The name of the wind is fantasy at its very best, and an astounding mustread title. Those readers, many of whom have grown up right along with harry, are going to need something more substantial to sink their teeth into. 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. A big beardy schoolgirl whose book just made it onto a very flattering list. The story is narrated from the third person, but mostly consists of kvothe narrating his life to a scribe in the first person. Book 1 of the kingkiller chronicles is by far one of the best written books ive ever read. The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle, day one author. The waystone inn lay in silence, and it was a silence of three parts.
The name of the wind audiobook, also called the kingkiller chronicle. You do not know the first note of the music that moves me. 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. How the kingkiller chronicle book 3 is like public sex. 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.
Though published as though it were the fourth book in the. Patrick loves words, laughs often, and dabbles in alchemy. It felt like a mixture of harry potter and a song of ice and fire. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. His writing is poetic yet accurate and builds a engrossing world. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss powells books. Aside from the sheer awesomeness that is pats office i count at least 15 owlbears. On a personal note, i never thought i would love any fantasy apart from harry potter and lotr.
Mar 27, 2007 the name of the wind ebook written by patrick rothfuss. The name of the wind pdfepubmobi by patrick rothfuss. His novels have appeared on nprs top 100 science fictionfantasy books list and locus. For example, in harry potter, theres very little opportunity for the characters to. Buy the name of the wind kingkiller chronicle book. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 9780575081406, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the name of the wind. I just finished name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, dang was that a smooth read. The doors of stone unreleased more from the world of temerant. Rothfuss has played an infamous practical joke on the universe by publishing the kingkiller conclusion without anyone realizing it. Harry potter fans craving a new mindblowing series should look no further than the name of the wind the first book in a trilogy about an orphan boy who becomes a legend. 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 book is also known as the kingkiller chronicles.
Read the name of the wind online read free novel read. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss harry potter and the deathly hallows. Kingkiller chronicle author patrick rothfuss shares a. Author patrick rothfuss teaches english at the university of wisconsinstevens point, and he describes himself in selfdeprecating terms. Kvothe started life as a budding bard, ready to sing narratives. Patrick rothfuss has real talent, and his tale of kvothe is deep and intricate and wondrous. Patrick rothfuss fantasy series will not only have a web series adaptation a prequel story probably but also a film adaptation. Say instead that the name of the wind is one of the best stories told in any medium in a decade. The kingkiller chronicle is a fantasy series by patrick rothfuss, which recounts the story of kvothe, an adventurer and musician. I read at least 3 books a month plus the very light short young adult.
The name of the wind ebook written by patrick rothfuss. The lightning tree published in the rogues anthology. The third kingkiller chronicle book is coming soon. For example, in harry potter, theres very little opportunity for the. Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle audiobook. Harry potter fans craving a new mindblowing series should look no further than the name of the windthe first book in a trilogy about an orphan boy who becomes a legend. Patrick rothfuss the name of the wind the kingkiller. 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. The first two books, the name of the wind and the wise mans fear, were released in 2007.
Patrick rothfuss the name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1 clip4. Books by patrick rothfuss author of the name of the wind. We all know that rothfuss has always been reluctant to give us a release date for kingkiller chronicles book 3 so we will have to wait and wish he writes. Patrick rothfuss currently lives in central wisconsin where he teaches at the local university. To me, patrick rothfuss has a more lyrical prose than ms. In recent appearances author patrick rothfuss has talked about the writing process behind book 3 of his kingkiller chronicle series, tentatively titled the doors of stone.
Then a mysterious villain wipes out his family, and he decides to study magic after grieving for a long while. The kingkiller chronicle book 3, movie and tv show. The wise mans fear the kingkiller chronicle, book 2. I just finished name of the wind again and wondered again, when will book 3 be published. You are not wise enough to fear me as i should be feared. 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 and the wise mans fear and the slow regard of silent things. The name of the wind is quite simply the best fantasy novel of the past 10 years, although attaching a genre qualification threatens to damn it with faint praise. Apr 01, 2008 patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. Mix play all mix little book owl youtube spotlight on patrick rothfuss full panel san diego comiccon 2016 duration.
The novel is set in two different time periods, the present and the past as kvothe narrates his story. When we announced patrick rothfuss the name of the windthe first part of his. Dec 05, 2017 patrick rothfuss the name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1 clip4. If you liked the harry potter series, you will enjoy this book. Aug 17, 2018 the story, as former hero and innkeeper kote tells a chronicler, is his life, under a different name. In my notatallobsessive quest for more video interviews with pat, i found this recent 51116 video interview. If patrick rothfuss cant write it in 7 years, then he cant write it. If youre interested, you can head over here and vote. The first in the threepart series, the name of the wind, came out in 2007 and became a best seller, the second in march 2011 and in paperback from publisher daw tuesday, and rothfuss is. Kingkiller chronicle author patrick rothfuss says book 3. Jul 06, 2019 the name of the wind pdf is the first novel in the epic popular fantasy series the kingkiller chronicles written by patrick james rothfuss in 2007.
