Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. Authors will name drop their family and friends, sometimes altering the names a little so while the person in question recognizes themselves, the name still fits the genre. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss book journey. The series focuses on a young man called kvothe, a legendary figure known throughout the land as a master magician. Magic and mystery drive the name of the wind, the first book in patrick rothfuss kingkiller chronicle trilogy. From his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, to years spent as a nearferal orphan in a crime ridden city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a legendary school of magic, the name of the wind is a masterpiece that transports readers into the body and. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Read the name of the wind online read free novel read. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss abebooks passion for books. The name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. The name of the wind is an overall nice book and hopefully sets up a lot more exciting stuff in the next two books of patrick rothfuss trilogy. A new novella from patrick rothfuss kingkiller chronicles series. So, as the third book in the kingkiller chronicle is named the doors of stone, it is quite obviously required of us to consider the doors of which they are speaking.
His first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. Patrick rothfuss is the author of the megabestselling novels the name of the wind and the wise mans fear, and is currently hard at work on the doors of stone, the final volume in his epic. Mar 27, 2014 patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. It tells the story of a young man who becomes the greatest magician ever. Here is the problem with the final book of the trilogy. Patrick pat rothfuss was born in madison wisconsin in the united states of america. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the name of the wind.
Buy the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss online at alibris. While i personally didnt buy into the hype that doesnt mean i wouldnt finish the trilogy, at this point at least, because there are very engaging scenes that rothfuss writes that make the. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 9780575081406, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Kingkiller chronicle tv series release date and cast for. Sequel to the extraordinary the name of the wind, the wise mans fear is the second instalment of this superb fantasy trilogy from patrick rothfuss. This subreddit is dedicated to everything related to the kingkiller chronicle, a fantasy trilogy by patrick rothfuss, telling press j to jump to the feed. Listen to name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. He completed his first book in 2002 when he just started to teach at the university.
I have spent the night with felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. Patrick james rothfuss born june 6, 1973 is an american writer of epic fantasy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In pat rothfusss sure hands, the reader will experience a journey to the very heights of fantasy. As with any rightthinking fan of fantasy literature, i loved the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. Martin with game of thrones fans, rothfuss is endlessly pestered about his progress on the third book of his kingkiller chronicle, the highly anticipated sequel to the name.
At once joyous and haunting, this story offers a chance to see the world through auris eyes. The name of the wind, also called the kingkiller chronicle. I just finished name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, dang was that a smooth read. Waiting on wednesday the kingkiller chronicles book 3. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The name of the wind patrick rothfuss home facebook. The tuckerization is a tradition that got its name from sciencefiction author wilson tucker, who would consistently use his friends names for minor characters in his work. The first book in the series, the name of the wind, was released in 2007, and the second book, the wise mans fear, was released in 2011. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicle by patrick. Patrick loves words, laughs often, and dabbles in alchemy.
Linmanuel miranda hes bloody good, this rothfuss guy. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicle wiki fandom. A sequel entitled the wise mans fear was released on march 1, 2011 by daw books. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss harry potter and the deathly hallows by. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 9780575081406, available at book. The intimate narrative of his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, his years spent as a nearferal orphan in a crimeridden city, his daringly brazen yet successful. All characters and events in this book are fictitious. The concluding part of the trilogy will pick up the story of kvothes life from where the wise mans fearleft it. The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1 by. The intimate narrative of his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, his years spent as a nearferal orphan in a crimeridden city, his daringly brazen yet successful bid to. Jun 11, 2014 i cant even tell you how long its been since i read any epic fantasy. Martins a song of ice and fire, and a mustread for all fans of hbos game of thrones. Critics are already throwing around comparisons to some of the biggest names in fantasy, including george r. The name of the wind is a rare find these days, fit for lovers of fantasy and newcomers to the genre alike.
Patrick rothfuss shared details about the upcoming book 3 in his kingkiller chronicle trilogy, doors of stone, via a twitch livestream on friday. Patrick rothfuss reveals a surprise detail about the book. He is a science fiction and fantasy author who writes books that target young adults. The name of the wind the powerful debut novel from fantasys next superstar told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the magically gifted young man who grows to be the most notorious wizard his world has ever seen. Kingkiller chronicle author patrick rothfuss shares a. The thing in the lackless boxfeb, 2014 making a mask for patrick rothfuss, part 2apr 3, 2014 what can we learn from the name of the wind playing cards. This also had me a little worried, as i am becoming more and more wary of new authors. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss librarything. In this book, patrick rothfuss brings us into the world of one of the kingkiller chronicles most enigmatic characters. The name of the wind is the first kingkiller chronicle book by patrick rothfuss, and his debut novel. Mar 27, 2007 the name of the wind ebook written by patrick rothfuss.
Patrick rothfuss had the good fortune to be born in wisconsin in 1973, where the long winters and lack of cable television encouraged a love of reading and writing. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick rothfuss 2014 0415 on. The real reason rothfuss kingkiller 3 is not here yet. Its sequel, the wise mans fear, topped the new york times best seller list.
