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I finished this audiobook on my drive in October. This was an excellent recommendation from Nancy/Paul.

When it FIRST started, it had the stereotypical fantasy trope of "It was the first day of Cattarhgery in the second month of the feast of Thrgruoberent, when the moon was in the waning phase of Hebentharium..." and I was like, GROAN. But it picked up right away.

It launched pretty quickly into a caper and I thought, boy, that was fast, this feels like it should be the climax of the plot, not the intro. But then that's the beauty of the book, it just builds from there, more intrigue and cleverness and scrapes piled on, with a ton of banter, and all in all it's just an enjoyable ride. So thanks for the solid recommendation.

That guy better be writing more books.

Date: 2014-11-13 02:17 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bristlesage.livejournal.com
Well, I totally cried during The Lies of Locke Lamora. Yep. I am sure you know when!

But here's the real question, Karen. Jean, or Locke?

Date: 2014-11-13 02:19 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] crankyasanoldma.livejournal.com
Oh, I think Jean. Good question!

Date: 2014-11-13 02:20 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bristlesage.livejournal.com
Yeah, I'm Jean all the way. That guy is the BEST. The Wicked Sisters!

Date: 2014-11-13 02:33 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] crankyasanoldma.livejournal.com
Part of me was like "I can't believe this STUPID ASSHOLE AUTHOR would let characters I like die." But you know, there's an integrity to that, even if it annoys me to no end. Yes, George R R Martin, I see you looking smug over there.

Date: 2014-11-13 04:26 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jdoh.livejournal.com
Jean for sure, but I bet Locke is a nice tumble. Like I don't know that I'd say no.

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