I finished reading the Lies of Locke Lamora a couple of days back. It's a fantasy book with a unique take on fantasy. A rare commodity these days.
What sets it apart from other fantasy, in my opinion, is that there is a tension that exists between the reader and the protagonist. The protagonist is a rather loathsome character when it comes to his personality, but Lynch manages to portray him admirably. With the use of one awesome trick. If you don't support him, you are supporting the antagonist who is more loathsome yet.
In the style of The Count of Monte Cristo, Lynch manages to take the fantasy world to a whole new level as he plots his ultimate criminal justification fantasy work. It's like Monte Cristo, but the stakes are far higher now that magic is involved.
Anything can go.
In terms of prose, Lynch is fair, although he does tend to get long winded. He needs to get a little better at building up action scenes and at varying his pace.
In all, the books worth reading. Especially if you're a fantasy nut and want to see something different.
Enjoy!
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