One of my greatest life accomplishments is the fact that I read Gentleman Bastards before I started watching Merphy. I don’t understand anyone who can spend even one second on this channel without canceling all their reading plans just to start this series.
It's not as talked about as it once was. People can be as understanding as they want, but a long wait between books will inevitably lead to a series falling out of the zeitgeist as it is overtaken by newer releases. It's still doing pretty well, but ten years ago it would have been all over BookTube all the time.
The first book is super good. The rest are kind of meh though, with the third being just... boring. So, my advice is to read the first and then leave it there
@@alb0zfinest The Last Unicorn, Discworld, The Book of the New Sun (debatable but I don't think it's that grim, fairly dark though), Wheel of Time, (Memory Sorrow and Thorn, I guess that's kind of dark), Tigana, The Night Circus, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, The Cycle of Arawn, The Dark Profit Saga. Stop being narrow minded, there's other books besides LotR.
It was like a thousand voices crying out in constipated anticipation, and then not being all that silent afterwards. Maybe that was what prompted me last week to check up on news out of the blue.
OK Merph! You have finally convinced me to start this series. I’ve always thought about starting it because of your love for the series, but now I’m going to commit to reading it this year!
As someone who dnf-ed the series and doesn't care at all, you've been the resident Locke Lamora person since the beginning of your fantasy journey so I'm excited on your behalf😂
Oh I'm glad I found someone who read and didn't like the books. I'm currently in the first book (have read a bit more than half of it as of yet) and I really really don't like the book, although everyone seems to love it. I think I'll finnish the first one to see if maybe the end makes up for it but I really don't get where all the excitement comes from. Would you mind explaining your reasons for dnf'ing the series? Because I kinda wanna see if I'm alone in my opinions, if I'm just weird about some stuff or if idk people just have weird taste? 😅
@sophiaaa504 the only bits of book one I enjoyed were the flashbacks with Chains and the gang, but that obviously doesn't exist after the first book anymore. The second book (I started and dropped it 3 times) is about gambling, and boats and sailing, I just found I didn't care at all about Locke & Jean, to then also have to put up with topics I personally find extremely dull. I am also in general not a fan of 'grey morality' because it usually just ends up being 'characters who happen to suck the least'.
@@jaziybabethere are about 20 sequels and books authors have been talking about for years on there, the new Patrick Rothfus and George RR Martin may never leave
I am keeping my expectations low based on a lifetime of experience with this type of things in literature. It avoids disappointment and yet nothing is better then having your expectations exceeded!
I feel that. I also have some other things on my TBR that I want to read more. As much as I want to read this series soon there’s too much other books that I also want to read soon
I will die on a hill arguing how authors who started their series and haven't finished them for whatever reason (Martin, Rothfuss, Lynch) do not owe us anything, let alone conclusion to those series. Would it be nice? Of course. Am I excited hearing there is a possibility? Naturally. I'm not following these authors closely, so to hear from you, Merph, how Scott is doing better in general makes me extremely pleased!
Yes because that’s actually the correct opinion. No decent person would actually think otherwise. I can also understand people who say it’s his job and he is breaking the contract but I disagree. They don’t own us anything. With Rothfuss and his charity and promises it’s more sketchy but I still can’t give him the benefit of doubt. This internet slander and bullying doesn’t help mental health at all.
honestly! i think it comes off as so entitled. this is completely my opinion but when people get really demanding or whatever about it it just feels like they’ve stopped actually viewing the author as an actual person and instead see them just as some content machine who *has* to put out another book right when they demand it otherwise why care about them i guess? like just because some authors can put out books/a series with steady regularity doesn’t mean every one will/can/is able to. it really gives zero understanding of having a life alongside what actually goes into making art like then why don’t you write a seven book series at least with no more than one-two years in between each book if it’s that easy?
