The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss waterstones. He is a man whose name has become legend with many stories and theories that have been passed around. Tolkien will definitely want to check out patrick rothfuss the name of the wind. The name of the wind is the first novel in an epic fantasy series following the life of kvothe, once a hero with names such as kvothe the bloodless and kingkiller, now an innkeep, telling his story in full for the first time. The name of the wind would calling this a grown up harry. The name of the wind patrick rothfuss no spoilers james. Mar 27, 2007 patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. Its got everything that made the jk rowling novels so great and more. Npr shelve the name of the wind beside the lord of the rings. Patrick rothfuss currently lives in central wisconsin where he teaches at the local university. Which book is better harry potter or name of the wind.
Wonderful story, great characters, unique magic, music, mystery, humor. This book and the harry potter series are similar because both have young protagonist who come from broken families who go to learn. The name of the wind is a book that took me months to finish, but not because i didnt enjoy it. An accurate kvothe harry potter meme name of the wind. Also, book three isnt out and likely will be a few more years currently its 2017. May 26, 2011 welcome to part 6 of my insanely detailed reread of patrick rothfusss kingkiller chronicles. Kvothe gets a bonfire to use as a source and 30 seconds of prep time. Patrick rothfuss debut is set in an unnamed but fully realised fantasy world, and. Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. Jul 22, 2016 pat reads the first page of the third book in the kingkiller chronicles. May 12, 2011 welcome to part four of my insanely detailed reread of patrick rothfusss kingkiller chronicles. His first novel, the name of the wind, was a 2007 quill award winner and a publishers weekly best book of the year.
The name of the wind to harry potter let us look at the similarities between these books. Home a fan site for lovers of the kingkiller chronicle series by patick rothfuss. Pain is relative, but yay memes an accurate kvothe harry potter meme. Like harry potter, kingkiller chronicles has it all.
Welcome to part four of my insanely detailed reread of patrick rothfusss kingkiller chronicles. 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. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss overdrive. He is a man whose name has become legend with many stories and theories that have been passed around, however kvothe is the only one who knows the truth behind the myth and legend. Though in this first instalment, kvothewho also goes by many names, tells how it all. This post covers chapters 1623 of the name of the wind but contains spoilers for all of the. But, yeah, im a firm believer in the fact that a real story needs a real ending, and book three has that real ending. Apr 01, 2008 patrick rothfuss currently lives in central wisconsin where he teaches at the local university. His first novel, the name of the wind, was a publishers weekly best book of the year. This music is inspired by the book the name of the wind, a fantasy novel by patrick rothfuss. Linmanuel miranda he s bloody good, this rothfuss guy. Patrick rothfuss can spin a lengthy tale of myth and magic that is up there with tolkien and j. The characters, even the smallest ones, have a way of making their way into your heart that you cant help but fall for every.
The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles, day 1 rothfuss, patrick on. Name of the wind is only day 1 of a three day story kvothe has prepared to tell the chronicler. The name of the wind is the kind of book that at first seems like a fantasy trope through and through. The series follows the life of kvothe, a notorious, misunderstood maybe, depending on who you ask genius of a wizard. Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the magica. Welcome to part 6 of my insanely detailed reread of patrick rothfusss kingkiller chronicles. The name of the wind ebook by patrick rothfuss rakuten kobo. The name of the wind patrick rothfuss home facebook. Name of the wind by patrick rothfuss 86 words bartleby. If you are unfamiliar with it, the name of the wind is the first book in the kingkiller chronicles, which is a trilogy that focuses on the story of kvothe.
Jun 27, 20 this music is inspired by the book the name of the wind, a fantasy novel by patrick rothfuss. Say instead that the name of the wind is one of the best stories told in any medium in a decade. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss lilis blissful. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss lilis blissful pages. We talk to patrick rothfuss about his beloved kingkiller chronicle trilogy. Ill take them right over to sci fi, to the r section, and hand them the name of the wind. 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. His first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. The world of the name of the wind is populated by people with chronic head trauma. The fact that harry grows up through the books doesnt make it any less a book for kids. Read the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss available from rakuten kobo. Those readers, many of whom have grown up right along with harry, are going to need something more substantial to sink their teeth into.
