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Apr 01, 2008 patrick rothfuss currently lives in central wisconsin where he teaches at the local university. 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. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss booksamillion. Listen to the name of the wind audiobook audiobook streaming. 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. Because of the wait for the third book i have discovered two series that i now consider to be in my top favorites. Its an inceptions of mysteries inside mysteries, stories inside stories and yet patrick weaves the story in such a way that you. But the name of the wind is so much morefor the story it tells reveals the truth behind kvothes legend. Mar 24, 2019 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. Whats ahead for patrick rothfuss the kingkiller chronicle. The kingkiller chronicle is a fantasy series by patrick rothfuss, which recounts the story of kvothe, an adventurer and musician.
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His first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. I never felt readers fatigue while reading this novel. The empathy of patrick rothfuss the name of the wind. The story of wizardhero kvothe bounces between his wartorn present hiding out as an innkeeper and his spirited childhood among bards, stage performers, and conjurers.
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. 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 audiobook by patrick rothfuss. Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the. Patrick rothfuss the name of the wind read and download.
I have spent the night with felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. The name of the wind pdfepubmobi by patrick rothfuss. I just finished name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, dang was that a smooth read. Patrick rothfuss is a giant amongst fantasy novelists. Patrick rothfuss biographical information full name patrick james rothfuss alternative name s pat born june 6, 1973 gender male political information nationality american occupation college lecturer formerfiction author patrick pat james rothfuss is an awardwinning american writer of fantasy fiction, and a former college lecturer. 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. 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. Jun 30, 2008 the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 9780575081406, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
The name of the wind patrick rothfuss download free ebook. The name of the wind and the wise mans fear and the slow regard of silent things. I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are allowed in. Author patrick rothfuss teaches english at the university of wisconsinstevens point, and he describes himself in selfdeprecating terms. Patrick rothfuss is an actor and writer, known for the kingkiller chronicle. The name of the wind mass market paperback april 1, 2008. Listen to the name of the wind audiobook audiobook. This subreddit is dedicated to everything related to the kingkiller chronicle, a fantasy trilogy by patrick rothfuss, telling press j to jump to the feed. As the situation stands now, hes named himself kote, meaning disaster, denna is not a part of his life, and he cannot seem to name, perform sympathy, fight, or make music. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss powells books. Read the name of the wind online read free novel read.
Say instead that the name of the wind is one of the best stories told in any medium in a decade. Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. His novels have appeared on nprs top 100 science fictionfantasy. 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. Name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss audible. The name of the wind, also called the kingkiller chronicle. 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. Nov 01, 2017 patrick rothfuss is author of the kingkiller chronicles fantasy series, which includes the name of the wind, the wise mans fear, and the novella the slow regard of silent things. This also had me a little worried, as i am becoming more and more. Linmanuel miranda hes bloody good, this rothfuss guy. The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1 kindle. 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. Patrick rothfuss currently lives in central wisconsin where he teaches at the local university.
Patrick loves words, laughs often, and dabbles in alchemy. This is a magnificent and wonderfullywritten epic fantasy novel. Mar 27, 2007 the name of the wind ebook written by patrick rothfuss. Author patrick rothfuss teaches english at the university of wisconsinstevens point, and he describes himself in self. He won the 2007 quill award for his debut novel, the name of the wind, and its sequels went on to top the new york times best seller list. Sep 12, 2017 rothfuss relies on a number of odd plot devices. 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. In the wise mans fear, kvothe searches for answers, attempting to uncover the. 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. The empathy of patrick rothfuss an interview with the author of the name of the wind, on his charity, worldbuilders. Dec 05, 2017 patrick rothfuss the name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle, book 1 clip1. Terry brooks, 22time new york times bestselling author. The name of the wind is such a story that compels us, again and again, to hear it in order to understand the true meaning and the hidden aspects of the story.
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