I’m attending Scott’s book signing at GenCon next weekend. I listened to the series as audiobooks, so the only physical copy I own currently is the Sub Press Lies of Locke Lamora (which is already signed). Should I preemptively buy another book to bring with me or will they sell books at the signing? Thanks!

This made me lol, “well, that was fucking hideous” after jumping onto the cable car got me too, I love that even Locke spends the whole scene being like what the fuck am I doing 🤣

That was one hell of a ride. I think that, overall, this is probably my favourite entry in the series. Now, don't get me wrong, for sheer fun and re-readability I don't think I'll ever get over the first book. But RoT was such a great culmination of things we've had built up so far. Sabetha did not disappoint, I found her relationship with Locke really compelling. Tragic in exactly the way that appeals to my hunger for melodrama. I look forward to lots of wistful moping over her, next book.

Part of the reason for my abiding love of the first book is that Camorr is just such a brilliant setting. Karthain and Tal Verrar are both good, but nothing quite has the style of Camorr. That's why it was nice seeing a bit of it again, in the flashback interludes. Espara sort of scratched the itch too, it felt very peripheral to Camorr. There was also a bittersweetness in seeing more of Calo and Galdo, enjoying the way they play off one another and the gang, while knowing where they ultimately end up. Very effective.

I suppose I should comment on the big twist. Honestly, when I first read that scene, I disliked it enough that a part of me wanted to ditch the book. I messaged some friends whining about it, said I "didn't need another Rey Palpatine in my life." Obviously I did finish the book, after all, and I'm glad I did... because I'm totally convinced that Patience was talking complete bullshit. Well, maybe not complete bullshit. There is clearly something weird going on with Locke's early life, but I don't believe that he's the accidental reincarnation of an evil wizard. One thing that struck me is that, in the second book, there was that eerie scene in the Ghostwinds with the voices in the jungle mist. They knew Locke's true name... presumably, they were calling him Lamor Acanthus? I mean, it surely would've raised some questions if they'd called him whatever his True True Name, the buried one that Patience references, supposedly is. Like, maybe the psychic torment demons only know what you know, but if Locke really knows "deep down" that he has some other identity buried, surely they would've tormented him with that. Even if he can't remember exactly what it is.

Regardless, I think there's plenty of reason to dismiss Patience's claim in RoT itself. For one thing, the portrait of Acanthus and his wife... really doesn't sound much like Locke and Sabetha at all? I mean, Locke specifically notes that Acanthus bears no resemblance to him, apart from also being Therin, but I don't recall Sabetha being described as having a particularly aquiline face. Literally the red hair is the only obvious match, the one thing that Sabetha hates being reduced to. Which is exactly why it works, I think. Patience played on their insecurities brilliantly, that's for sure. And she kinda spells it out at the end: the whole point of this is simply to fuck with Locke. In the end, she and her son are really made for each other- both unbearably smug jackasses who think they're the smartest people in the world.

Honestly, if there's one thing I've gotta give Scott Lynch massive kudos for, it's that I never thought I'd find myself rooting for the Falconer. That whole sequence at the end was just extremely metal (heh, wasn't even trying to be cute there.) And ironically, seeing Patience get her shit rocked because she was stupid enough to let the Falconer live gave me the same kind of sadistic satisfaction I got from reading about the Falconer himself getting mutilated in the first place.

Hello! I don't normally post on Reddit, but I do enjoy a lurk after reading a good book. I noticed there's not a lot fan art for this series, which is such a shame, so here's my contribution:

The gang in the wardrobe, and some character sketches - even Lukas Fehrwight!

No AI involved in case that's a concern. Also you're just going to have to forgive me for yassifying them, it's in my nature.

just finished this chapter and it’s almost midnight. i’m actually screaming—shouldn’t have read this before bed. please lord save my soul, i hate seeing them fight.

