Red Seas Under Red Skies
by Scott Lynch
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Author: Scott LynchEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-07-29
ISBN: 0553588958
Number of pages: 784
Publisher: Spectra
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Book Review: "Red Seas" Under "The Lies"
Summary: 4 Stars
The only problem with a masterpiece like "The Lies of Locke Lamora" is that you can never tell whether the sequel is going to be a worthy successor or not. In this case, the answer is 'sort of'. "Lies" succeeded because it worked on two levels. On the one hand, it was a daring caper flick (on paper) about a gang of thieves who manage to sucker-punch the idle rich against all odds. On the other hand, it was a literary exploration of young people crash against the harsh reality of their own world.
"Red Seas under Red Skies" has no ambitions for such two-tiered success. It only aspires to entertainment, and on that score it succeeds quite well. Those looking for a repeat of the original's depth will be disappointed, but those looking for an afteroon of high adventure will find it to be money well-spent.
Months after they fled from the burning remnant of their former lives, Locke and Jean have arrived at a new city and found a new target: the Sinspire, a six-story tower that houses the world's most prestigious casino. They begin working their way through the pockets of the wealthy clientele through elaborate cheating schemes. Unfortunately for them, someone in their past has locked onto their new location. Soon they get caught up in a massive conflict involving the Bondsmages, master criminals, and politicians.
What makes the novel so much fun is the expert plot devices and the manner of their delivery. Lynch knows exactly how to drop a bomb on the readers, with sentences that come out of nowhere to knock your socks off. Though "Red Seas" is even longer than "The Lies of Locke Lamora", the suspense never lags at any point in the 600 pages.
The other specialty is the details. Lynch seems to be an expert on anything, and he is not shy about pouring his heart into every scene. Various scenes in the novel explore everything from proper furniture-making technique to the identification of art forgeries. Do you think Lynch had to look any of that stuff up? I don't. "Red Seas Under Red Skies" is simply a pleasure, and I'm eagerly awaiting the next installment.
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