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 yet successful. My only word of warning the third book in the trilogy is still not yet written after 6 years, with no perceived date available. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 9780575081406, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. And so, as perfectionism dictates, i will list every single door that ive noticed. The story is narrated from the third person, but mostly consists of kvothe narrating his life to a scribe in the first person. Patrick rothfuss had the good fortune to be born in wisconsin in 1973, where the long winters and lack of cable television encouraged a love of reading and writing. Patrick loves words, laughs often, and dabbles in alchemy. Apr 01, 2008 the riveting firstperson narrative of a young man who grows to be the most notorious magician his world has ever seen. The kingkiller chronicle is a trilogy of fantasy novels by author patrick rothfuss. 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.
He is a science fiction and fantasy author who writes books that target young adults. The real reason rothfuss kingkiller 3 is not here yet. Patrick pat rothfuss was born in madison wisconsin in the united states of america. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss librarything. In this book, patrick rothfuss brings us into the world of one of the kingkiller chronicles most enigmatic characters. The powerful debut novel from fantasys next superstar told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the magically gifted young man who.
After abandoning his chosen field of chemical engineering, pat became an itinerant student, wandering through clinical psychology, philosophy, medieval history, theater, and sociology. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss booksamillion. Mar 27, 2014 patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. The first book in the series, the name of the wind, was released in 2007, and the second book, the wise mans fear, was released in 2011. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss book journey. Day one, is a heroic fantasy novel written by american author patrick rothfuss. Patrick rothfuss currently lives in central wisconsin where he teaches at the local university. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
And of course now we have a new yardstick to measure ourselves by are we the sort of person who loves silent things, and can therefore claim some sort of intellectual kinship with vi hart, or are we only a person who claims to love silent things, in which case were still claiming the same. The kingkiller chronicle author patrick rothfuss gave an update on both the kingkiller tv show and his progress on book 3 in the bestselling fantasy series, the doors of stone, during an interview. 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. Daw books has just announced a november 4, 2014 publication. Pat started professional writing when he completed his graduate school where he studied a masters of arts in english literature. The slow regard of silent things is a brief, bittersweet glimpse of auris life, a small adventure all her own. Martins a song of ice and fire, and a mustread for all fans of hbos game of thrones. I just finished name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, dang was that a smooth read. Patrick rothfuss s new york timesbestselling debut novel is the riveting firstperson narrative of. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss harry potter and the deathly hallows by. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. You can of course ask when the next book is out and he is free not to say anything. Oct 25, 20 autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next.
See more of the name of the wind patrick rothfuss on facebook. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. He completed his first book in 2002 when he just started to teach at the university. The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1 by. The slow regard of silent things by patrick rothfuss book. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicle by patrick. Martin with game of thrones fans, rothfuss is endlessly pestered about his progress on the third book of his kingkiller chronicle, the highly anticipated sequel to the name. The doors of stone kingkiller chronicle wiki fandom. The name of the wind 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 most notorious wizard his world has ever seen. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books.
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. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss on january 5, 2019 january 7, 2019 by sheila book journey in book stuff a book long ago more years than i care to admit recommended to be by a friend who referred to this book as one of her favorite books. Martin doors of stone by patrick rothfuss the seeker by stephenie. Read the name of the wind online read free novel read. 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. Patrick rothfuss is the author of the megabestselling novels the name of the wind and the wise mans fear, and is currently hard at work on the doors of stone, the final volume in his epic. The name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. The name of the wind patrick rothfuss home facebook. I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are allowed in. Buy the name of the wind kingkiller chronicles reprint by rothfuss, patrick isbn.
The thing in the lackless boxfeb, 2014 making a mask for patrick rothfuss, part 2apr 3, 2014 what can we learn from the name of the wind. Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. A sequel entitled the wise mans fear was released on march 1, 2011 by daw books. The concluding part of the trilogy will pick up the story of kvothes life from where the wise mans fearleft it. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss powells books.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Buy the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss online at alibris. The name of the wind is the first kingkiller chronicle book by patrick rothfuss, and his debut novel. He is best known for his ongoing trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, which won him several awards, including the 2007 quill award for his debut novel, the name of the wind. Kingkiller chronicle author patrick rothfuss says book 3. Patrick james rothfuss born june 6, 1973 is an american writer of epic fantasy. 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 rothfuss reveals a big surprise detail about his upcoming book, the doors of stone. So, as the third book in the kingkiller chronicle is named the doors of stone, it is quite obviously required of us to consider the doors of which they are speaking.
