scott lynch

August 12, 2020 by achrilock

“Presumably, if enough lives were fed to the garden every blossom and every wall would someday turn a rich, rusty red. Some rumors had it that the garden merely drank what was spilled upon it; others claimed that the roses would actually draw blood forth from a wound, and could drain a man white from any cut, no matter how small.”
— Scott Lynch, ‘The Lies of Locke Lamora’

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August 4, 2020 by achrilock

“‘Some people play handball,’ said Patience, smiling. ‘Some people play Catch-the-Duke. This is our sport. The election diverts much of the frustration our factions come to feel for one another, and brings prestige to the side that backs the winner. It’s become a highly anticipated tradition.’
‘I’ve imagined you people must run the show in Karthain,’ said Locke. ‘I just never would have suspected this. What a joke on all the poor saps lining up to vote every five years.’”
— Scott Lynch, ‘The Republic of Thieves’

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August 3, 2020 by achrilock

“There are two major factions among my people. Two major parties in Karthani politics. We battle by proxy. Each side is allowed to choose agents. Enterprising individuals, never magi. We set them loose to fight on our behalf. In the past we’ve favored orators, political organizers, demagogues.”
— Scott Lynch, ‘The Republic of Thieves’

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July 29, 2020 by achrilock

“‘Not cringe, Majesty, never cringe. But attend, for here’s a sickness that’s catching. Word I have of gatherings in great numbers, of boldness unbecoming, of deliberate contempt for your imperial throne.’”
— Scott Lynch, ‘The Republic of Thieves’

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July 20, 2020 by achrilock

“Thieves prosper, thought Locke. The rich remember.”
— Scott Lynch, ‘Red Seas Under Red Skies’

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https://achrilock.com/2020/07/20/1721/

July 18, 2020 by achrilock

“I just want you boys to remember that we’re the gods-damned sharks.”
— Scott Lynch, ‘The Lies of Locke Lamora’

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June 30, 2020 by achrilock

“‘NICE BIRD, asshole,’ said Locke.”
— Scott Lynch, ‘The Lies of Locke Lamora’

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June 21, 2020 by achrilock

“At that, the Gray King became truly desperate, and his blows fell like rain, but Locke was heedless of them, laughing the wet braying laugh of utter madness.”
— Scott Lynch, ‘The Lies of Locke Lamora’

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June 20, 2020 by achrilock

“‘Shit,’ said the waiter. ‘Usually, we have some spare togs lying around ... black coats and a few aprons. We could fix you up with those, but it’s laundry day. There’s nothing in the whole place.’”
— Scott Lynch, ‘The Lies of Locke Lamora’

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June 18, 2020 by achrilock

“Tal Verrar will never be strong so long as its fate is vouchsafed by those who would squeeze gold from it like milk from a cow, then flee for the horizons at the first sign of danger.”
— Scott Lynch, ‘Red Seas Under Red Skies’

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June 18, 2020 by achrilock

“‘Maxilan, darling.’ Locke raised one eyebrow and smiled. ‘I knew you were driven, but I had no idea you could smolder.’”
— Scott Lynch, ‘Red Seas Under Red Skies’

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June 15, 2020 by achrilock

“‘Hold it!’ Locke cried, waving both of his hands. ‘I know what this looks like, but you’ve got the wrong idea, friend.’ He pointed at the petrified woman clinging to the hanging bed. ‘She came before we came!’”
— Scott Lynch, ‘The Lies of Locke Lamora’

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June 4, 2020 by achrilock

“Stragos never finished his sentence, since the Eye sergeant suddenly drew back his sword arm and slammed the hilt of the weapon into the archon’s face.”
— Scott Lynch, ‘Red Seas Under Red Skies’

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