tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post179773487135930825..comments2024-01-26T02:42:13.669+02:00Comments on Bookish Realm: Review: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchRivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-31310430098681989092014-05-02T22:58:38.308+03:002014-05-02T22:58:38.308+03:00Yes! :) I'm planning to read the sequel soon, ...Yes! :) I'm planning to read the sequel soon, it's said to be even better than the first book. Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-50864701534350130902014-05-01T18:20:18.078+03:002014-05-01T18:20:18.078+03:00Same experience here! I played BG II (The One and ...Same experience here! I played BG II (The One and Only) as a swashbuckler and the first part of this book reminded me the thieves' war in that game. I also enjoyed Venice-resembling Camorr.Argonauta Xenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05841979248352968701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-39742750229300679782014-01-31T10:38:00.921+02:002014-01-31T10:38:00.921+02:00Yes, 4.5 is pretty outstanding! And I've heard...Yes, 4.5 is pretty outstanding! And I've heard some good reviews of it too! Well, let's see if can make time for it, I'll make all the February planning today in the evening :)Arenelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646965847129179304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-83254475450264887542014-01-31T10:05:52.224+02:002014-01-31T10:05:52.224+02:00:D I've mixed those two up too, the titles are...:D I've mixed those two up too, the titles are so similar :) The Name of the Wind is so big I figured it'll be a good idea to read it with other people. (Also what's with that 4.5 average rating on Goodreads?? I must get behind that!) I'm sure it'll be a fun event so if you feel like joining in that would be cool. Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-11828456094738818352014-01-31T10:01:40.873+02:002014-01-31T10:01:40.873+02:00Owww... I've mixed up everything! I wanted to ...Owww... I've mixed up everything! I wanted to read The Shadow of the Wind, not The Name of the Wind :) But now The Name of the Wind looks cool too and I'm pondering the possibility of joining anyway :) Besides, they are probably reading The Shadow of the Wind in April, so thanks a lot for sending me the link! :)Arenelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646965847129179304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-59611739537315197192014-01-31T09:49:09.298+02:002014-01-31T09:49:09.298+02:00There is a public readalong on Goodreads, in this ...There is a public readalong on Goodreads, in this group: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1649952-february---the-name-of-the-wind <br /><br />There's all the info and reading schedule as well. It would be great if you joined in too! :)Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-20550519596134814712014-01-31T09:45:36.260+02:002014-01-31T09:45:36.260+02:00Is there a read-a-long for Name of the Wind or is ...Is there a read-a-long for Name of the Wind or is it private? I'd be interested :)Arenelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646965847129179304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-10945056910344191802014-01-31T09:32:18.412+02:002014-01-31T09:32:18.412+02:00It's one of them fantasy books that looks big ...It's one of them fantasy books that looks big (and I also got the books with small font), but reads really fast. I think there's a great chance you might enjoy it!Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-52563326195070757832014-01-31T09:22:29.040+02:002014-01-31T09:22:29.040+02:00Yep, politiking (great word!) and the feel of the ...Yep, politiking (great word!) and the feel of the historical city environment were among the most enjoyable things, also I found the humour was not overdone and fit very well. I hope you will enjoy the next book(s) as well!Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-7250950606134942892014-01-31T09:13:07.364+02:002014-01-31T09:13:07.364+02:00Oooh. I got both books in mail this week and the s...Oooh. I got both books in mail this week and the second book is just *staring* at me from the shelf and it's so hard to resist, but I have two buddy reads in February involving fantasy books (Name of the Wind and the first book in Mistborn series), so I am not sure if adding the third one to the bunch is a good idea right now. <br /><br />I agree that the ending worked, the loose ends were wrapped up. The dislike was very personal, as I said in a previous comment, it felt a bit too Hollywood-ish and Locke's actions were a bit too "I am a hero" for me considering all the previous events - that being said, he did explain why he acted the way he did, so technically I can't whine, it was just a feeling really that ending was not as awesome as the rest of the book. For me. But definitely it wasn't something that would stop me from continuing with the series!Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-26719352347090643262014-01-31T08:47:31.178+02:002014-01-31T08:47:31.178+02:00Yay, can't wait to see what you think about it...Yay, can't wait to see what you think about it. Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-23305063135719201692014-01-31T08:44:44.443+02:002014-01-31T08:44:44.443+02:00I personally think that a good and captivating fan...I personally think that a good and captivating fantasy series is perfect for when nothing seems to grab your interest. :) Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-77575969443958339082014-01-31T08:39:58.725+02:002014-01-31T08:39:58.725+02:00It is a perfect book to read if you can't deci...It is a perfect book to read if you can't decide on anything else or just feel that you would like to get lost in a well-built fantasy world. Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-90628813509247531102014-01-31T08:35:33.057+02:002014-01-31T08:35:33.057+02:00I am not sure why I had a problem with the ending,...I am not sure why I had a problem with the ending, it just somehow felt maybe a bit, let's say, Hollywood-ish. That being said it was a minor thing. I just noticed while reading that I wasn't *as* happy with the ending as I was with the rest of the book. But I was still happy :) Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-77597790321412994402014-01-26T22:31:31.230+02:002014-01-26T22:31:31.230+02:00You have made me so keen to actually pick this boo...You have made me so keen to actually pick this book up off my shelf and give it a go! I've been putting it off for ages as it's so long, but seeing you enjoy it so much has inspired me...Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-43095411727744025902014-01-25T00:22:19.388+02:002014-01-25T00:22:19.388+02:00Glad to hear you enjoyed this title! I have yet to...Glad to hear you enjoyed this title! I have yet to read the other books in the series but I greatly enjoyed this one, I think it was the humour and the characters that really did it for me but I also enjoyed the politiking and the Venetian feel of the city =D<br /><br />- Lianne @ caffeinatedlife.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-16050390152878260612014-01-23T01:57:44.414+02:002014-01-23T01:57:44.414+02:00Yayyyy! Baldur's Gate! *high five* You are rea...Yayyyy! Baldur's Gate! *high five* You are really making me wish that my PS2 wasn't in storage so that I could dig out the games and replay the crap out of them. Not that I have the time, but still.<br /><br />I love Jean. He gets a bit more action/story in the second book, and yeah... he's awesome.<br /><br />We need to chat about the ending - I LOVED the ending. I thought it was unconventional, and that it works as a stand-alone, if need be. Of couse that was NOT acceptable to me, lol, I had to start the sequel soon.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196903315080725315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-21062682572559840992014-01-23T00:26:10.718+02:002014-01-23T00:26:10.718+02:00You've definitely convinced me to read this on...You've definitely convinced me to read this one in 2014! Melissa @ Confessions of an Avid Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03320886752332455903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-67986432973501557572014-01-22T16:13:05.349+02:002014-01-22T16:13:05.349+02:00This sounds really good! They seem to be grabbing ...This sounds really good! They seem to be grabbing my interest lately, so another fantasy series to add to the list...Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215797870829907924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-28716657396603695132014-01-22T15:06:22.689+02:002014-01-22T15:06:22.689+02:00Mm, I love political scheming. I've been savin...Mm, I love political scheming. I've been saving this book for a day when I really need just a fun book -- it sounds like it would fit the bill for that perfectly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-28751405869643697802014-01-22T13:18:07.659+02:002014-01-22T13:18:07.659+02:00I was also a bit bothered with the LOTR character ...I was also a bit bothered with the LOTR character parallels, but the second book put everything in its place :) WHAT was wrong with the ending? I'm really curious :) I didn't spot anything wrong apart from the "I'll fucking save everybody" mood :)Arenelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646965847129179304noreply@blogger.com