The Gentleman Bastards
In a fictional city reminiscent of medieval Venice, a group of orphans imagine all sorts of scams designed to rob the rich without arousing the suspicions of the authorities or the local "godfather".
The Gentleman Bastards (that I call affectionately "Horse Piss") reminds us, in the beginning, of Oliver Twist. The narrative is interspersed with flashbacks where we learn how Locke Lamora grew up with his pals, under the protection of father Chain. Then towards the middle of the book, the story takes a little darker turn. . . .
What pleases me a lot in this series are the dialogues, very funny. The hero is totally unable to close his mouth, which often places him in impossible situations.
If the story can seem a little soppy at first sight, there are two or three fighting scenes of anthology, the kind that makes you miss 6 train stations. Yes, yes.
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The Lies of Locke Lamora
Les mensonges de Locke Lamora
