viernes's review against another edition
4.0
What am I supposed to do now that I think stealing from rich people and being morally ambiguous is cool
raj_page's review against another edition
5.0
The style of storytelling takes some time to get used to. The narration constantly jumps from present to past. But it was masterfully executed and it is a treat to read.
'Gentleman Bastard' is an apt title to describe Locke and his ragtag gang of thieves.
This is a story of revenge, deception and intrigue. The world has been excellently built and there are many topics that can be expanded upon. I really liked the politics and the various religions and the general lore.
'Gentleman Bastard' is an apt title to describe Locke and his ragtag gang of thieves.
This is a story of revenge, deception and intrigue. The world has been excellently built and there are many topics that can be expanded upon. I really liked the politics and the various religions and the general lore.
layzedd's review against another edition
5.0
This has very quickly become my favourite book.
The world that Scott Lynch has created is lush and colourful.
The relationships and the characters are multidimensional, deep and complex.
For most of this book it was a book I was very much enjoying, but the third act of this book is possibly the best final act I have ever come across in any book.
I cannot recommend it enough.
The world that Scott Lynch has created is lush and colourful.
The relationships and the characters are multidimensional, deep and complex.
For most of this book it was a book I was very much enjoying, but the third act of this book is possibly the best final act I have ever come across in any book.
I cannot recommend it enough.
benmcfc's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
buecherdiebin799's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
seni_t's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
megabyte117's review against another edition
4.0
(4.5/5) Rich in descriptions, characters, and flair, an incredible first entry into a series. The only reason this doesn’t stand at a 5/5 is the exceptionally slow start and interspersing the present narrative with the past. A chronological narrative would have been better for establishing the main characters and their motives.
automn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
alvarezmn's review against another edition
4.0
Wow. This was different from anything I’ve ever read and I really enjoyed it. There was so much information, so much detail that I think some of it went over my head but DAMN. Scott Lynch knows how to put together a story. Long live the Thorn of Camorr!!!