Aug 31, 2017 also, book three isnt out and likely will be a few more years currently its 2017. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. 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. 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. I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are allowed in. Grief theory in name of the wind, patrick rothfuss gives life to the four corners of civilization through his storytelling. This is no mere story but an actionpacked tale of a man named kvothe, the most legendary arcanist of his world, and his search for the name the wind. Author patrick rothfuss teaches english at the university of wisconsinstevens point, and he describes himself in selfdeprecating terms. The name of the wind and the wise mans fear and the slow regard of silent things. Culture the kingkiller chronicle the name of the wind the wise mans fear. The social satire, the exposition of societys flaws and the way the author explains this universes magic as if it were science help create a truly immersive world full of misteries but where everything can be explained and comprehended in detail. Author patrick rothfuss teaches english at the university of wisconsinstevens point, and he describes himself in self.
Get flat 5% back with amazon pay icici bank credit card for. Kingkiller chronicle author patrick rothfuss says book 3. The name of the wind, also called the kingkiller chronicle. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss goodreads. These posts contain spoilers for both the name of the wind and the wise mans fear, please do not. Patrick loves words, laughs often, and dabbles in alchemy.
The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss books like. Dec 07, 2017 the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss my rating. I have read the whole series and if you like narnia and harry potter this is definitely heavily based on those books. American author patrick rothfuss is the author of the epic fantasy series the kingkiller chronicle. I think the sequel, which i am currently reading, compounds many of the weaknesses of the first book, so i may not make it until the third book. 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, first edition. The kingkiller chronicle, book 1 audible audiobook unabridged patrick. Linmanuel miranda hes bloody good, this rothfuss guy.
The name of the wind is an overall nice book and hopefully sets up a lot more exciting stuff in the next two books of patrick rothfuss trilogy. Yes, the whole plot and story is an allegory to the harry potter series. Full of music, magic, love, and loss, patrick rothfusss vivid and engaging debut fantasy knocked our socks off. 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. Storytelling gives the author an opportunity to show their experiences and reflect their beliefs within the. This is the first book in the series called the kingkiller chronicle.
Though in this first instalment, kvothewho also goes by many. Feb 21, 20 the fact that harry grows up through the books doesnt make it any less a book for kids. I was just saving every page and svoring every line like an addicted person saves their last dose. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, followed by the wise mans fear. This book follows his life from his childhood as part of a troupe of travelling performers, to his quest to. The past kvothe from the end of the first book to be precise. The social satire, the exposition of societys flaws and the way the author explains this universes magic as if it were science help create a truly immersive world full of misteries but where everything can be explained and. Let it be known that all seven members of wired book. The name of the wind the name of the wind unofficial. 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.
Book 1 of the kingkiller chronicles is by far one of the best written books ive ever read. Harry potter fans craving a new mindblowing series should look no further than the. A walloping swordandsorcery fest from rothfuss, the second volume in a projected trilogy the name of the wind, 2007. Readers of that debutand if you werent a reader of the first volume, then none of the second will make any sense to youwill remember that its protagonist, kvothe rhymes with quoth, was an orphan with magical powers and, as the years rolled by, the.
The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss about a book. But there will be more stories in this world, and some of those stories will have some of these characters you have come to know. 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. A kingkiller chronicle novella kingkiller chronicle 3. 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. Apr 11, 2018 if you are unfamiliar with it, the name of the wind is the first book in the kingkiller chronicles, which is a trilogy that focuses on the story of kvothe. I have spent the night with felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. The name of the wind is fantasy at its very best, and an astounding mustread title. Harry potter fans craving a new mindblowing series should.
Its like harry potter in that there is a magic academy in the book, but thats where the similarities end. Overall, i would recommend fans of harry potter, or fantasy genre to read the book. If you liked the harry potter series, you will enjoy this book. Pat reads the first page of the third book in the kingkiller chronicles. Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss harry potter and the deathly hallows by. Jun 12, 2008 buy the name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle. Newest blogs subscribe to rss headline updates from.
The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1 by. You fly through the pages, heedless of hour or other commitments. The powerful debut novel from fantasys next superstar told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the magically gifted young man who grows to be. There are rumors that patrick rothfuss is just another one of j. This is not about which is better or more original, and im certainly not accusing rothfuss of copying rowling or anything of the kind. Patrick rothfusss the name of the wind the first book in the the kingkiller chronicle series takes place in the mortal world of temerant, which coexists alongside the realm of the fae, a. 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.
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