The Lies of Locke Lamora
Author: Scott Lynch Category: Fantasy Published: June 1, 2006 Language: English File Size: 2.6 MB Tags: Adventure | Crime | Epic | Fantasy | Fiction | Mystery | novel | Science fiction |Theme:
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch, explores the theme of
- The price of life
- Stretch of a lie
Summary:
In this novel, we follow a group of elite con artists called the Gentleman Bastards. Led by their leader, Locke Lamora (the infamous Thorn of Camorr), the story begins with the gang trying to pull off the biggest heist they ever attempted.
Famous Quotes:
Justice is a story we tell ourselves in the dark. It is a lie we use to comfort ourselves.
To us, it’s not always personal. Just business. But to somebody, it’s always personal. That’s where the tragedy comes in.
The secret to piracy, Locke, is to keep breathing. It’s as simple as that.
The noblest art is that of making others happy.
The trick to carrying out a lie is to always believe it yourself.
There are few things in the world as dangerous as a person who knows they are right.
The dead cannot cry out for justice. It is the duty of the living to do so for them.
The strength of a family, like the strength of an army, is in its loyalty to each other.
There’s no freedom quite like the freedom of being constantly underestimated.
Trust is a fragile thing. Easy to break, easy to lose, and one of the hardest things to ever regain.
The best lies are always mixed with just enough truth to make them believable.
In a world full of liars, the truth can become a weapon.
There’s a right way to die. It’s just not the way most people imagine.
The only bonds that truly matter are the ones forged in blood.
The world belongs to those who can adapt the fastest.\
It takes a special kind of crazy to do what we do.
Everyone has weaknesses. The trick is to make them your strengths.
Hope is a precious thing. And sometimes, it’s the only weapon you have.
There is no honor among thieves. Only survival.
The truth can be a tricky thing. Sometimes, it’s easier to believe a lie.
Literary awards:
- Locus Award Nominee for Best Fantasy Novel and Best First Novel (2007)
- World Fantasy Award Nominee for Best Novel (2007)
- Compton Crook Award Nominee (2007)
- Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire Nominee for Roman étranger (2008)
- Tähtifantasia Award Nominee (2008)
- British Fantasy Award Nominee for Best Novel (2007)
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