Awesome! Let's hope we get a 4th installment. Honestly, I didn't care for Republic of Thieves all that much but the strength of the first 2 books still has me excited for new chapters
book three is definitely very mixed for a lot of people. I still love it, but it is my least fav of the three as well. That said, I will be waiting on the publisher's doorstep for book four!
Thank you for making this video! I love this series, but I’m not online like that so this is awesome to know!!! Also thank you for making me read this because it’s the best and one of my favorite series now. I still need to read the 3rd book and I’m excited for it and anything else that follows! I myself also suffer from a case of being completely imaginary. Ah, must be catching!
I'm currently finishing up my first read of The Republic of Thieves. This series has become a favorite after finally giving in to your recommendation. I've been reading slowly knowing book 4 isn't out yet 😂
Nice coverage and a cogent reminder that Lynch characterized the novellas as bridging material, which obviously puts them ahead of Emberlain on any release schedule. While it would be nice to get them all together, I suspect they'll come at least 6 months apart to "buy more time" for progress, whether it be drafting or editing, on Emberlain. Then maybe a collected edition and/or deluxe collected edition still to come before Emberlain.
I put this one on my TBR a while ago after hearing you talk about it but now I'm super keen to get to it... but also want to wait for the new cover... 😂
I love hearing you talk about this series! Your joy and love for it is just contagious. I fully support you in making videos about it as frequently as you like.
I had to look it up. I bought #3 exactly 8 years ago tomorrow. I feel about this series like you do and in that time I have managed to put my hopes and desires for the continuation of the series into a deep dark hole. UNTIL YOU WOKE IT UP, MERPHY! With Cinder Spires #2 out a few months ago it feels like some long dormant series are regaining momentum.
Okay Murph... now I have to go read it again, after I'm done with Harry for the 1000th time. I've caught up to you 😂I'll be fresh for the spoiler review for White Night!
I just watched the livestream about the first book and I thought I would answer your question. My favorite scene from Lies is the one I paraphrased in my earlier comment. When Locke is showing off their disguises and talking about how they are entirely fictional. He introduces Jean to them and says “he too suffers from a slight case of being imaginary” and Calo responds “merciful gods, it must be catching.” It so perfectly introduces Locke as a thespian, if you will, and just the ridiculousness of these characters. I literally have a picture in my phone of this scene in my phone to show people when talking about this book because it so perfectly encapsulates the humor I love so much.
I take credit for this. I dnf book 2 and I just picked it up again and started from the beginning and all of the sudden there's this news???? Coincidence I think not
I really enjoy hearing you talk about this series. You had me intery in one of your other videos but just your short talk up in this one had me putting it on my "Tax check gift.". I use it for savings or needs BUT I let my daughter chose 2-3 books and I get me the same...well I just put them in my cart for my splurge 😊.
An author playfully trolling his fans rage-nerding about his work is one of the best things that can happen. "Wait till you see what I did to the characters" is the perfect reply to a fan overdramatizing your work
My libby hold finally came through for the audiobook of The Lies of Locke Lemora and I started it today. I'm struggling a lot getting into it at the beginning, but I'm trying to give it some time. Sometimes that happens and then I love the book by the end... I'm hoping that's the case this time.
Yes!!! This story has a LOT of room to breathe. Give yourself a few chapters to get to know the characters. I listened to them on audio and had a really good experience 😊
@@coleconrad2543 one of the guys in the livestream she referenced made the comment that there were many elements he didn’t care for the first time (Father Chains for example) but appreciated much more on reread. I agree and think these books just get better the more you read them and are able to get a better grasp of the world and the different timelines
@@elisabethprice4697 for sure :) I’m a really slow reader and sometimes I can get lost in the middle of long, dense books like this and I’ve found it works really well for me to listen first and if I really like it I’ll go back and read it again physically. That way I have a general idea of what’s happening and can slow down and pay more attention to details. I did that with The Goldfinch as well. Idk what kind of reader you are, but I found with character driven stories that meander listening to it helps me stay focused and in the story
@@jaziybabe I like to listen to audio books because they are faster for me to read and I can listen to them at my work so sometimes I can listen to one in a day. I prefer physical reading but lately have been listening to a lot of audio books because they're just faster!
I completely agree with the wait. I'd rather wait and get quality. I waited nearly three years for Clare's newest series after the pandemic pushed it back. People, they don't owe us anything. And I'm nervous and happy bc now I have a reason to pick the first book up again. I started it and got far into it but then never got to finish it. Now I have a big reason to. Thanks!
I haven’t read book three yet and now I’m a little nervous to after hearing it has a big cliffhanger when we don’t know when the next installment will drop 😬
@@cheyennemoore8380 yep! This series is definitely for character driven readers that are ok with a slow pace and build. There is also a lot of good plot though once you get through it!
I’ve been waiting to read this… would it feel complete if book four never came out or would it be like rothfuss which needs the next book? (Essentially, are they more standalone adventures?)
Had The Eyes of Locke Lamora audiobook for a long time. Never got to it. Now that I'm listening more, I'm trying to figure out when to listen to it. Didn't even know it was part of a series for a while either.
I love this series and can't wait to read the rest of it if it's ever finished. Those complaining about novellas probably don't understand the writing process. It's likely those were originally written to be part of the next book, but either Scott or his editor decided they didn't belong. So it indicates progress on the book, and is positive in that it indicates the material, in spite of not making it into the novel, was still good enough to publish.
I read the first book on Merphy’s recommendation, and it still breaks my brain that her favorite series is the Most egregious over -abuser of the Unword in anything I have read. In fact, I’m 100% certain is the cause of her disdain for it.
This one has been on my tbr since 2013/15 I think. I hesitate to start on a series with slow writers. I see it has 4 more books planned for a expected 7 books series which tells me to wait until book 5 at least.
This series is on my TBR for this year, because of your hype for it on this channel. I didn't even realize there was supposed to be an upcoming fourth book though. Does this series have a set number of books planned in it, with book four being the next installment, or is it more of an open, ongoing series that Lynch adds to whenever he feels there's something new to add?
For those folks considering getting into or rereading this series. The audio books for this series are narrated by Michael Page, an amazing voice actor and reader. His narration coupled with Lynch's prose is INSANELY good. His readings of Father Chains and the Thief Maker will have you howling with laughter.
Gosh I bought the box set in 2016 and I was like I'll read it close to whenever book 4 releases. IT'S BEEN 8 YEARS and I haven't still lol. I know I'm going to love it. I usually check like twice a year to know if there's any update. I'm so excited, and I still haven't even read the first three books lol
Your excitement is contageous! I have seen the cover of Book 1 [your left hand] many times and it always catches my eye...but still not read it. So there is now 83% chance of me reading it because of this new blue cover! I am in a mood for books in blue so I am looking for editions of some titel. [Like waiting 4 weeks for The Goblin Emperor copy in BLUE...yes, I have read the book already🤩]. One question: Has the book 1 semi finished ending or is really a CLIFFhanger?
i’m not crazy about the new edition cover tbh and i just hope if this version continues for the other books it won’t completely replace the mass market editions because i do really like them and for as much as i love this series i do not want to buy it all over again lol. and i completely agree with waiting however long it takes if that means what is released is as good as the author wants it to be. though any news is always exciting even if anything concrete is still some time away.
I haven’t decided yet if I’m interested in reading this series. But if I do and I have to wait, who cares. I don’t get the anger around books taking a while to come out. Most of these books don’t sell enough that the author doesn’t need a day job. So if they are going to do right by their story, it’s going to take several years. Especially when you throw life into the mix. We all know how life likes to mess up our plans. Maybe my mellow view is because I started reading series in the early 90s that I am still not finished. My favourite series (Wars of Light and Shadow) is one I started reading when I was 15 and I will finish it this year at 46. I’m happy the author took her time with each volume and made a brilliant story. I’m almost sorry to see it end! And there are other series I had to wait years for the next instalment. No worries if you’ve forgotten everything by the time the next one comes out - it’s a great excuse to reread the earlier books
Great news. I read the first one way back when it was originally published then picked up book two upon release. Book three took a while to come out then I finally read it , it was okay but not as good as one and two but I still want more of these characters. I recommend the series to anyone that will listen lol.
