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The Republic of Thieves (Gentleman Bastard, Bk 3)
The Republic of Thieves - Gentleman Bastard, Bk 3
Author: Scott Lynch
With what should have been the greatest heist of their career gone spectacularly sour, Locke and his trusted partner, Jean, have barely escaped with their lives. Or at least Jean has. But Locke is slowly succumbing to a deadly poison that no alchemist or physiker can cure. Yet just as the end is near, a mysterious Bondsmage offers Locke an oppor...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780553588965
ISBN-10: 0553588966
Publication Date: 7/29/2014
Pages: 704
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Publisher: Del Rey
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 8
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Scott Lynch gave us plenty more on Lockes background with the flashback scenes and Jean got some extra training in Espara that was fun to hear about. I have to say the biggest plus to this book was to finally meet Sabetha and I was very pleased with who she turned out to be. She completed the big picture of the Bastards. Between the two timelines (play in Espara & election in Karthain), there was plenty of pranks, egotistical attitudes, and even some deadly danger. The readers also get more info about the Bondsmagi and the Eldren, two elements I have been greatly curious about since Book 1, The Lies of Locke Lamora.

When I review a book, I compare the book to what else the author has written (and I have read) and other books in the same genre. Was this my favorite Lynch book? No. I felt the first two books in the series had a tighter plot, that every element of the story was relevant to the plot. Also, this book left me with many, many questions, and not just about the big arc of the series, but also about story arc contained within covers of Book 3. Finally, there was a big, BIG reveal that could alter how much I like or dislike the series from here on out. I will have to wait til Book 4 to see how things play outBut, with all that said, when I compare this book to other Epic Fantasy or Thievery books, it is still one of my favorites.

It was great to get to spend some more time with Calo, Galdo, and Chains via the flashbacks. I definitely have an expanded list of people/societies that Locke & Jean need to take down. Plus, there is some new mystery surrounding the Bondsmagi for Lynch to explore in future volumes.


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