His first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. At once joyous and haunting, this story offers a chance to see the world through auris eyes. 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 yet successful bid to. Kingkiller chronicle tv series release date and cast for. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 9780575081406, available at book. The book is called the name of the wind, and it is written by a new author, patrick rothfuss. This also had me a little worried, as i am becoming more and more wary of new authors. The thing in the lackless boxfeb, 2014 making a mask for patrick rothfuss, part 2apr 3, 2014 what can we learn from the name of the wind playing cards. The name of the wind is a rare find these days, fit for lovers of fantasy and newcomers to the genre alike.
I have spent the night with felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. Linmanuel miranda hes bloody good, this rothfuss guy. Kingkiller chronicle author patrick rothfuss shares a. The series focuses on a young man called kvothe, a legendary figure known throughout the land as a master magician. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Patrick rothfuss reveals a surprise detail about the book. As with any rightthinking fan of fantasy literature, i loved the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. His first novel, the name of the wind, was a publishers weekly best book of the year. The name of the wind general information authors patrick rothfuss country united states language english publication published by daw books date of publication march 27, 2007 media type print hardcover isbn 9780756404079 number of pages 662 the name of the wind is the first of three novels in the kingkiller chronicle series by american author patrick rothfuss. Its sequel, the wise mans fear, topped the new york times best seller list. The eagerly awaited third book of the kingkiller chronicle. If you do not want to be sat, curled up in the corner searching daily for news of the next book, doors of stone, you might want to wait for it to come out before trying these. The kingkiller chronicle is a fantasy series by patrick rothfuss, which recounts the story of kvothe, an adventurer and musician. Patrick rothfuss has 60 books on goodreads with 23438 ratings.
The name of the wind by rothfuss, patrick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Patrick rothfuss shared details about the upcoming book 3 in his kingkiller chronicle trilogy, doors of stone, via a twitch livestream on friday. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss goodreads. Growing up, pat as he is popularly known was raised like any other ordinary child in a normal family with parents that cared for him. A new novella from patrick rothfuss kingkiller chronicles series. Books by patrick rothfuss author of the name of the wind. All characters and events in this book are fictitious. All resemblance to persons living or dead is coincidental. Review of the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. Jun 11, 2014 i cant even tell you how long its been since i read any epic fantasy. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the name of the wind. The kingkiller chronicles is a series of massive fantasy books written by patrick rothfuss. This is the most exciting fantasy series since george r. May 04, 2009 last year i read two books with wind in their title the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss and the shadow of the wind by carlos ruiz zafon.
The first two books, the name of the wind and the wise mans fear, were released in 2007 and 2011. Critics are already throwing around comparisons to some of the biggest names in fantasy, including george r. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss abebooks passion for books. It tells the story of a young man who becomes the greatest magician ever. Sequel to the extraordinary the name of the wind, the wise mans fear is the second instalment of this superb fantasy trilogy from patrick rothfuss. Patrick rothfuss s most popular book is the name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle. The tuckerization is a tradition that got its name from sciencefiction author wilson tucker, who would consistently use his friends names for minor characters in his work. The name of the wind ebook written by patrick rothfuss. 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. Mar 27, 2007 the name of the wind ebook written by patrick rothfuss. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, followed by the wise mans fear.
Up next patrick rothfuss discusses the name of the wind duration. Full of secrets and mysteries, the slow regard of silent things is the story of a broken girl trying to live in a broken world. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick rothfuss 20140415 mp3 cd 1801. Waiting on wednesday the kingkiller chronicles book 3. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the. The doors of stone is the third and final novel in the kingkiller chronicle series by american author and a big name in the fantasy literature world, patrick rothfuss. Here is the problem with the final book of the trilogy. Authors will name drop their family and friends, sometimes altering the names a little so while the person in question recognizes themselves, the name still fits the genre.
The name of the wind kingkiller chronicle wiki fandom. I have read hundreds of fantasyscifi novels in my life and this is without a. Fantasy readersa notoriously discerning grouptend to dole out praise judiciously, which makes the reception of the name of the wind, the first volume in patrick rothfuss s the kingkiller chronicle, that much more remarkable. In pat rothfusss sure hands, the reader will experience a journey to the very heights of fantasy.
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