The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle: Day One)

NOT TO BE MISSED: THE POWERFUL DEBUT NOVEL FROM FANTASY'S NEXT SUPERSTAR Told in Kvothe's 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.The intimate narrative of his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, his years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-ridden city, his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a legendary school of magic, and his life as a fugitive after the murder of a king form a gripping coming-of-age story unrivaled in recent literature. A high-action story written with a poet's hand, The Name of the Wind is a masterpiece that will transport readers into the body and mind of a wizard.

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ISBN: 9780756404079
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Product Rating: 98/100 (from 5 reviews)
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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 20, 2007 Type: User Review

In Awe

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...
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5.00/5

From: Amazon Posted: Apr 19, 2007 Type: User Review

Wow!

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: read full review | report as inappropriate

5.00/5

From: Amazon Posted: Apr 18, 2007 Type: User Review

5-Star+ read from talented new writer

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...
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5.00/5

From: Amazon Posted: Apr 15, 2007 Type: User Review

Sad that the story ended

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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5.00/5

From: Amazon Posted: Apr 13, 2007 Type: User Review

Literary Schmiterary

Don't really know what to say, so I'll let some other eggheads ramble on about characterization, plot development and all the other literary crap you're supposed to put in a review. All I have to say is buy this book when you have nothing else to...
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5.00/5

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