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The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #1)

Patrick Rothfuss

Start date: October 1, 2012

Finish date: October 31, 2012

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Apr 22, 2015 Jeannette rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I finished this 722 page novel in a week. Not just because I was on vacation, so I had time to do so, but because the further I got into the book, the harder it was to put down for long. It was exactly the sort of book I've been seeking for a long time. The kind of book that pulls me in and keeps me there. It's been a while since I've felt that way.

Rothfuss is great at world-building and creating a setting that you can really see and sink into, but without going so overboard that the story drags ...more

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Oct 08, 2013 S.C. rated it really liked it

The name of the wind is an amazing novel. Patrick Rothfuss is an incredible fantasy writer.

The Name of the Wind follows the life of the legendary Kvothe as he relates his life story to a chronicler over a period of three days.

A perfect book for lovers of epic fantasy. A great protagonist and plenty of interesting side characters. My favourite secondary character is Master Elodin. He entertains me so much! Any so called fan of epic fantasy should not miss out on this series.

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Jan 10, 2015 Matt rated it did not like it

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My main problem with this novel is the the main character. Kvothe. He is great at everything: math, music (both instrumental and voice), chemistry, physics, magic, etc. I found his genius unbelievable and annoying. I'm not sure there is anything in which he doesn't excel. He never truly struggled. He never grew as a person.

Bearing that in mind, this isn't that bad of a novel. I rolled my eyes a lot, but it turned out to be a quick read. I should say that I borrowed it from the library which turn ...more

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Jul 15, 2015 Peter rated it really liked it

I'm not that great at writing these reviews (as will be evidenced in this one,) but I really enjoyed this. Great characters that I formed attachments to. Can't wait to read the rest of the series and see where the story ends. ...more

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Apr 22, 2012 Elise rated it it was amazing

amazing book, can't wait to read the second one! I fell in love with this book very quickly, I'm about to read the second book and can't wait for the third one! ...more

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