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. Mar 27, 2007 the name of the wind is a book that took me months to finish, but not because i didnt enjoy it. Full of music, magic, love, and loss, patrick rothfusss vivid and engaging debut fantasy knocked our socks off. 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. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss goodreads.
Third party cookies came from embed videos, tweets and posts. The name of the wind would calling this a grown up harry. The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1 by. Welcome to part 6 of my insanely detailed reread of patrick rothfusss kingkiller chronicles. Which book is better harry potter or name of the wind. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss librarything. This is not about which is better or more original, and im certainly not accusing rothfuss of copying rowling or anything of the kind. Aug 31, 2017 also, book three isnt out and likely will be a few more years currently its 2017. Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the magica. Those readers, many of whom have grown up right along with harry, are going to need something more substantial to sink their teeth into. The name of the wind is a book that took me months to finish, but not because i didnt enjoy it. Name of the wind is only day 1 of a three day story kvothe has prepared to tell the chronicler.
Patrick rothfuss currently lives in central wisconsin where he teaches at the local university. Patrick loves words, laughs often, and dabbles in alchemy. The name of the wind is fantasy at its very best, and an astounding mustread title. The name of the wind patrick rothfuss home facebook. 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 name of the wind kingkiller chronicles, day 1 rothfuss, patrick on. Say instead that the name of the wind is one of the best stories told in any medium in a decade. 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. This is the first book in the series called the kingkiller chronicle. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss lilis blissful. The name of the wind to harry potter let us look at the similarities between these books. I have spent the night with felurian and left with both my sanity and my life.
This book follows his life from his childhood as part of a troupe of travelling performers, to his quest to. Author patrick rothfuss teaches english at the university of wisconsinstevens point, and he describes himself in selfdeprecating terms. From the characters to the environments everything is connected in a way that makes perfect sense. May 26, 2011 welcome to part 6 of my insanely detailed reread of patrick rothfusss kingkiller chronicles. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss overdrive.
This music is inspired by the book the name of the wind, a fantasy novel by patrick rothfuss. Grief theory in name of the wind, patrick rothfuss gives life to the four corners of civilization through his storytelling. Its like harry potter in that there is a magic academy in the book, but thats where the similarities end. Apr 01, 2008 patrick rothfuss currently lives in central wisconsin where he teaches at the local university. May 12, 2011 welcome to part four of my insanely detailed reread of patrick rothfusss kingkiller chronicles. Pain is relative, but yay memes an accurate kvothe harry potter meme.
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. Also, book three isnt out and likely will be a few more years currently its 2017. There are rumors that patrick rothfuss is just another one of j. The name of the wind patrick rothfuss no spoilers james. 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. Read the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss available from rakuten kobo.
Jun 12, 2008 buy the name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle. The past kvothe from the end of the first book to be precise. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss about a book. Patrick rothfuss debut is set in an unnamed but fully realised fantasy world, and.
He is a man whose name has become legend with many stories and theories that have been passed around. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss lilis blissful pages. Pat reads the first page of the third book in the kingkiller chronicles. This post covers chapters 1623 of the name of the wind but contains spoilers for all of the. American author patrick rothfuss is the author of the epic fantasy series the kingkiller chronicle. The name of the wind is the kind of book that at first seems like a fantasy trope through and through. Yes, the whole plot and story is an allegory to the harry potter series. 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. 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. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss books like. Jun 27, 20 this music is inspired by the book the name of the wind, a fantasy novel by patrick rothfuss.
Culture the kingkiller chronicle the name of the wind the wise mans fear. Though in this first instalment, kvothewho also goes by many names, tells how it all. Linmanuel miranda hes bloody good, this rothfuss guy. The kingkiller chronicle, book 1 audible audiobook unabridged patrick. Like harry potter, kingkiller chronicles has it all. Author patrick rothfuss teaches english at the university of wisconsinstevens point, and he describes himself in self. Dec 07, 2017 the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss my rating. I was just saving every page and svoring every line like an addicted person saves their last dose. These posts contain spoilers for both the name of the wind and the wise mans fear, please do not. I have read the whole series and if you like narnia and harry potter this is definitely heavily based on those books. Tolkien will definitely want to check out patrick rothfuss the name of the wind. Feb 21, 20 the fact that harry grows up through the books doesnt make it any less a book for kids.
The world of the name of the wind is populated by people with chronic head trauma. We talk to patrick rothfuss about his beloved kingkiller chronicle trilogy. Npr shelve the name of the wind beside the lord of the rings. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, first edition. An accurate kvothe harry potter meme name of the wind. Newest blogs subscribe to rss headline updates from. Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the. A walloping swordandsorcery fest from rothfuss, the second volume in a projected trilogy the name of the wind, 2007. I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are allowed in. Book 1 of the kingkiller chronicles is by far one of the best written books ive ever read. Welcome to part four of my insanely detailed reread of patrick rothfusss kingkiller chronicles. Kingkiller chronicle author patrick rothfuss says book 3. Harry potter fans craving a new mindblowing series should. Day one, is a heroic fantasy novel written by american author patrick rothfuss.
Linmanuel miranda he s bloody good, this rothfuss guy. His first novel, the name of the wind, was a 2007 quill award winner and a publishers weekly best book of the year. 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 and the wise mans fear and the slow regard of silent things. His first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. Get flat 5% back with amazon pay icici bank credit card for. Its got everything that made the jk rowling novels so great and more. Though in this first instalment, kvothewho also goes by many. 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 by patrick rothfuss harry potter and the deathly hallows by. The fact that harry grows up through the books doesnt make it any less a book for kids. Overall, i would recommend fans of harry potter, or fantasy genre to read the book.
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. Storytelling gives the author an opportunity to show their experiences and reflect their beliefs within the world they are creating. 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. Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. His first novel, the name of the wind, was a publishers weekly best book of the year. Patrick rothfuss can spin a lengthy tale of myth and magic that is up there with tolkien and j. Kvothe gets a bonfire to use as a source and 30 seconds of prep time. Wonderful story, great characters, unique magic, music, mystery, humor. Ill take them right over to sci fi, to the r section, and hand them the name of the wind.
The series follows the life of kvothe, a notorious, misunderstood maybe, depending on who you ask genius of a wizard. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. 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. Name of the wind by patrick rothfuss 86 words bartleby. A kingkiller chronicle novella kingkiller chronicle 3. Harry potter fans craving a new mindblowing series should look no further than 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. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss waterstones. Mar 27, 2007 patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. You fly through the pages, heedless of hour or other commitments. 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. 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.
It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, followed by the wise mans fear. Jul 22, 2016 pat reads the first page of the third book in the kingkiller chronicles. This book and the harry potter series are similar because both have young protagonist who come from broken families who go to learn. 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. The name of the wind, also called the kingkiller chronicle. Storytelling gives the author an opportunity to show their experiences and reflect their beliefs within the. 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.
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