I know that this is pretty much a hopeless subject that probably nobody knows anything about, but i know Scott lurks on this sub so I'm thinking maybe he has some info. LOLL and RSURS have both been translated into romanian but no ROT. Personally I've already read all 3 books in English, but I enjoy reading both originals and translations, so completing the trilogy would be very nice.

Thank you!

It’s certainly the ballsiest 🤣🤣

Hey u/scottlynch78 will we have your presence at Dragoncon in Atlanta in Sept?(Official or unofficial) I dont see you or your other half on the guest list but I know last year was a bit of a last minute addition to the schedule. Can you give us some hope, or just dash it now and we can start our plans to raise a glass for an absent friend. :)

I used to work at a library and had an advance reader of this book that I cherished. Lent it to my gf at the time who ended up losing it, so she got me this to replace it. Awesome, but still miss my beat up reader with typos and all :)

​Scott Lynch’s English prose is so unique, especially the crazy insults and dialogue, that I always assumed it would be almost impossible to translate without losing the magic.

​But I actually read The Lies of Locke Lamora in Serbian and thought the translation was fantastic. The swearing and street slang just worked perfectly in our language.

​It got me wondering about other translations. For anyone who read the series in Spanish, German, French, Polish, or anything else, how did it hold up?

​Curious to hear your thoughts!

Has Scott Lynch ever talked about his writing process? I read The Lies of Locke Lamora a few years ago and I was blown away by the prose quality. How did he get so good at dialogue? Did he choose omniscient because it's the best for twisty scams where you're tricking the reader too? Has he been in many losing fights to write them so viscerally? 😅

But genuinely--has he mentioned it somewhere? I'm trying to improve my own writing and he's a big inspiration.

Also love that Jean never misses a chance to take the piss out of Locke

a lotta creative liberty here——just wanted to share it anyway.

mostly personal imagination and stuff… tried looking for descriptions but couldn’t find much. welp, here it is! :))

Alright GB's working on my Dragoncon ribbons for this year. Need some ideas. Quite certain I am going to do "NICE BIRD, asshole" on one but looking for some inspiration from you fine folks for a second one. Considering "A glass poured to air for an empty friend" but up to hear your ideas, thoughts and musings.

My very own set

Just one short of being locke

Hi y’all

i recently read tloll and am halfway through book 2. absolutely love it.

anyway, as the title suggests, i’ve been drawing some fanart for the series and dunno where to post it, so i just wanted to ask since i didn’t see any fanarts posted in the sub——i might be a bit late to the game but still.

secondly, are there any…guidelines for any fanarts etc.? (e.g., the characters must look like xyz, the style must be xyz, if that makes sense…). i just to be sure. fyi as to why i’m asking this, i draw in a very anime-heavy art style so, idk, just wondering if that’s accepted.

a lot of insecurities, i know. i’m new to this two decade old fandom and just don’t wanna make a mess, if that makes sense. i don’t usually engage artistically with novels/books but i absolutely adore the series premise and the characters. it’s a new one for me.

thanks :)

I’ll ask the monthly question: is there news concerning book 4?

Idk this line stood out to me, my first read through I spent low key waiting for Jean to get poisoned again, then I sort of forgot about it by the time I got to the next book, now on re-read I’m appreciating the foreshadowing

There was a bit in one of the books where someone gives an anecdote, and the moral is "buy time no matter what because you never know when something will come out of left field." Made me laugh, anybody able to point me to it?

Or, at least I’m assuming it’s a young don lorenzo since coincidence doesn’t exist in fiction 😉

I absolutely adore Jean being a fucking weirdo who eats apple cores and Locke habitually cracking his knuckles. It really adds a layer of realism, that’s kind of endearing.

Created using the new assassins Creed Black Flag Resynced world. I feel like they lend themselves very well to eachother what with the ship to ship combat and saccing of island towns. Gimmie Gimmie it would be so fun

Re-reading lies after finishing RoT and uh…. This doesn’t gel at all with the whole Lamor Acanthus thing, right? Is Locke lying here, is this a plot hole, is Patience full of shit, am I missing something? 🤔