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| The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle, Day 1) | 
 enlarge | Author: Patrick Rothfuss
Publisher: DAW
Category: Book
List Price: $7.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (423 reviews)
Sales Rank: 5377
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 736
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 4.1 x 2.1
ISBN: 0756404746
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780756404741
ASIN: 0756404746
Publication Date: April 1, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Hooked on Rothfuss April 24, 2007
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
I have been reading fantasy novels for over 20 years and this is one of the best fantasy books I have read period. It will be a long year waiting for the next book. If you are a lover of fantasy novels, then this is a must have.br /br /Three cheers for Patrick Rothfuss and The Name of the Wind!!!!!!!
In Awe April 20, 2007
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
Absolutely riveting high-fantasy. Not only is the plot fascinating and well-conceived, the narration is deft and intriguing. This is "Harry Potter for grown-ups" on an even deeper level than Susanna Clarke's "Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell." This is a brilliant story, brilliantly told. I cannot believe that I have to wait to learn the rest of the story; this is only part one of three. I am in awe. I will wait with breathless anticipation.br /br /eee.
5-Star+ read from talented new writer April 18, 2007
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
It's hard to believe that this fantasy is Patrick Rothfuss' first novel. The story is so rich and filled with detail that the characters really came to life. Since this is the first in a trilogy, I am relieved to know there is more of this story coming.br /br /This is essentially an autobiography told by quiet innkeeper Kote to a traveling scribe named Chronicler. Kote is really the famed hero known as Kvothe the Bloodless, Kvothe the Arcane, and Kvothe the Kingkiller--who has been thought to be dead. When Chronicler recognizes him, he persuades him to tell the tale of his life, stories known far and wide, though much altered and embellished in the retelling. br /br /We hear of the small boy traveling along with his family in a troupe of entertainers. We learn of the hardships of a slightly older orphan struggling to survive on the streets of a crime-infested city. And we celebrate when he manages to enter the university where he wishes to learn many of the aspects of magic, but mainly how to control the wind, and to discover the truth about the Chandrian who killed his parents. But life at the university isn't easy for one with quick talent, and Kvothe soon learns the power wielded by those with wealth. It is a story of love, loss, and heroism.br /br /In the background to Kvothe telling his story is the current threat to the community where he is now living. Questions are left hanging as to the purpose and identity of the attackers. Kvothe believes it is his fault and that only he can stop them.br /br /Rothfuss creates a world so vivid that it is easy to step in and become part of it. At 662 pages this book appears intimidating but I found myself profoundly disappointed to see it end. And, I am really bummed I have to wait a year for the next one from this talented writer.
Wow! April 18, 2007
12 out of 15 found this review helpful
I finished reading Patrick Rothfuss's The Name of the Wind yesterday, and after a mere 2 hours or so picked it up and started reading it again. Now why in the world would I do this? I asked myself that question a few times and my answer is:br /br /* It's great writing.br / The language Rothfuss uses is beautiful, absolutely beautiful. I found myself rereading sections simply because they were so delightfully and beautifully written. He has a poetical turn of phrase, and there are passages that simply sing.br /br /* But it's also a riveting story.br / The story pulled me in, immersing me in Kvothe's world so much that I half expected to see the scrael scuttling through my backyard (a truly terrifying thought for anyone who hates spiders as passionately as I do).br /br /* And the characters are absolutely believable.br / Kvothe is a living and breathing character who practically leaps off the page--unruly red hair and eyes bright green like new growth grass. He is absolutely believable, especially to anyone who remembers being a boy and the awkwardness that comes with growing up.br /br /I guess that's three answers.br /br /Anyway, run out and grab this book. Grab two. It's that good.
Sad that the story ended April 15, 2007
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
I read a LOT. This was one of the very few books that made me not want to finish reading. I don't want to wait a year for the next one!!
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