far and finishing it was ultimately a chore.

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Mr. A. Flynn

Sensational fantasy

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 14, 2020

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I am and have been a fantasy literature fan since early adolescence and this is probably in my top five fantasy series ever along with the Wheel of Time, The Riftwar Saga, and A Game of Thrones.
Lamora is a fascinating fantasy character in that he relies almost exclusively on his wits and intelligence rather than physical prowess. The Gentleman Bastards as a group are touchingly brother-like and complement one another brilliantly. The world is realistically and interestingly crafted and the fight scenes in particular are a strength of the series.

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