My favorite thing in all 3 books, is when Locke screws over that hotel worker. Just completely ruins his life. I know that sounds bad, but it's so damn funny.
Greatest series ever!! I got my hopes up last year when he announced the novellas, but nothing since. Until this week! Trying to stay calm until there is an official announcement
What's this? ANOTHER excuse to talk about The Lies of Locke Lamora? *Gasp!*
lol let's goooooooo
Sorrt Merphy but where is the ONE PIECE discussion video again???
One piece mentioned RRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH@@notrixamoris3318
Mooooore Locke Lamora!
Like you need excuses to gush about Locke and Jean hahahahaha
Stop! You make me want to drop everything and re-read this series right now!
One of my greatest life accomplishments is the fact that I read Gentleman Bastards before I started watching Merphy. I don’t understand anyone who can spend even one second on this channel without canceling all their reading plans just to start this series.
Your short synopsis did more to make me want to try them than anything else 😆
YOUR
I've never heard of Gentleman Bastards. I just clicked out of curiosity based on the title when the algorithm threw this into my recommendations.
I don't care about this series at all but always enjoy seeing you talk about it. There's no substitute for genuine enthusiasm.
I’d only vaguely heard of this series before this video, but your enthusiasm has got me excited to read it one day.
It's not as talked about as it once was. People can be as understanding as they want, but a long wait between books will inevitably lead to a series falling out of the zeitgeist as it is overtaken by newer releases. It's still doing pretty well, but ten years ago it would have been all over BookTube all the time.
The first book is super good. The rest are kind of meh though, with the third being just... boring. So, my advice is to read the first and then leave it there
not gonna lie, Locke Lamora has been on my TBR for too long at this point. That new cover though.... it may convince me to finally pick it up
I see what you did there
I just wish the well written fantasy wasn't all grim-dark. The only well written non-grim dark fantasy is Lotr.
@@alb0zfinest The Last Unicorn, Discworld, The Book of the New Sun (debatable but I don't think it's that grim, fairly dark though), Wheel of Time, (Memory Sorrow and Thorn, I guess that's kind of dark), Tigana, The Night Circus, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, The Cycle of Arawn, The Dark Profit Saga. Stop being narrow minded, there's other books besides LotR.
I can't recommend the book enough. It's vibrant and color and gritty and grey and it's splendor is outmatched only by filth.
Your enthusiasm is contagious. Thank you very much. 👏😊
As someone who has not read Locke Lamora, I am just glad yall are happy
It was like a thousand voices crying out in constipated anticipation, and then not being all that silent afterwards. Maybe that was what prompted me last week to check up on news out of the blue.
YESS those novellas were so hype when they were announced, thank you for making this update! I would’ve missed it otherwise
OK Merph! You have finally convinced me to start this series. I’ve always thought about starting it because of your love for the series, but now I’m going to commit to reading it this year!
Another amazing book review with Merphy Napier ❤❤❤
I just read the first book based on your recommendation in one of your videos. It was INCREDIBLE.
I'm glad you will be getting new books in your favourite book series.
