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As with every epic fantasy novel, this one is way too long and detailed. That said, I practically consumed this one. A definite improvement on the comparable Robert Jordan’s “Wheel of Time” saga, The Name of the Wind digs deep into the main character himself. Flawed and reckless, Kvothe uses his unmatched wits and intelligence to pursue the faerie tale demons that changed his life forever as a young boy. Not a tale to be missed if you’re a fantasy lover.
Oct 03, 2021
Lisa
marked it as dnf
DNF @30%
I've seen several people review "The Name of the Wind" as the best post-Tolkien fantasy book (4.52 stars on Goodreads as of now, which is quite impressive) even going as far as calling it "life-changing." I didn't get that impression.
I'll admit that I was pretty into it for about the first half or so. It was refreshing reading a fantasy book that wasn't just a run-of-the-mill DnD campaign concocted by someone who wouldn't know good prose if it bit him in the rear (*ahem* Sanderson). The second h ...more
I'll admit that I was pretty into it for about the first half or so. It was refreshing reading a fantasy book that wasn't just a run-of-the-mill DnD campaign concocted by someone who wouldn't know good prose if it bit him in the rear (*ahem* Sanderson). The second h ...more
Jun 13, 2018
Kayleigh Holmes
marked it as to-read
Feb 27, 2019
Jessie E
marked it as to-read
Jul 14, 2022
Katie Lizotte
marked it as to-read
Mar 11, 2024
Monica
marked it as tbr-owned
