The Lies of Locke LamoraThe Lies of Locke Lamora
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What it's about
In the island city of Camorr, an orphan's life is harsh and often short. But young Locke Lamora becomes a thief under the guidance of a gifted con artist and, as leader of the Gentlemen Bastards, fools even the underworld's most feared ruler. Then someone more ambitious and deadly launches a bloody coup, and Locke must beat the enemy at his own brutal game.
Why it's worth reading
It's one of the most beloved fantasy debuts of the century, a heist story full of wit, swagger and loyalty.
You'll love it if you liked
Six of Crows
The Name of the Wind
The Eye of the WorldGood to know
It's very profane and occasionally brutal. It's the first Gentlemen Bastard book and works alone.
By the numbers
- Readers94 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller39 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #82 of the 459 fantasy books we rank
- #332 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #657 of the 2,816 books we rank
Reads as
Epic, Adventurous, Gripping
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Quick answers
Is The Lies of Locke Lamora worth reading?
Yes. It's one of the most beloved fantasy debuts of the century, a heist story full of wit, swagger and loyalty. It ranks #657 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 76.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Lies of Locke Lamora about?
In the island city of Camorr, an orphan's life is harsh and often short. But young Locke Lamora becomes a thief under the guidance of a gifted con artist and, as leader of the Gentlemen Bastards, fools even the underworld's most feared ruler. Then someone more ambitious and deadly launches a bloody coup, and Locke must beat the enemy at his own brutal game.
How long does it take to read The Lies of Locke Lamora?
About 18 hours (722 pages), or about 5 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Lies of Locke Lamora?
If you liked it, try Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo, The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss or The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan.