While i personally didnt buy into the hype that doesnt mean i wouldnt finish the trilogy, at this point at least, because there are very engaging scenes that rothfuss writes that make the. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of. The name of the wind, also called the kingkiller chronicle. Now in the wise mans fear, day two of the kingkiller chronicle, kvothe takes his first steps on the path of the hero and learns how difficult life can be when a man becomes a legend in his own time. Full of music, magic, love, and loss, patrick rothfusss vivid and engaging debut fantasy knocked our socks off. Apr 01, 2008 the name of the wind mass market paperback april 1, 2008. The riveting firstperson narrative of a young man who grows to be the most notorious magician his world has ever seen. His first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year.
The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss about a book. I resisted when people talked about how great it was. Martin to robert jordan, to create a thrilling and intricately spun story that will leave you breathless. A very indepth analysis of the first two books of the kingkiller chronicles by patrick rothfuss, encompassing the name of the wind and the wise mans fear. Nov 06, 2017 patrick rothfuss the name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1 clip2. Patrick rothfuss has created a masterpiece in literature with his pen and it has been given voice by nick podehls narration. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, followed by the wise mans fear. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the name of the wind. The name of the wind audiobook the kingkiller chronicle 1. A night at the bar lends itself to storytelling, and rupert degas incredible reading brings each character to life. Patrick rothfuss the name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1 clip3. Rothfuss also notes that the name of the wind underwent such a radical reworking over the course of those 15 years that main story threads vital to the novel, such as auri, devi, and the mystery.
Jun 10, 2012 get name of the wind by patrick rothfuss audiobook free published on june 10, 2012 by richard last week i was blog hopping and i got into a conversation with erin over at write right about my recommended summer reading. Patrick rothfuss the name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle. I dont just mean the prose, but the storys voice and setting too. The name of the wind audiobook patrick rothfuss audible. The name of the wind ebook written by patrick rothfuss. Apr 01, 2008 the riveting firstperson narrative of a young man who grows to be the most notorious magician his world has ever seen. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss overdrive. Author patrick rothfuss teaches english at the university of wisconsinstevens point, and he describes himself in self. Last month may 26, patrick rothfuss revealed that a tenthanniversary edition of the name of the wind would be coming out later this year.
Last year i read two books with wind in their title the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss and the shadow of the wind by carlos ruiz zafon. Patrick rothfuss the name of the wind the kingkiller. While its not the third book in the kingkiller chronicle series, and we certainly dont expect it to be, as great books take time and the first two books in the series have tremendous reread value in fact, i am in the process of rereading the wise. While its not the third book in the kingkiller chronicle series, and we certainly dont expect it to be, as great books take time and the first two books in the series have tremendous reread value in fact, i am in the process of re. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial.
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