I read Lies of Locke Lamora because of you, and Gentleman Bastards is now my favourite series so... loving this update haha
As someone who dnf-ed the series and doesn't care at all, you've been the resident Locke Lamora person since the beginning of your fantasy journey so I'm excited on your behalf😂
Oh I'm glad I found someone who read and didn't like the books. I'm currently in the first book (have read a bit more than half of it as of yet) and I really really don't like the book, although everyone seems to love it. I think I'll finnish the first one to see if maybe the end makes up for it but I really don't get where all the excitement comes from. Would you mind explaining your reasons for dnf'ing the series? Because I kinda wanna see if I'm alone in my opinions, if I'm just weird about some stuff or if idk people just have weird taste? 😅
@sophiaaa504 the only bits of book one I enjoyed were the flashbacks with Chains and the gang, but that obviously doesn't exist after the first book anymore. The second book (I started and dropped it 3 times) is about gambling, and boats and sailing, I just found I didn't care at all about Locke & Jean, to then also have to put up with topics I personally find extremely dull.
I am also in general not a fan of 'grey morality' because it usually just ends up being 'characters who happen to suck the least'.
I’m here with you! I’m good with anything Scott Lynch can give us.
"Calm down"? That has never worked in the history of everything :D
Maybe the 4th book will finally make it out of my mythical shelf on goodreads 🎉
Mythical shelf 😂😂
@@jaziybabethere are about 20 sequels and books authors have been talking about for years on there, the new Patrick Rothfus and George RR Martin may never leave
@@danielleoliver1734 😢
oh heck yeah, i love the Gentleman bastards series
We all need a Jean Tannen in our lives 🥲
I'm reasonably excited for whatever is coming, but I'm not going to hold my breath.
Your enthusiasm for this has gotten me to pick up the book.
It was your personal excitement that made me first pick up the series, and I have never questioned your judgement in the years since.
His short stories are also some of my favorite short stories! They are so inventive and pack so much great things into such a small package!
Thank you for avoiding spoilers 😊
I am keeping my expectations low based on a lifetime of experience with this type of things in literature. It avoids disappointment and yet nothing is better then having your expectations exceeded!
As much as I’ve heard you gush about this series I need to move it up in my TBR
I feel that. I also have some other things on my TBR that I want to read more. As much as I want to read this series soon there’s too much other books that I also want to read soon
Ready to tune into every single update from here until book release 👍
This series is not for me but I like how excited you get :)
I was wondering when this video was going to be made. Surprised it took you so long Merphy :)
Listening to LoLL has allowed me to access more Merphy rambling than the playtime of the actual book. XD
I will die on a hill arguing how authors who started their series and haven't finished them for whatever reason (Martin, Rothfuss, Lynch) do not owe us anything, let alone conclusion to those series. Would it be nice? Of course. Am I excited hearing there is a possibility? Naturally. I'm not following these authors closely, so to hear from you, Merph, how Scott is doing better in general makes me extremely pleased!
Yes because that’s actually the correct opinion. No decent person would actually think otherwise. I can also understand people who say it’s his job and he is breaking the contract but I disagree. They don’t own us anything.
With Rothfuss and his charity and promises it’s more sketchy but I still can’t give him the benefit of doubt. This internet slander and bullying doesn’t help mental health at all.
honestly! i think it comes off as so entitled. this is completely my opinion but when people get really demanding or whatever about it it just feels like they’ve stopped actually viewing the author as an actual person and instead see them just as some content machine who *has* to put out another book right when they demand it otherwise why care about them i guess? like just because some authors can put out books/a series with steady regularity doesn’t mean every one will/can/is able to. it really gives zero understanding of having a life alongside what actually goes into making art like then why don’t you write a seven book series at least with no more than one-two years in between each book if it’s that easy?
Rothfuss actually promised to release part of his new book as a charity goal and then flaked on it though, so that's kind of a different story
The day I see Merphy reading the Thorn of Emberlain, will be a happy day for me.
I’m chiefly a Dresden Phile, but I’m about halfway through Republic of Thieves and I’m deeply enjoying it, so I’m taking this as good news.
Awesome! Let's hope we get a 4th installment. Honestly, I didn't care for Republic of Thieves all that much but the strength of the first 2 books still has me excited for new chapters
book three is definitely very mixed for a lot of people. I still love it, but it is my least fav of the three as well. That said, I will be waiting on the publisher's doorstep for book four!
