Scott Lynch did something that I wish more fantasy authors would do, which is spin a tale that doesn’t involve the world coming to an end or an invading army. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good doomsday read and who doesn’t like the boy destined to become king? But I feel the evolution of the fantasy genre will be authors that are comfortable writing stories that parallel the themes of modern day fiction novels. That, in my opinion, will be what propels the genre to greater heights in the American marketplace.
Lynch writes about conn artist's in a fantasy setting. Just reading about how the cons are set in the fantasy setting is worth reading this novel alone. If Lynch didn’t throw in some amazing characters, a fun and detailed world, and some good old fashioned ass kicking I would still have loved The Lies of Lock Lamora. Since all the previously mentioned aspects are present, this book becomes a top shelf selection.
As you know from reading my other reviews I don’t like to get into plot or detailed character descriptions. I want the author to have a fresh crack at you. I will say when I started “Lies” I felt like I was reading The Sting meets Oliver Twist with just the right amount of blood and violence. This is another book I bought for a couple friends and obsessed about getting a hardcover for.
Reviewed by Cordell Barille
Reviewed by Cordell Barille
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