Scott Lynch has thoughtfully created a fascinating, original world. His talent to carry the story is natural. And the story is fast-paced, full of action, chicanery and tension. The characters are a colorful group of believable persons.
But what makes Lynch so exceptional as a writer is his way of weaving dialogue. The story is dialogue-oriented, and at least I enjoy it as it is. Oh, how thrilling it is to follow the conversations, especially between Locke and Jean, and Locke and Sabetha. They are juicy. They are hilarious.
The story of Locke Lamora was complex in the first place, and this third book made it even more complex. It is a fantasy book, but not very light or easy read, especially if you - like me - are not fluent in English. Anyway, definitely worth it.