Thank you for this video. You are the one that got me to read this series. I'm on the last book now can't wait for the other novella to come out.❤
Same! I’m so thankful she introduced me to what has now become one of my favorite series. (And by introduced I do mean screamed at into submission 😂)
Thank you for making this video! I love this series, but I’m not online like that so this is awesome to know!!! Also thank you for making me read this because it’s the best and one of my favorite series now. I still need to read the 3rd book and I’m excited for it and anything else that follows!
I myself also suffer from a case of being completely imaginary. Ah, must be catching!
I'm currently finishing up my first read of The Republic of Thieves. This series has become a favorite after finally giving in to your recommendation. I've been reading slowly knowing book 4 isn't out yet 😂
THE MORE YOU KNOW!
* rainbow appears from left to right across the screen *
That new cover is so pretty, but dare I say, it's so similar to The book that broke the world by Mark Lawrence.... or is that just me?
Nice coverage and a cogent reminder that Lynch characterized the novellas as bridging material, which obviously puts them ahead of Emberlain on any release schedule. While it would be nice to get them all together, I suspect they'll come at least 6 months apart to "buy more time" for progress, whether it be drafting or editing, on Emberlain. Then maybe a collected edition and/or deluxe collected edition still to come before Emberlain.
Let me just get my resident box of tissue ready for this next entry into the series......
I put this one on my TBR a while ago after hearing you talk about it but now I'm super keen to get to it... but also want to wait for the new cover... 😂
The Broken Binding is making a set, too! It’s gonna be great
I love hearing you talk about this series! Your joy and love for it is just contagious. I fully support you in making videos about it as frequently as you like.
I had to look it up. I bought #3 exactly 8 years ago tomorrow. I feel about this series like you do and in that time I have managed to put my hopes and desires for the continuation of the series into a deep dark hole. UNTIL YOU WOKE IT UP, MERPHY! With Cinder Spires #2 out a few months ago it feels like some long dormant series are regaining momentum.
That book cover reminds me a lot about the book that wouldn't burn cover or its sequel
I have just been blowing through these books, finally, on your recommendation (lets be honest, recommendations, tons of them
I've never encountered a lifelong friendship written better than Jean and Locke.
Okay Murph... now I have to go read it again, after I'm done with Harry for the 1000th time. I've caught up to you 😂I'll be fresh for the spoiler review for White Night!
NGL tuned into this just because I wanted to hear someone talk about the Gentlemen Bastards
I once was recommended Book 1, guess it's time for me to take a deeper look into it 😄
DO iT
Gentleman Bastards is probably my second favorite series out there. After Malazan
YES!
Also, I want that new cover
I just watched the livestream about the first book and I thought I would answer your question. My favorite scene from Lies is the one I paraphrased in my earlier comment. When Locke is showing off their disguises and talking about how they are entirely fictional. He introduces Jean to them and says “he too suffers from a slight case of being imaginary” and Calo responds “merciful gods, it must be catching.” It so perfectly introduces Locke as a thespian, if you will, and just the ridiculousness of these characters. I literally have a picture in my phone of this scene in my phone to show people when talking about this book because it so perfectly encapsulates the humor I love so much.
I take credit for this. I dnf book 2 and I just picked it up again and started from the beginning and all of the sudden there's this news???? Coincidence I think not
Does anyone else want to see him make a big announcement on April 1st and then watch everyone try to decipher whether it's a joke or not? :D
I really enjoy hearing you talk about this series. You had me intery in one of your other videos but just your short talk up in this one had me putting it on my "Tax check gift.". I use it for savings or needs BUT I let my daughter chose 2-3 books and I get me the same...well I just put them in my cart for my splurge 😊.
