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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.
Dance With Me Then A bit. In the Wheel of Time, it's the Tinkers and the Aiel, in the Kingkiller Chronicle it's the Edema Ruh and the Adem. Both are peoples of the same …moreA bit. In the Wheel of Time, it's the Tinkers and the Aiel, in the Kingkiller Chronicle it's the Edema Ruh and the Adem. Both are peoples of the same origin, refugees from the ancient times that chose completely different paths. I think I had noticed more similarities before but I've forgotten them since. It doesn't really bother me though. (less)
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Dance With Me Then Oh come on, Edema Ruh, Ademre - both obviously have the same linguistic roots. Granted, it hasn't been conformed yet. ...more
Dec 13, 2016 11:19AM · flag
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The Kanadian I never thought about or noticed this (4 years late to this party!)
That's crazy and it totally makes sense! ...more
Sep 20, 2020 12:34PM · flag
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