The name of the wind is an incredible novel and patrick rothfuss spins a believable, plausible story rich with character and depth, priceless and one of my all time favourite novels. The name of the wind is the first book in the kingkiller chronicles. The name of the wind is an astonishing novel that just happens to be the writers first. The first two books, the name of the wind and the wise mans fear, were released in 2007. 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. Martins a song of ice and fire, and a mustread for all fans of hbos game of thrones. The name of the wind ebook written by patrick rothfuss.
The characters, even the smallest ones, have a way of making their way into your heart that you cant help but fall for every. All comments must meet the community standards outlined in. The name of the wind could be the next game of thrones with new movie. Jun 09, 2015 if the book is the kind that has mysteries and foreshadowing. Authors will namedrop their family and friends, sometimes altering the names a little so while the person in question recognizes themselves, the name still fits the genre. September 19, 20 katie words for worms fantasy, supernatural 47 hola bookworms, its occurred to me that while i chatter to yall incessently, i very rarely discuss what i spend the vast majority of my time doing. Patrick rothfuss the name of the wind to be a movie and a tv. Oct 01, 2015 patrick rothfuss the name of the wind to be a movie and a tv show stubby the rocket. The doors of stone is the third and final novel in the kingkiller chronicle series by. Instead the kingkiller chronicle fans now have a name of the wind movie, tv series and video game to anticipate, providing all new release dates to stress over. His first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. Cologne festival in 2015 picture alliancepicture alliancegetty images. A sequel entitled the wise mans fear was released on march 1, 2011 by daw books. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss an infinite number.
This is the first book in the king killer chronicles by pat. Kvothe is a young man gifted with magic and knows most notorious wizards. Its sequel is the wise mans fear, and the third book i dont know if its the last, though it probably is is set to release sometime later this year i think. Martin, neil gaiman, patrick rothfuss, scott lynch e muitos outros. The name of the wind patrick rothfuss mels bookshelf. I just finished name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, dang was that a smooth read. The name of the wind could be the next game of thrones with.
Grief theory in name of the wind, patrick rothfuss gives life to the four corners of civilization through his storytelling. 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. Aug 11, 2015 the name of the wind is the first book in a planned trilogy called the kingkiller chronicle. After reading the first hundred pages of the manuscript, i knew i had to publish this book. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss words for worms.
The tuckerization is a tradition that got its name from sciencefiction author wilson tucker, who would consistently use his friends names for minor characters in his work. I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss powells books. Because of the wait for the third book i have discovered two series that i now consider to be in my top favorites. Its pretty long, a little over pages on my ipad, but very good.
The name of the wind is the first book in a planned trilogy called the kingkiller chronicle. Book 1 of the kingkiller chronicles is by far one of the best written books ive ever read. The kingkiller chronicle book trilogy by patrick rothfuss and novellas have sold 10 million copies, and the first two books the name of the wind and the wise mans fear were new york times bestsellers. Patrick somehow made it feel so comfortable and calm throughout the whole story, like it was reality and you could almost connect with the same problems kvothe or kote was having. I never felt readers fatigue while reading this novel. Name of the wind is only day 1 of a three day story kvothe has prepared to tell the chronicler. I love a good fantasy book and rothfuss has written the first of what is already an extremely popula. Jun 30, 2008 the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 9780575081406, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Forms most beautiful 2015, named after the traveling people in the name of the wind.
If you liked the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. This is supposed to be the series that eclipses the lord of the rings and redefines the genre. Patrick rothfusss new york timesbestselling debut novel is 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 karen brooks. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss harry potter and the deathly hallows by j. Pat has written a number of books including a trilogy titled name of the wind and the wise mans fear. It has been so long that if book 3 is announced, i will have to read the first two books again. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss an infinite. It was so rich in fantasy, but reading the book wasnt like reading tlotr. Name of the wind by patrick rothfuss 86 words bartleby. I love kvothe and i love that its his story in his own words but you are still left wondering how he got to be this larger than life figure.
This is the most exciting fantasy series since george r. The name of the wind, also called the kingkiller chronicle. I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are allowed in. Day one, is a heroic fantasy novel written by american author patrick rothfuss. At the time, i had been plowing through books, and ive since discovered that this is not the way to get to know or appreciate the name of the wind. Mar 12, 2020 patrick rothfuss s new york timesbestselling debut novel is the riveting firstperson narrative of a young man who grows to be the most notorious magician his world has ever seen.
