The Lies of Locke Lamora

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Prologue-Part 1, Chapter 3

Part 1, Interlude 3-Part 2, Chapter 5

Part 2, Interludes 5-8

Part 3, Chapter 9-Part 3, Interlude 11

Part 4, Chapter 12-Epilogue

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Essay Topics

What is the role of the city of Camorr in The Lies of Locke Lamora, and how do its descriptions affect the reading?

Why does Lynch establish a secret thirteenth god for thieves? How does this addition influence the Gentlemen Bastards?

How do the Gentlemen Bastards protect each other, and in what ways? What role does Locke play within the Bastards, and how does this role evolve over time? How do the Gentlemen Bastards connect to the novel’s theme of found family? Use specific examples from the text to explain your answer.