The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

The Lies of Locke Lamora

Gentleman Bastard #1

Scott Lynch with Michael Page (Narrator)

21 hours, 59 minutes • first pub 2006 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy adventurous dark funny medium-paced

Description

In this stunning debut, author Scott Lynch delivers the wonderfully thrilling tale of an audacious criminal and his band of confidence tricksters. Set in a fantastic city pulsing with the lives of decadent nobles and daring thieves, here is a stor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 22,209 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
dark 64%
funny 62%
tense 49%
mysterious 45%
emotional 32%
sad 13%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 9%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
reflective 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 19%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 22% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.29

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