tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post466547311281814337..comments2024-03-17T14:31:21.769-04:00Comments on Fantasy Book Critic: “The Republic of Thieves” by Scott Lynch (Reviewed by Mihir Wanchoo, Casey Blair and Liviu Suciu)Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15006565422867420980noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-36575694174051413062015-07-02T03:02:37.321-04:002015-07-02T03:02:37.321-04:00I really enjoyed reading this book. But I do agree...I really enjoyed reading this book. But I do agree that the book had a lot of filler pages. Some things are too illogical to understand:<br />*SPOILER*<br />1. Why was Locke required for winning the election in the first place? It is revealed in the end of book that the election was just a diversion for something else. In reality, patience didn't even care if they won or lost. The election would have stayed a diversion even if Locke Lamora wasn't involved in it. I think someone needs to explain this.<br /><br />2. Sabetha is an odd character. Why is she so sensitive about her red hair? She does explain the reason but it just seems implausible. She just acts silly all the time.<br /><br />My guess for the next book:<br />Falconer is already back in this book. So in the next book he is going to wreck havoc. So we have the most important component of a very good story--an evil and powerful villain. My guess is that the Bondsmage who have gone in to exile will come to the rescue of Locke Lamora and remind him about his hidden power as a bondsmage himself. I would love to read the chapter where Falconer learns what he is up against.<br />Locke won't even try to look for Sabetha since he has promised to give her lots of space in TROT. So she might disappear for a couple of books (for the better).<br />My expectations from the next one:<br />More tricks, more cleverness. And please don't keep making Locke a puppet.Saurabh Sharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13120701687936508520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-32781017499619083382013-11-02T20:04:59.158-04:002013-11-02T20:04:59.158-04:00I thought this book was a lot of fun.
Lynch isn...I thought this book was a lot of fun. <br /><br />Lynch isn't shy about taking characters to a place completely different than his previous works. So, there's no overarching con in this one. It's still fun in a feeling a little juvenile and I like it kind of way. <br /><br />I also agree about the "origin" of Locke being a little disappointing... if it's true. <br /><br />But, I still rate it very well. A good fast read.Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11311913845542508413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-86866671598693069842013-10-08T13:35:58.645-04:002013-10-08T13:35:58.645-04:00You're all right on the button with this one. ...You're all right on the button with this one. Each of you had an exact facet of why I found the book to fall flat. While I share your hesitation for the rest of the series, I do hope Lynch looks carefully at our criticisms and tailors a suitable return to form in the next installment. <br /><br />Great review as alway.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16360866031595951964noreply@blogger.com