The first in the three part series, the name of the wind, came out in 2007 and became a best seller, the second in march 2011 and in paperback from publisher daw tuesday, and rothfuss is. Patrick rothfuss shared details about the upcoming book 3 in his kingkiller chronicle trilogy, doors of stone, via a twitch livestream on friday. Sep 12, 2017 name of the wind is only day 1 of a three day story kvothe has prepared to tell the chronicler. Enders game, the painted man, the way of kings, the magicians guild, assassins apprentice, the lies of locke lamora, the blade itself, the eye of the world, furies of calderon, pawn of prophecy, harry potter and the sorcerers stone, blood song, wizards first rule. The concluding part of the trilogy will pick up the story of kvothes life from where the wise mans fearleft it. Ive recently written that patrick rothfusss book3 probably wouldnt come out anytime soon. The name of the wind ebook by patrick rothfuss rakuten kobo. His first novel, the name of the wind audiobook, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year.
The cover art for the french edition of the name of the wind, the first book in patrick rothfuss trilogy the kingkiller chronicle. Its an amazing list of books, and trying to pick just ten. 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. 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. Mar 27, 2007 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. Martin with game of thrones fans, rothfuss is endlessly pestered about his progress on the third book of his kingkiller chronicle, the highly anticipated sequel to the name. The world of the name of the wind is populated by people with chronic head trauma. Its an inceptions of mysteries inside mysteries, stories inside stories and yet patrick weaves the story in such a way that you are.
The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss goodreads. The name of the wind pdf is the first novel in the epic popular fantasy series the kingkiller chronicles written by patrick james rothfuss in 2007. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss waterstones. Full of music, magic, love, and loss, patrick rothfuss s vivid and engaging debut fantasy knocked our socks off. 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. American author patrick rothfuss is the author of the epic fantasy series the kingkiller chronicle.
Kingkiller chronicle author patrick rothfuss says book 3 is. Mar 01, 2019 the name of the wind is a fantasy novel that is beautifully scripted by patrick rothfuss. If you like kingkiller chronicle by patrick rothfuss, then. The real reason rothfuss kingkiller 3 is not here yet. Full of music, magic, love, and loss, patrick rothfusss vivid and engaging debut fantasy knocked our socks off. The name of the wind would calling this a grown up harry potter. The second book was just as good, and i still hope the 3rd book will be released. The book was published in march 2007 by the daw publishers. Rothfuss has maintained a consistent line when it comes to the release date for book 3 in the kingkiller chronicle, which will conclude the trilogy begun in his debut novel, the name of the wind. The name of the wind is a fantasy novel that is beautifully scripted by patrick rothfuss.
It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, followed by the wise mans fear. 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. Name of the wind is only day 1 of a three day story kvothe has prepared to tell the chronicler. Nonetheless, in march 2019, rothfuss said kingkiller book 3 is moving forward. Day one, is a fantasy audiobook written by american author patrick rothfuss. We talk to patrick rothfuss about his beloved kingkiller chronicle trilogy. If you like kingkiller chronicle by patrick rothfuss. His novels have appeared on nprs top 100 science fictionfantasy books list and. The name of the wind, also called the kingkiller chronicle. Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the.
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. Fantasy author patrick rothfuss learns to deal with fame. Ill take them right over to sci fi, to the r section, and hand them the name of the wind. The doors of stone is the third and final novel in the kingkiller chronicle series by american author and a big name in the fantasy literature world, patrick rothfuss. Published april 2007 by penguin group daw first published march 27th 2007 more details. I never felt readers fatigue while reading this novel. Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. It is the first story in a series called the kingkiller chronicle and followed by the wise mans fear audiobook. It is not much, but at least one way or another it is good to know that kvothes book 3 is somehow progressing. Name of the wind was like a nicely aged scotch or wine, just smoothing going down. One thing many booksellers have in common is a weariness of answering questions about the publication date of the third book in patrick. 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 real reason rothfuss kingkiller 3 is not here yet shelftalker. Oct 25, 20 mix play all mix little book owl youtube spotlight on patrick rothfuss full panel san diego comiccon 2016 duration.
His first novel, the name of the wind, was a publishers weekly best book of the year. Then someone pointed out that while the name of the wind isnt listed, the kingkiller chronicle is. Its got everything that made the jk rowling novels so great and more. If you like name of the wind, then these similar books, movies, tvshows and anime recommendations might interest you.
The name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. The name of the wind audiobook the kingkiller chronicle 1. Patrick rothfuss has not released a date for the final installment in this truly epic trilogy. Jun 12, 2008 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. Patrick rothfuss provides kingkiller chronicle book 3 update.
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