Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the name of the wind. The first two books, the name of the wind and the wise mans fear, were released in 2007. 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. 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. Full of music, magic, love, and loss, patrick rothfusss vivid and engaging debut fantasy knocked our socks off. Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the magica. Kingkiller chronicle author patrick rothfuss says book 3. No, patrick rothfuss is being involved in a lot of different projects. It was more like the two of us entered into a business partnership in order to more efficiently pursue our mutual interest of hating each other.
Wired book club just wrapped up their readthrough of the name of the wind and to cap off their introduction into the kingkiller chronicles, they have interviewed author patrick rothfuss about his. The kingkiller chronicle is a fantasy series by patrick rothfuss, which recounts the story of kvothe, an adventurer and musician. Patrick rothfuss has said that the third book in the main sequence will be the end of this particular arc in the story. The world of the name of the wind is populated by people with chronic head trauma.
It is an adaptation of the kingkiller chronicle book series by patrick rothfuss. On july 18, 20, twentieth century fox and new regency productions announced they have optioned the rights to the kingkiller chronicle books to develop into a television drama series. Magic and mystery drive the name of the wind, the first book in patrick rothfuss kingkiller chronicle trilogy. 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. Not only he is assisting to events, he was at pax west the late days of august where he was signing book copies for example, but he is also participating in other different cool projects. Patrick loves words, laughs often, and dabbles in alchemy. Pat started professional writing when he completed his graduate school where he studied a masters of arts in english literature. His first novel, the name of the wind audiobook, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year.
On a personal note, i never thought i would love any fantasy apart from harry potter and lotr. Patrick rothfuss has not released a date for the final installment in this truly epic trilogy. Listen to name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. His first novel, the name of the wind, was a publishers weekly best book of the year. In this book, patrick rothfuss brings us into the world of one of the kingkiller chronicle s most enigmatic characters. I counted at least four instances of a character falling, hitting his head, blacking out, and waking up a few hours later to then be filled in about what happened. Rothfuss spent most of sdcc in meetings about adapting the series, and shared how he explained just how impossible it was to turn the name of the wind into. Patrick rothfuss is a giant amongst fantasy novelists. Patrick rothfuss offered a progress update on book 3, the doors of. He will finish the third book and it will be released when both the time and the book is right. The name of the wind is a rare find these days, fit for lovers of fantasy and newcomers to the genre alike. Kvothe is not only relating his life story in a tale to the chronicler book one is day one of the storytelling, but spent his early life as an eduma ruh.
The name of the wind is the first volume in the kingkiller chronicles and tells the story of the notorious wizard kvothe. He spoke to the wind and it cradled and caressed him. The first two books, the name of the wind and the wise mans fear, were released in 2007 and 2011. I think i only found one typo in my copy of the book, but other than that, its perfect. He completed his first book in 2002 when he just started to teach at the university. Patrick rothfuss took time to describe things such as how the wind blew the leaves, the way the rocks looked by the side of the road, the texture of kvothes cloak, etc. The kingkiller chronicle is a trilogy of fantasy novels by author patrick rothfuss. I just finished name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, dang was that a smooth read. Patrick rothfuss currently lives in central wisconsin where he teaches at the local university. Day one, is a heroic fantasy novel written by american author patrick rothfuss. 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. In recent appearances author patrick rothfuss has talked about the. 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.
Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. 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. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 9780575081406, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. His first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. Read the name of the wind online read free novel read. It bore him to the ground as gently as a puff of thistledown and set him on his feet softly as a mothers kiss. He is a science fiction and fantasy author who writes books that target young adults. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, followed by the wise mans fear. Rothfuss exceeds every requirement that a scifi reader looks for in a good book. The first two novels in the trilogy, the name of the wind and the wise mans fear, were released in 2007 and 2011 respectively. Though it has only been out since april 2007, it has already been sold in 26 foreign countries. How the kingkiller chronicle book 3 is like public sex, according.
One thing many booksellers have in common is a weariness of answering questions about the publication date of the third book in patrick rothfuss kingkiller trilogy. The name of the wind, also called the kingkiller chronicle. Hardcover paperback kindle patrick pat rothfuss was born in madison wisconsin in the united states of america. To deem us simply enemies is to lose the true flavor of our relationship. I love kvothe and i love that its his story in his own words but you are still left wondering how he got to be this larger than life figure. The name of the wind ebook written by patrick rothfuss. The name of the wind is a very descriptive book, very detailed.
In pat rothfusss sure hands, the reader will experience a journey to the very heights of fantasy. But the name of the wind is so much morefor the story it tells reveals the truth. 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. And when he got to the ground and felt his side where theyd stabbed him, he saw that it werent hardly a scratch. Published april 2007 by penguin group daw first published march 27th 2007 more details. And to my father, who taught me if i was going to do something, i should take my time and do it right the first time. The name of the wind audiobook the kingkiller chronicle 1.
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 is quite simply the best fantasy novel of the past 10. Adaptations of the kingkiller chronicle kingkiller. Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle audiobook.
Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the magically gifted young man. The story is narrated from the third person, but mostly consists of kvothe narrating his life to a scribe in the first person. 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. 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. In this book, patrick rothfuss brings us into the world of one of the kingkiller chronicles most enigmatic characters. Kingkiller chronicle tv series release date and cast for. In this book, patrick rothfuss brings us into the world of one of the kingkiller. This is supposed to be the series that eclipses the lord of the rings and redefines the genre. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss goodreads. In the wise mans fear, kvothe searches for answers, attempting to uncover the truth about the. The story of wizardhero kvothe bounces between his wartorn present hiding out as an innkeeper and his spirited.
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. If someone put the book into my hands and i had absolutely nothing else in the world to do, i wouldnt read it. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Three other works are set in the kingkiller chronicle world. Rothfuss described how he finished his first draft for the entire kingkiller chronicle trilogy in the year 2000, about seven years before the publication of the first book in the series, the name. Not only is there not enough space to write several sentences on the title page of the book, but the longer and more detailed the quote, the more likely it is that ill goof part of it up and then we pretty much just have to throw that book into a fire. Kingkiller chronicle book 3 is moving forward but not fast says. 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. Fortunately, i found the name of the wind to be excellently written, complete with extensive vocabulary, masterful storytelling, clear events progression, and steady character development.
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