The Lies of Locke Lamora

The Lies of Locke Lamora

2006 • 745 pages

Ratings910

Average rating4.3

15

Heist story with slick turns set in a magical world where our heroes don't do magic.

I loved the banter between our crew and dark humor spread throughout the book. I loved how the humor (by everyone, not just the heoros) hide the grimdark setting until you get reminded of it every so often by casual brutality. I also liked the religions, especially of the Crooked Warden, who will advocate for the thieves in the afterlife, stealthily tipping the scales while their souls are being weighed.

May 16, 2024