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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.
Amenophis Wish I could say WoT raises to a quarter of this book's value ... But it just doesn't. It is entirely other league. You may compare it to Tolkien. Jor…moreWish I could say WoT raises to a quarter of this book's value ... But it just doesn't. It is entirely other league. You may compare it to Tolkien. Jordan is slow going and tedious to parse the phrase where Rothfuss is eloquent yet poetical ... as for the characters, Kvothe is ALIVE and PULSING throughout both of the books, while Jordan's are staggering if not hitting their heads against the same door-frame in every single book utterly failing credibility. No comparison. (less)
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Joshua I am sorry but while I do love this series it is no where near as good as the wheel of time. The Wheel of Time feels like real people from nothing rai ...more
Jan 21, 2016 05:05PM
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Mike Bassi I totally agree. Name of the Wind >>>> 4 x WoT
Jan 01, 2018 02:20AM
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Bryce Bruns I'm with Joshua. Wheel of Time is a journey and intimate adventure. Neither of which should be quick or shallow. the character development and growth ...more
Nov 08, 2018 09:41PM
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