An author playfully trolling his fans rage-nerding about his work is one of the best things that can happen. "Wait till you see what I did to the characters" is the perfect reply to a fan overdramatizing your work
My libby hold finally came through for the audiobook of The Lies of Locke Lemora and I started it today. I'm struggling a lot getting into it at the beginning, but I'm trying to give it some time. Sometimes that happens and then I love the book by the end... I'm hoping that's the case this time.
Yes!!! This story has a LOT of room to breathe. Give yourself a few chapters to get to know the characters. I listened to them on audio and had a really good experience 😊
Same experience here! I was kind of meh on it until about 40% of the way through and really liked it after that
@@coleconrad2543 one of the guys in the livestream she referenced made the comment that there were many elements he didn’t care for the first time (Father Chains for example) but appreciated much more on reread. I agree and think these books just get better the more you read them and are able to get a better grasp of the world and the different timelines
I have yet to read this series but it is on my list… I do own book one but don’t currently have access to the other two!
I highly recommend the audiobook if you are and audiobook listener and have access to it!!
@@jaziybabe ill need to get the audio thanks!
@@elisabethprice4697 for sure :) I’m a really slow reader and sometimes I can get lost in the middle of long, dense books like this and I’ve found it works really well for me to listen first and if I really like it I’ll go back and read it again physically. That way I have a general idea of what’s happening and can slow down and pay more attention to details. I did that with The Goldfinch as well. Idk what kind of reader you are, but I found with character driven stories that meander listening to it helps me stay focused and in the story
@@jaziybabe I like to listen to audio books because they are faster for me to read and I can listen to them at my work so sometimes I can listen to one in a day. I prefer physical reading but lately have been listening to a lot of audio books because they're just faster!
No, I clicked for the rant I'm sure I'll see
It’s only a GOOD reason to talk about this book series!!! 👀
I completely agree with the wait. I'd rather wait and get quality. I waited nearly three years for Clare's newest series after the pandemic pushed it back. People, they don't owe us anything. And I'm nervous and happy bc now I have a reason to pick the first book up again. I started it and got far into it but then never got to finish it. Now I have a big reason to. Thanks!
I haven’t read book three yet and now I’m a little nervous to after hearing it has a big cliffhanger when we don’t know when the next installment will drop 😬
Ikr. Idk tbh but I'm really loving the first book. I love the main characters so much. Merphy is right about them and I love that. @@jaziybabe
@@cheyennemoore8380 yep! This series is definitely for character driven readers that are ok with a slow pace and build. There is also a lot of good plot though once you get through it!
I clicked on this video as I am a fan of Merphy
The Thorn of Emberlain is coming out on April 15th, 2025. it is listed on Indigo - Chapters website up here in Canada.
I would assume that's just a placeholder date at this point.
Is that a shot fired at Sanderson for publishing books so much?
I’ve been waiting to read this… would it feel complete if book four never came out or would it be like rothfuss which needs the next book? (Essentially, are they more standalone adventures?)
I tried to read Lock Lamora, based off your videos actually. I liked the part of the story I managed to read, but I do not do well with flashbacks.
Had The Eyes of Locke Lamora audiobook for a long time. Never got to it. Now that I'm listening more, I'm trying to figure out when to listen to it. Didn't even know it was part of a series for a while either.
Now I know the definition of giddy!
I love this series and can't wait to read the rest of it if it's ever finished. Those complaining about novellas probably don't understand the writing process. It's likely those were originally written to be part of the next book, but either Scott or his editor decided they didn't belong. So it indicates progress on the book, and is positive in that it indicates the material, in spite of not making it into the novel, was still good enough to publish.
I really enjoy this series. I picked it up per your recommendation 🎉
Yaaaayyy! I’ve already read book one and even im excited!
I read the first book on Merphy’s recommendation, and it still breaks my brain that her favorite series is the Most egregious over -abuser of the Unword in anything I have read. In fact, I’m 100% certain is the cause of her disdain for it.
Some rumblings...some undulations perchance?
Alright, you convinced me. I'm reading it.
Follow up after finishing it: It was delightful!
