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Oct 20, 2010kwsmith rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
In this action-packed sequel to the Lies of Locke Lamora, Jean and Locke storm through a fascinatingly complex scheme of lies and double-crosses. Throughout the novel, Scott Lynch uses his keen mastery of dialogue to explore the unique relationship between Jean and Locke. Although I enjoyed reading this book, it falls far short of its potential when compared to the first book in the series. Has Scott Lynch lost his sense of pacing? The book's middle section, where Jean and Locke learn how to be pirates, drags too slowly. Even worse, the book's ending rushes too quickly, desparately attempting to neatly wrap-up the entire caper at a blistering pace. I also found many of the characters formulaic and the plot extremely unbelievable at times. Still, if you enjoyed the first book in the series, this one is certainly worth reading.