Would calling this a grown up Harry Potter be accurate?

[Frederic]

Been pondering a similar question for a few days. Reading this series does make me feel the same kind of emotions as when I initially read Harry Potter. I feel it's closer to Potter than to Tolkien, for instance.

[Buddhangela]

Hell no! Harry Potter had female characters, and Harry was a likeable kid. The main character in these books is so perfect he's a bore. The prose is nauseating at times. I don't know why so many people love this author or these books. It's really an extremely long telling of the story of one man who is helplessly in love with himself.

[Pieter]

I wouldn't say that. Yes, Kvothe spends the majority of the first book at the university. Yes, both his parents are dead, just like Harry's, and yes, some might compare Simmon to Ron, so I could see that, but I don't think so. The magic system and worldbuilding is so different, so when I read it I didn't make the connection at all. This is the first I've heard of it. Definitely recommend this book though it is amazing.

[David]

I can see where one might draw similarities between the two books. Yes there does involve a fantasy magic system, yes there is a male protagonist, and yes he does go to the elite magic school of the world. But that's about where the similarities end. The biggest contrast between the books is the difference in writing styles between JK Rolling and Rothfuss. Harry Potter is focused more on the allure of the setting while Name of the Wind focuses on characters and story building. In my opinion NOTW is linguistically far superior and more engaging to read due to the copious amounts of subtle hints, poetic writing style, and prose

[Jesse]

"Grown up Harry Potter" would be inaccurate, though it does has similarities. In actuality, and I would be curious to see if people agree/disagree, but it rivals quite a few books simultaneously to me. It reminds me of Harry Potter in some ways, but also Lord of the rings, the alchemist(?), and the bible all in one. The Name of the Wind

[Alexw]

This is not a grown-up Harry Potter but a blatant rip off of Harry Potter-hope JK sues him out of existence.

[Rob]

Yes, but that doesnt mean it isnt good. About 2/3 through the book I realized it, and even had to check and make sure it came out after Harry Potter. It's an R-rated (not NC-17) teenage Harry Potter.

*SPOILERS*
If Harry's parents and entire extended family were virtually murdered in front of him and he had to live off the streets as a beggar until he paid to go to Hogwarts University (not primary school), then it's very similar in archecture.

[O.]

Yeah - that's kinda how I used to sell it to friends ☺️

[M.S.J]

No, not for me at least. It's fun and I loved it because of how it was written. As with all books it could be for you or not but don't look at it with the idea that this is just an adult harry potter.

[Marlena]

Jajaja ¡no! Una va sobre un chico que nació siendo leyenda y el otro de un chico que forjó su propia leyenda. Uno acabó una guerra y el otro la provocó.
Son mundos MUY diferentes con perspectivas muy distintas. Lo único que tienen en común es la presencia de una escuela de magia.

[Lil]

Harry Potter but peak fiction.

[Pennie]

absolutely...very adult comparatively though