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Name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss audible. Day one, is a heroic fantasy novel written by american author patrick rothfuss. I think this will also be a book that warrants a re read. Patrick rothfuss has 60 books on goodreads with 2316673 ratings. Kingkiller chronicle author patrick rothfuss says book 3 is. Pat started professional writing when he completed his graduate school where he studied a masters of arts in english literature. I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are allowed in.
His first novel, the name of the wind audiobook, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. If you use my affiliate link i get a small commission. Kingkiller chronicle author patrick rothfuss doesnt. Its not the fantasy trappings as wonderful as they are that make this novel so. The name of the wind is fantasy at its very best, and an astounding mustread title.
Rothfuss said his first draft was missing a third of the characters eventually introduced in the name of the wind, describing the original version as a book you would not have liked, because it. Mar 27, 2007 a highaction story written with a poets hand, the name of the wind is a masterpiece that will transport readers into the body and mind of a wizard. My name is kvothe, pronounced nearly the same as quothe. Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle audiobook. On a personal note, i never thought i would love any fantasy apart from harry potter and lotr. Book 1 by rothfuss, patrick from amazons fiction books store. This is a magnificent and wonderfullywritten epic fantasy novel. And so, as perfectionism dictates, i will list every single door that ive noticed.
Patrick rothfuss has real talent, and his tale of kvothe is deep and intricate and wondrous terry brooks this is a magnificent book anne mccaffrey the name of the wind has everything. Id been eyeing this book for a very long time, and i finally purchased it three days ago, and i finished it today. Linmanuel miranda hes bloody good, this rothfuss guy. Its not the fantasy trappings as wonderful as they are that make this novel so good, but what the author has to say about true, common things, about ambition. If you join me on twitch you may have seen me share a lovely tak board donated by aaron schmersal. Pat rothfuss, name of the wind he will finish the third book and it will be released when both the time and the book is right. In pat rothfusss sure hands, the reader will experience a journey to the very heights of fantasy.
The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant access. The series is called the kingkiller chronicles, yet we dont know which king kvothe. Patrick rothfusss most popular book is the name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle. The name of the wind mass market paperback april 1, 2008. The nook book ebook of the le cronache dellassassino del re. Naturally, i read book one, the name of the wind, and got hooked. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. Aug 17, 2018 i heard of the kingkiller chronicles from webcomic artist greg dean. I cant exactly put my finger on what i loved about the book so much, but i have come to a comparison that i like. The book is called the name of the wind, and it is written by a new author, patrick rothfuss. I just finished name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, dang was that a smooth read. I counted at least four instances of a character falling, hitting his head, blacking out, and waking up a few hours later to then be filled in about what happened.
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The name of the wind is a rare find these days, fit for lovers of fantasy and newcomers to the genre alike. Some passages were so beautiful that they have left an impression. The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1 kindle. I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are. This also had me a little worried, as i am becoming more and more wary of new authors.
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Because of the wait for the third book i have discovered two series that i now consider to be in my top favorites. Full of secrets and mysteries, the slow regard of silent things is the story of a broken girl trying to live in a broken world. When we announced patrick rothfuss the name of the windthe first part of his kingkiller chronicle trilogyas our july pick for wired book club, many of you escreamed some version of. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 9780575081406, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In these pages you will come to know kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragonslayer, the legendhunter, the lover, the thief and the infamous assassin. Im a great fan of fantasy but find some a bit too fluffy for my liking the name of the wind is not fluffy at all, its a marvellously written book composed by a true genius. The name of the wind, also called the kingkiller chronicle. His first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. But i read the name of the wind on the advice of a friend, and it was some of the best advice i ever took. The kingkiller chronicle author patrick rothfuss regrets. Kingkiller chronicle author patrick rothfuss says book 3. The eagerly awaited third book of the kingkiller chronicle.
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