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.
Jeff There's no such thing as a stupid question Paul. At least, there didn't used to be. I'd say the main difference between the two is that WoT was terrib…moreThere's no such thing as a stupid question Paul. At least, there didn't used to be. I'd say the main difference between the two is that WoT was terrible. I suppose they both fall into the 'fantasy' category ... so there's that. Though I prefer to put WoT in the 'trash can' category.
I mean, come on bro- give Pat a little credit. WoT was written. Name of the Wind was authored. They're not even in the same league.(less)
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Joshua How so?
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Boy Blue One similarity may be that both authors will not live to see the end of their series.
Mar 05, 2018 08:16PM · flag
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