As a Kingkiller Chronicle fan, I vibe.
This one has been on my tbr since 2013/15 I think. I hesitate to start on a series with slow writers. I see it has 4 more books planned for a expected 7 books series which tells me to wait until book 5 at least.
This series is on my TBR for this year, because of your hype for it on this channel. I didn't even realize there was supposed to be an upcoming fourth book though. Does this series have a set number of books planned in it, with book four being the next installment, or is it more of an open, ongoing series that Lynch adds to whenever he feels there's something new to add?
For those folks considering getting into or rereading this series. The audio books for this series are narrated by Michael Page, an amazing voice actor and reader. His narration coupled with Lynch's prose is INSANELY good. His readings of Father Chains and the Thief Maker will have you howling with laughter.
While you shouldn't demand things from authors, there's nothing wrong with being super hyped over rumors/news.
Maybe it's a good time to start this series. 😍
Oh, yeah I have forget that there are sequels for the Lies of Locke Lamora. I should get to them.
Gosh I bought the box set in 2016 and I was like I'll read it close to whenever book 4 releases. IT'S BEEN 8 YEARS and I haven't still lol. I know I'm going to love it. I usually check like twice a year to know if there's any update. I'm so excited, and I still haven't even read the first three books lol
Yes. You got me into Locke Lamora.
I’d love to check it out.
Your excitement is contageous!
I have seen the cover of Book 1 [your left hand] many times and it always catches my eye...but still not read it.
So there is now 83% chance of me reading it because of this new blue cover! I am in a mood for books in blue so I am looking for editions of some titel. [Like waiting 4 weeks for The Goblin Emperor copy in BLUE...yes, I have read the book already🤩].
One question: Has the book 1 semi finished ending or is really a CLIFFhanger?
I still need to read book one It's sitting on my shelf right next to me. lol.
i’m not crazy about the new edition cover tbh and i just hope if this version continues for the other books it won’t completely replace the mass market editions because i do really like them and for as much as i love this series i do not want to buy it all over again lol.
and i completely agree with waiting however long it takes if that means what is released is as good as the author wants it to be. though any news is always exciting even if anything concrete is still some time away.
I haven’t decided yet if I’m interested in reading this series. But if I do and I have to wait, who cares. I don’t get the anger around books taking a while to come out. Most of these books don’t sell enough that the author doesn’t need a day job. So if they are going to do right by their story, it’s going to take several years. Especially when you throw life into the mix. We all know how life likes to mess up our plans.
Maybe my mellow view is because I started reading series in the early 90s that I am still not finished. My favourite series (Wars of Light and Shadow) is one I started reading when I was 15 and I will finish it this year at 46. I’m happy the author took her time with each volume and made a brilliant story. I’m almost sorry to see it end!
And there are other series I had to wait years for the next instalment. No worries if you’ve forgotten everything by the time the next one comes out - it’s a great excuse to reread the earlier books
So exciting! Can't cool it! 🔥😁
While waiting, I suggest Sebastien de Castell series, those are great :D
great books. Not touching them or getting stoked again until the series is finished though.....
I just finished all 3 last year, but I already miss Phineas and Ferb (Calo and Galdo)! I guess it’s time to reread book 1.
Great news. I read the first one way back when it was originally published then picked up book two upon release. Book three took a while to come out then I finally read it , it was okay but not as good as one and two but I still want more of these characters. I recommend the series to anyone that will listen lol.
My favorite thing in all 3 books, is when Locke screws over that hotel worker. Just completely ruins his life. I know that sounds bad, but it's so damn funny.
My favorite is the chair con and the troupe.
Greatest series ever!! I got my hopes up last year when he announced the novellas, but nothing since. Until this week! Trying to stay calm until there is an official announcement
You have shitty tastes.
ASOIAF fans: First time?
I kid, behind tears. This feels like where we were at in 2018 with Winds of Winter. Hopefully your luck is better (swifter).