Paul asked this question about The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #1):
Anyone else notice the how the story line mimicked the wheel of time? I liked most of the story and there is plenty of original plot so I will recommend it but it was very similar to other books, just more condensed.
Dawnstream It did have lots of travel and convenient encounters with useful people, but this story focuses attention on one single character. The Wheel of Time h…moreIt did have lots of travel and convenient encounters with useful people, but this story focuses attention on one single character. The Wheel of Time had a huge story with many distinct individuals. I tried to read the series in college, but I couldn't commit enough brain power to it to keep everyone strait. I need try WoT again, without all that Calc, Chem, Bio and Physics buzzing around upstairs.(less)
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