Sep 16, 2015 the name of the wind was one of my favourite books of the year so far a definite recommendation. Mar 27, 2007 the name of the wind is a book that took me months to finish, but not because i didnt enjoy it. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss a wondrous bookshelf. The name of the wind was one of my favourite books of the year so far a definite recommendation.
The name of the wind begins the tale of kvothe pronounced quothe. Patrick rothfuss the name of the wind to be a movie and a tv show stubby the rocket. Sequel to the extraordinary the name of the wind, the wise mans fear is the second instalment of this superb fantasy trilogy from patrick rothfuss. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss is a super book.
Patrick rothfuss the name of the wind to be a movie and a tv show. A beautiful board for a beautiful game patrick rothfuss. Perhaps not the smartest book to listen to on audio just because it was mammoth, and it took me a good few weeks to listen to it. Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. Mar 27, 2007 the name of the wind ebook written by patrick rothfuss. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 9780575081406, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The mere beginnings of kvothes rise to power and the foreshadowed devestation he one day brings are still yet to be explored in book 2. Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the magically gifted young man who grows to be the most notorious wizard his world has ever seen. The world of the name of the wind is populated by people with chronic head trauma. Jun 03, 2010 the name of the wind is the first of what will be a series of three books, the kingkiller chronicle.
The wait for the final book in patrick rothfusss kingkiller chronicle. I was interested the whole way through, there was no lagging like you sometimes get half way into a long book, so thats a great complement. Here is the problem with the final book of the trilogy. Storytelling gives the author an opportunity to show their experiences and reflect their beliefs within the world they are creating. The second will be available in early 2011, delayed due to writers block, according to patrick rothfuss blog on his official website. I was just saving every page and svoring every line like an addicted person saves their last dose. The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle, day one author. Patrick rothfuss, rupert degas, orion publishing group. Name of the wind was like a nicely aged scotch or wine, just smoothing going down. Unfortunately, none of those things are patrick rothfuss tells us when we can finally read kingkiller chronicle book 3 the doors of stone.
It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, followed by the wise mans fear. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss always fire and honey. Buy the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss online at alibris. The name of the wind is like the perfect book for nearly every fantasy reader. I cant wait to continue reading other books in the kingkiller chronicle series. The same way that most people that think about writing a book never get it published. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss clean lit. The intimate narrative of his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, his years spent as a nearferal orphan in a crimeridden city, his daringly brazen yet successful bid to. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss always fire and.
Pat rothfusss imaginative storytelling, the spellbinding character kvothe, and the. From his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, to years spent as a nearferal orphan in a crimeridden city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a legendary school of magic, the name of the wind. The doors of stone kingkiller chronicle wiki fandom. Everything we know about the doors of stone, the kingkiller chronicle finale.
The series is centered on the wizard kvothe, who survives a tragic childhood to become a notorious household name. His novels have appeared on nprs top 100 science fictionfantasy books list and. Dec 18, 2019 patrick rothfuss the name of the wind is the most brilliant first fantasy novel i have read in over thirty years as an editor. I have spent the night with felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. Sep 12, 2017 name of the wind is only day 1 of a three day story kvothe has prepared to tell the chronicler. The first is the present, which is told from a third person perspective, where an innkeeper known as kvothe is whiling away his life at a small town. The name of the wind is the first of what will be a series of three books, the kingkiller chronicle. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss its hard to know where to begin with this book. It is filled with mysteries, histories and ancient ruins. I just read the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. Kingkiller chronicle book 3 release date, updates, news for doors of.
I cant wait to start the next part in the series, truly an amazing book, highly recommend. Sep 25, 2018 sequel to the extraordinary the name of the wind, the wise mans fear is the second instalment of this superb fantasy trilogy from patrick rothfuss. Aug 04, 2015 the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss is a super book. Recommended to me by a dear friend, kerry, who, when i said i wanted a novel to lose myself in, asked, have you tried patrick rothfuss. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss goodreads.
The story is narrated from the third person, but mostly consists of kvothe narrating his life to a scribe in the first person. Its a fun, original way to get a callout, and if you know someone who is a fan of an author, it makes a great gift idea. So after careful deliberation and thought, rothfuss agreed to sign over the name of the wind and its sequels under a huge. The present times in the land are riddled with dangers and an atmosphere of unease. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn. Book recommendations for people who like the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. Big things are afoot for fans of patrick rothfuss and his the kingkiller chronicle novels. The kingkiller chronicle is a fantasy series by patrick rothfuss, which recounts the story of kvothe, an adventurer and musician. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the name of the wind. The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1 by. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss a wondrous. Kvothe is a young man gifted with magic and knows most notorious wizards in their world.
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