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The Republic of Thieves - Gentleman Bastard Sequence (Paperback)

The Republic of Thieves - Gentleman Bastard Sequence (Paperback)

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Our take on the The Republic of Thieves - Gentleman Bastard Sequence (Paperback)

The Republic of Thieves is the third novel in Scott Lynch's Gentleman Bastard Sequence, following The Lies of Locke Lamora and Red Seas Under Red Skies. It splits between a present-day election con in Karthain, where Locke and Jean rig a vote between two factions of Bondsmagi, and a flashback to the teenage gang's first big job in Camorr. Readers who liked the first book's scheming and banter tend to rate it above the second; those who wanted the darker, tighter plot of the debut find the political campaign thread slower. It is a paperback from Del Rey, so it matches the earlier volumes on the shelf.

Best forFans of the first two Gentleman Bastard booksReaders who like heist and con-artist fantasyPeople who enjoy witty dialogue and ensemble castsCompletists building the series in paperback
Pros
  • Brings back the flashback structure and Camorr gang from the first book
  • Locke and Jean's partnership carries the story
  • Sabetha finally appears as a full character
  • Ends on a cliffhanger that sets up the next volume
Cons
  • The Karthain election plot moves slowly for some readers
  • Timeline jumps between past and present can be jarring
  • The ending leaves major threads unresolved
  • Less of the tight heist momentum of The Lies of Locke Lamora

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The Republic of Thieves - Gentleman Bastard Sequence (Paperback) price history

Lowest price we've seen: $18.06 on Nov 9 at Target. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Reviewers generally place it above Red Seas Under Red Skies and close to the debut, praising the return of the Camorr flashbacks and the introduction of Sabetha. Complaints centre on the election storyline dragging and the split timeline slowing the pace.

What people mention
  • PacingMixedReaders find the present-day election plot slower than the flashback chapters.
  • FlashbacksPraisedThe return to the young Camorr gang is the part most readers single out.
  • SabethaPraisedHer arrival as Locke's equal is widely called a highlight.
  • EndingCriticisedThe cliffhanger leaves key questions open and annoys some readers.
  • Series orderMixedReaders say it works best after the first two books, not as a standalone.

From Target

  • Paperback edition of The Republic of Thieves by Scott Lynch
  • Part of the Gentleman Bastard Sequence series
  • Published by Del Rey Books
  • Available for pickup, delivery, or shipping
  • Eligible for registries and wish lists

About the The Republic of Thieves - Gentleman Bastard Sequence (Paperback)

The Republic of Thieves is a book by Scott Lynch. It is part of the Gentleman Bastard Sequence series. This edition is a paperback published by Del Rey Books and is written in English.

Author
Scott Lynch
Series
Gentleman Bastard Sequence
Publisher
Del Rey Books
Format
Paperback
Language
English

Specifications

Format
PaperbackSource
Language
EnglishSource

Questions and answers

Do I need to read the first two books before this one?
Yes. It continues Locke and Jean's story and assumes you know the events of The Lies of Locke Lamora and Red Seas Under Red Skies. Starting here spoils major twists from both.
Is this the last book in the series?
No. It is the third of a planned seven, and it ends on a cliffhanger that leads into The Thorn of Emberlain. That fourth book has had a long, delayed publication history.
How does it compare with The Lies of Locke Lamora?
It brings back the flashback structure and the Camorr crew that made the first book popular. Most readers still rank the debut higher for its tighter heist plot.
Is this a standalone story?
No. The election con wraps up, but the Locke-Sabetha relationship and the Bondsmagi conflict carry across books.
What format is this edition?
It is the Del Rey paperback in English, matching the mass-market editions of the earlier books. The series is also available in hardcover, ebook and audiobook.
Where is the The Republic of Thieves - Gentleman Bastard Sequence (Paperback) cheapest?
At Target, for $18.06, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the The Republic of Thieves - Gentleman Bastard Sequence (Paperback)?
2 stores we checked sell it, including Target, Booksamillion.

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