No list of fantasy novels like the name of the wind would be complete without including a neil gaiman book, and his 1996 novel, neverwhere is an excellent choice. As with all the very best books in our field, its not the fantasy trappings wonderful as they are that make this novel so good, but what the author has to say about true, common. No recommendations found we dont have any recommendations for nameofthewind right now. The name of the wind to know kvothe is to love him. Unbeatable ebook deals, handpicked recommendations, and updates from your favorite authors. The name of the wind ebook by patrick rothfuss rakuten kobo. These 20 books like the name of the wind will sweep you away. Books if you like the kingkiller chronicle 33 books. So begins a tale told from his own point of viewa story unequaled in fantasy literature. The name of the wind is an epic fantasy by patrick rothfuss in which the legendary hero kvothe, now in hiding as waystone inn owner kote, recounts his past experiences to chronicler, a story collector. The name of the wind is the first volume in the kingkiller chronicles and tells the story of the notorious wizard kvothe. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Our story thus far over the last few weeks, a lot of people have emailed me, asking if a summary of the name of the wind somewhere that they can use to refresh themselves before starting the wise mans fear. From the characters to the environments everything is connected in a way that makes perfect sense.
I loved the main characters and was rooting for kvothe and arlen the entire way. See more ideas about the kingkiller chronicles, the wise mans fear and patrick rothfuss. Just like the name of the wind, it is a book where the author wasnt afraid to avoid traditional fantasy tropes in favor of something a little different. The hero of the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss is a man who has done it all, and now he just wants to be left alone to run his inn in peace. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, followed by the wise mans fear. Users who like the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert degas extract 1. Unlike a lot of other fantasy books, this series features a lot of philosophy, which is certainly unique. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss overdrive. What are some other good fantasy books that have a similar style or rhythm. The kingkiller chronicle is a fantasy series by patrick rothfuss, which recounts the story of kvothe, an adventurer and musician.
The name of the wind kingkiller chronicle series book 1 patrick rothfuss author 2007 the wise mans fear kingkiller chronicle series book 2 patrick rothfuss author 2011 the slow regard of silent things kingkiller chronicle series book 2 patrick rothfuss author patrick rothfuss narrator. The first two novels in the trilogy, the name of the wind and the wise mans fear, were released in 2007 and 2011 respectively. His novels have appeared on nprs top 100 science fictionfantasy. Get recommendations for free and discounted ebooks from our expert editorial team, from bestsellers to hidden gems. We are in the midst of the golden age of fantasy literature and people are eagerly looking for more books like the name of the wind. Patrick rothfuss wrote the name of the wind in 2007 in an effort to write a fantasy book without resorting to any of the generic tropes of the. Mar 27, 2007 his first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year.
Chapters 117, chapters 1835, chapters 3656, chapters 5772, chapter 73epilogue. The story, as former hero and innkeeper kote tells a chronicler, is his life, under a different name. Patrick rothfuss fantasy novel the name of the wind ends as it begins. The awardwinning narrative is the first in the authors bestselling kingkiller chronicle trilogy. Spoilers actually enhance your enjoyment books the. If there had been a crowd, even a handful of men inside the inn, they would have filled the silence with conversation and laughter, the clatter and clamor one. The name of the wind is kvothes story, but its also the story of an entire, wellrealized fantasy world. You fly through the pages, heedless of hour or other commitments.
Patrick rothfuss currently lives in central wisconsin where he teaches at the local university. Check out selected results from nypl title quest 2019, held august 2, 2019, as well as title quest 2018. I am not sure i agree with this assertion, though that the reason spoilers dont matter is. The kingkiller chronicle 2 book series kindle edition. Well, this week at wired book club, were a pandemonium of five parts. Kingkiller chronicleseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. Author patrick rothfuss teaches english at the university of wisconsinstevens point, and he describes himself in self. The kingkiller chronicles kvothe has never looked better. How old holly came to be in unfettered 20, edited by. Epic as kvothes adventures, these reads will help you wait for the final book. I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are allowed in. If you like name of the wind you might like similar books. When voting, if you want to change the order of your list, you can renumber it in the list on the right side of the page desktop version.
Books similar to the name of the wind the kingkiller. The name of the wind has everything fantasy readers like, magic and mysteries and ancient evil, but its also humorous and terrifying and completely believable. The name of the wind mass market paperback april 1, 2008. Users who reposted the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert degas extract 1. If you like name of the wind recommendations youtube. Oct 10, 2010 hi, i was wondering if anyone knew of any books like name of the wind or the paintedwarded man. Books if you like the kingkiller chronicle if voting on a series, choose either the series itself or the first book of the series only. Sep 19, 2011 the name of the wind is kvothes story, but its also the story of an entire, wellrealized fantasy world.
Its sort of like harry potter meets lord of the rings. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles, patrick rothfuss. Apr 14, 2019 the name of the wind to know kvothe is to love him. Playlists containing the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert degas extract 1. If voting on a series, choose either the series itself or the first book of the series only. The social satire, the exposition of societys flaws and the way the author explains this universes magic as if it were science help create a truly immersive world full of misteries but where everything can be explained and comprehended in detail. I suspect the chances of your owning a copy of patrick j. 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. I have spent the night with felurian and left with both my sanity and my life.
His first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. Well, this week at wired book club, were a pandemonium of. The real reason rothfuss kingkiller 3 is not here yet. Looking for books like name of the wind i just finished the first 2 books of the kingkiller chronicles, and i cant get enough of patrick rothfuss prose. The name of the wind, also called the kingkiller chronicle. The name of the wind is fantasy at its very best, and an astounding mustread title.
Patrick loves words, laughs often, and dabbles in alchemy. The plot in both was excellent and they were both real page turners. Get alerted about discounts, new releases, and preorders from your favorite authors. It can be tough to remember the title and author of a book you read a long time ago. The authors debut novel, which launched the kingkiller chronicle trilogy, stunned pretty.
A vocabulary list featuring the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, chapters 117. After gaining his reputation at a very young age with included being expelled from university younger than most who are allowed in, talking to gods and writing songs, he dissapeared. The story is narrated from the third person, but mostly consists of kvothe narrating his life to a scribe in the first person. If there had been a wind it would have sighed through the trees, set the inn. Come to think of it i was looking forward for a cartoon show with all that tom and jerry colorful stuff.
Now in the wise mans fear, day two of the kingkiller chronicle, kvothe takes his first steps on the path of the hero and learns how difficult life can be when a man becomes a legend in his own time. There is a rising demand for stylized prose, puns, lengthy tomes offering the reader a long, rich, and deeply immersive experience, and clever, even unreliable narrators. Let it be known that all seven members of wired book. The name of the wind came out in 2007, rothfuss began during this, the final part of the chat. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, chapters 117. Day one, is a heroic fantasy novel written by american author patrick rothfuss. This is an update of a previous post by sharon rickson. The name of the wind books like game of thrones popsugar. And i knew the names you mentioned here like the name of the wind and the wise asss fear or so, oh yeah it was a funny cartoony story i read some years ago. Generate a random story title thats relevant to your genre. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title the new.
I was wondering if anyone knew of any books like name of the wind or the paintedwarded man. Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. Three other works are set in the kingkiller chronicle world. I am not sure i agree with this assertion, though that the reason spoilers dont matter is because plot is overrated, and plots are just. Full of music, magic, love, and loss, patrick rothfusss vivid and engaging debut fantasy knocked our socks off. Book title generator the ultimate bank of 10,000 titles.
We talk to patrick rothfuss about his beloved kingkiller chronicle trilogy. There are 197 flags here, of various nations, territories, political entities. The lies of locke lamora is very similar to the name of the wind. In these pages you will come to know kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragonslayer, the legendhunter, the lover, the thief and the infamous assassin. See more ideas about the kingkiller chronicles, the. Are you looking for books like the name of the wind. Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss overdrive rakuten. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings.
You can pick between fantasy, crime, mystery, romance, or scifi. I enjoyed the story of book 1, and was invested enough in the characters to get through book 2. Mar 21, 2018 there are 197 flags here, of various nations, territories, political entities. Say instead that the name of the wind is one of the best stories told in any medium in a decade. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. If you like the name of the wind you might like similar books the wise mans fear, the final empire, the way of kings, the slow regard of silent things, the lies of locke lamora. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title by gwen glazer, communications november 22, 2017. Then a mysterious villain wipes out his family, and he decides to study magic after grieving for a long while. Patrick rothfuss has said that the third book in the main sequence will be the end of this particular arc in the story. Patrick rothfusss the name of the wind transfixed the four corners of the fantasy world when it was released in 2007.
I dont like my fantasy prose to be super flowery, just like i dont like my scifi prose to be super technical. The first book in the kingkiller chronicle series tells the story of a legendary magician name kvothe. Kvothe started life as a budding bard, ready to sing narratives. It tells the tale of kvothe, a roughish magician and musician living under an assumed name who unspools his legendary life story of song and adventure and his search for the. His first novel, the name of the wind, was a publishers weekly best book of the year. Honestly it was only because of this subreddit that i was able to get through the first 100 pages of name of the wind. Harry potter fans craving a new mindblowing series should look no further than the name of the windthe first book in a trilogy about an orphan boy who becomes a legend. Patrick rothfuss announces the name of the wind tenth. If you use my affiliate link i get a small commission. Discover 7 exciting fantasy books similar to the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. The name of the wind is quite simply the best fantasy novel of the past 10 years, although attaching a genre qualification threatens to damn it with faint praise.
The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, the wise mans fear by patrick rothfuss, the way of kings, part 1 by brandon sander. Author patrick rothfuss teaches english at the university of wisconsinstevens point, and he describes himself in selfdeprecating terms. Aug 17, 2011 this is the nerdy, obsessive way i like to behave. Here are some recommendations if you like name of the wind.
Books like name of the wind or the warded man science. Harry potter fans craving a new mindblowing series should look no further than the name of the wind the first book in a trilogy about an orphan boy who becomes a legend. Spoilers actually enhance your enjoyment books the guardian. Looking for some books like kingkiller chronicles while patrick rothfuss writes the last volume in the series. The novel follows richard mayhew, a seemingly normal london man who, through a series of events, is transported to an alternative london that is completely based in the london.
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