Most of the name of the wind is written in the first person. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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, published in 2007, is the first book in author patrick rothfusss the kingkiller chronicle series. The story is narrated from the third person, but mostly consists of kvothe narrating his life to a scribe in the first person. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 9780756404741, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Patrick rothfuss has said that the third book in the main sequence will be the end of this particular arc in the story. Forgiving download the name of the wind the kingkiller. What nikkis going to read once nikki is done with her book challenges. 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. The name of the wind, patrickrothfuss shop online for.
The name of the wind 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. How old holly came to be in unfettered 20, edited by shawn. Book depositorys best books ever customers choice page 2. When you use my affiliate link to order books on book depository i earn a small commission. The name of the wind patrick rothfuss mels bookshelf. In this installment of the often excellent 50 reasons for 50 years, len osanic says yes. Day one, is a heroic fantasy novel written by american author patrick rothfuss.
Books you have to read book depository page 2 show list info. The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle day one. Apr 01, 2008 patrick rothfuss currently lives in central wisconsin where he teaches at the local university. The name of the wind, wise mans fear and the slow regard of silent things. The kingkiller chronicle is a fantasy series by patrick rothfuss, which recounts the story of kvothe, an adventurer and musician. 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. Published april 2007 by penguin group daw first published march 27th 2007 more details. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel.
Kingkiller chronicleseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. A night at the bar lends itself to storytelling, and rupert degas incredible reading brings each character to life. In the kingdom of crotheny, two young girls are playing in the tangled gardens of the sacred city of the dead when they stumble upon the unknown crypt of a legendary ancestral queen. Ill be trying to finish the rest of patricks work by the end of the 2020 year.
The name of the wind is the first volume in the kingkiller chronicles and tells the story of the notorious wizard kvothe. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. The kingkiller chronicle by patrick rothfuss, nick podehl, et al. His first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. Mar 6, 2014 the name of the wind reinvigorates my love for not only fantasy fiction, but fiction in general. His first novel, the name of the wind, was a publishers weekly best book of the year. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, followed by the wise mans fear. I love a good fantasy book and rothfuss has written the first of what is already an extremely popula. The first thing you need to know is that the name of the wind is my goto favourite fantasy book. A similar book, perhaps, but this book would not exist. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss overdrive. The kingkiller chronicle is a fantasy series expected to have three novels in it a trilogy. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss goodreads.
His novels have appeared on nprs top 100 science fictionfantasy. History, religion, politics, mythsthey all play a role in the story. Yes, brandon sanderson is also my love, but this book just. Feb 03, 2017 patrick rothfuss announces the name of the wind tenth anniversary edition and shares updates on the kingkiller chronicle book 3 stubby the rocket fri feb 3, 2017 6. The wind called my name is based in part on her family history, particularly the life of her mother, who was born and raised in fort steele, wyoming. Kvothe is reciting his life story to a scribe while his male companion, bast, looks on. Kvothe has come to retire as an innkeeper in a small town.
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Extract 1 of patrick rothfuss the name of the wind part 1 of the kingkiller chronicles. Having said that, the second book in the series is not as good by half, and succumbs in a lot of places to the tropes it was trying to deconstruct in the first place. A winner of the tu books new visions award, mary louise lives with her husband near denver, colorado. From his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, to years spent as a nearferal orphan in a crime ridden city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a legendary school of magic, the name of the wind is a masterpiece that transports readers into the body and. He spoke to the wind and it cradled and caressed him. I have spent the night with felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are allowed in. Books similar to the name of the wind the kingkiller. The name of the wind is an epic fantasy by patrick rothfuss in which the legendary hero kvothe, now in hiding as waystone inn owner kote, recounts his past experiences to chronicler, a story collector. Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. For those whove read this series, youll understand and forgive me for this word vomit video but it truly is just that good. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. The book forms the first of the three parts of rothfusss kingkiller chronicle.
Jun 30, 2008 the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 9780575081406, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. These books are suggestions added in response to this list by customers. It includes classics like the great gatsby, 1984, frankenstein, among others. Patrick rothfuss announces the name of the wind tenth. The eagerly awaited third book of the kingkiller chronicle. Amazon is ramping up its presence in the local book market, with online retailer book depository today announcing a major expansion of its australian book range. Three other works are set in the kingkiller chronicle world. The youtube episode focuses on the socalled snipers nest, the area next to the 6th floor window of the texas school book depository tsbd from which lee oswald allegedly fired a mannlichercarcano rifle wounding governor john connally and.
Book depository put together their list of the best books ever. Patrick loves words, laughs often, and dabbles in alchemy. After gaining his reputation at a very young age with included being expelled from university younger than most who are allowed in, talking to gods and writing songs, he dissapeared. The name of the wind is kvothes story, but its also the story of an entire, wellrealized fantasy world. The lies of locke lamora is very similar to the name of the wind. The kingkiller chronicle by patrick rothfuss, nick podehl. The series recounts the story of kvothe, the main character, who is an adventurer and doubles as a musician. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss librarything. See more ideas about the kingkiller chronicles, the wise mans fear and 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. His novels have appeared on nprs top 100 science fictionfantasy books list and locus. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss overdrive rakuten.
The name of the wind kingkiller chronicle series book 1 patrick rothfuss author 2007 the wise mans fear kingkiller chronicle series book 2 patrick rothfuss author 2011 the slow regard of silent things kingkiller chronicle series book 2 patrick rothfuss author patrick rothfuss narrator. 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 name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 9781473224087, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 97814915150, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Full of music, magic, love, and loss, patrick rothfusss vivid and engaging debut fantasy knocked our socks off. Day one by patrick rothfuss, 9780756404079, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The name of the wind was wellwritten, well structured, and makes a cliched story into one that has some depth and creativity. The name of the wind, also called the kingkiller chronicle. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 9780756404079, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 9780575081406, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 9781473223073, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Book depositorys best books ever customers choice page 2 show list info.
Mar 27, 2007 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. Patrick rothfuss announces the name of the wind tenth anniversary edition and shares updates on the kingkiller chronicle book 3 stubby the rocket fri. Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. For he knew the name of the wind, and so the wind obeyed him. The fantasy novel is an incomplete comingofagestyle tale about kvothe, a legendary and extraordinary figure whose many heroic deeds are the subject of local lore. Dec 15, 2016 for those whove read this series, youll understand and forgive me for this word vomit video but it truly is just that good. It bore him to the ground as gently as a puff of thistledown and set him on his feet softly as a mother. The riveting firstperson narrative of a young man who grows to be the most notorious magician his world has ever seen. Patrick rothfuss currently lives in central wisconsin where he teaches at the local university. The name of the wind npr coverage of the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss.
The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles, patrick. His novels have appeared on nprs top 100 science fictionfantasy books list and. Mar 27, 2007 his first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. We present you with our 50 books you have to read list.
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