The name of the wind general information authors patrick rothfuss country united states language english publication published by daw books date of publication march 27, 2007 media type print hardcover isbn 9780756404079 number of pages 662 the name of the wind is the first of three novels in the kingkiller chronicle series by american author patrick rothfuss. You can of course ask when the next book is out and he is free not to say anything. And of course now we have a new yardstick to measure ourselves by are we the sort of person who loves silent things, and can therefore claim some sort of intellectual kinship with vi hart, or are we only a person who claims to love silent things, in which case were still claiming the same. Buy the name of the wind kingkiller chronicles reprint by rothfuss, patrick isbn. Patrick rothfuss currently lives in central wisconsin where he teaches at the local university. His first novel, the name of the wind, was a publishers weekly best book of the year. Kingkiller chronicle author patrick rothfuss says book 3. He is best known for his ongoing trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, which won him several awards, including the 2007 quill award for his debut novel, the name of the wind. Martin doors of stone by patrick rothfuss the seeker by stephenie. After abandoning his chosen field of chemical engineering, pat became an itinerant student, wandering through clinical psychology, philosophy, medieval history, theater, and sociology. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, followed by the wise mans fear. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts.
This is the most exciting fantasy series since george r. Patrick rothfuss s most popular book is the name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle. The kingkiller chronicle is a trilogy of fantasy novels by author patrick rothfuss. Ive wanted to know more about auri ever since well, since forever. Apr 01, 2008 the riveting firstperson narrative of a young man who grows to be the most notorious magician his world has ever seen. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Pat started professional writing when he completed his graduate school where he studied a masters of arts in english literature. And so, as perfectionism dictates, i will list every single door that ive noticed. See more of the name of the wind patrick rothfuss on facebook. The kingkiller chronicle author patrick rothfuss gave an update on both the kingkiller tv show and his progress on book 3 in the bestselling fantasy series, the doors of stone, during an interview. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. My only word of warning the third book in the trilogy is still not yet written after 6 years, with no perceived date available. Full of secrets and mysteries, the slow regard of silent things is the story of a broken girl trying to live in a broken world. The slow regard of silent things by patrick rothfuss book.
The slow regard of silent things is a brief, bittersweet glimpse of auris life, a small adventure all her own. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. The thing in the lackless boxfeb, 2014 making a mask for patrick rothfuss, part 2apr 3, 2014 what can we learn from the name of the wind. The doors of stone is the third and final novel in the kingkiller chronicle series.
Review of the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. The doors of stone is the third and final novel in the kingkiller chronicle series by american author and a big name in the fantasy literature world, patrick rothfuss. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick rothfuss 20140415 mp3 cd 1801. The eagerly awaited third book of the kingkiller chronicle. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss goodreads.
Up next patrick rothfuss discusses the name of the wind duration. If you do not want to be sat, curled up in the corner searching daily for news of the next book, doors of stone, you might want to wait for it to come out before trying these. Patrick rothfuss s new york timesbestselling debut novel is the riveting firstperson narrative of. Fantasy readersa notoriously discerning grouptend to dole out praise judiciously, which makes the reception of the name of the wind, the first volume in patrick rothfuss s the kingkiller chronicle, that much more remarkable. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss booksamillion. The name of the wind ebook written by patrick rothfuss. Patrick rothfuss reveals a big surprise detail about his upcoming book, the doors of stone. Daw books has just announced a november 4, 2014 publication. Oct 25, 20 autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss powells books. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss on january 5, 2019 january 7, 2019 by sheila book journey in book stuff a book long ago more years than i care to admit recommended to be by a friend who referred to this book as one of her favorite books.
Books by patrick rothfuss author of the name of the wind. The kingkiller chronicles is a series of massive fantasy books written by patrick rothfuss. The name of the wind by rothfuss, patrick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The story of wizardhero kvothe bounces between his wartorn present hiding out as an innkeeper and his spirited childhood among bards, stage performers, and conjurers. I cant exactly put my finger on what i loved about the book so much, but i have come to a comparison that i like. The kingkiller chronicle is a fantasy series by patrick rothfuss, which recounts the story of kvothe, an adventurer and musician. The doors of stone kingkiller chronicle wiki fandom. Growing up, pat as he is popularly known was raised like any other ordinary child in a normal family with parents that cared for him. The first two books, the name of the wind and the wise mans fear, were released in 2007 and 2011. The powerful debut novel from fantasys next superstar told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the magically gifted young man who. All resemblance to persons living or dead is coincidental. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings.
May 04, 2009 last year i read two books with wind in their title the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss and the shadow of the wind by carlos ruiz zafon. Culture the kingkiller chronicle the name of the wind the wise mans fear. Day one, is a heroic fantasy novel written by american author patrick rothfuss. The story is narrated from the third person, but mostly consists of kvothe narrating his life to a scribe in the first person. The book is called the name of the wind, and it is written by a new author, patrick rothfuss. I have read hundreds of fantasyscifi novels in my life and this is without a. I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are allowed in. Patrick rothfuss has 60 books on goodreads with 23438 ratings. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick.