Feb 24, 2016 i mean i could read the name of the wind in 34 days, but i spent over a solid month listening to this audiobook. His first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. Rothfuss builds a slow burn fantasy narrative meant to keep you warm throughout dark nights of literary pursuits, rather than a showy bonfire that burns through all its material in. Listen free to name of the wind by patrick rothfuss with a. Apart from the eagerness to know the complete story, and eventhough the length of the book is quite high this book covers only a small party of kvothes life.
His novels have appeared on nprs top 100 science fictionfantasy books list and locus. The name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss cover art. Day one is the first fantasy book of the kingkiller chronicle fantasy series by patrick rothfuss this fantasy novel was recommended to me by a number of sources. The name of the wind read free ebook by patrick rothfuss in online reader directly on the web page. Magic and mystery drive the name of the wind, the first book in patrick rothfuss kingkiller chronicle trilogy. Mar 27, 2007 words are pale shadows of forgotten names. Back in 1999 i found a book written by another author, the name of the book had the word game in its title. The name of the wind is on the lengthier side when it comes to fantasy novels. Download the name of the wind audiobook by patrick. I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are allowed in. The name of the wind audiobook the kingkiller chronicle 1. The name of the wind important quotes supersummary. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide.
As he begins his tale, kote offers tantalizing hints. This is a scene from the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by nick podehl. Jan 29, 2014 the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. The book is largely told in a storywithinastory format, where the reader learns about the story of kvothes life as he narrates it to a scribe. I like to imagine real actors playing the characters of a book im reading. So this novel is several hours more than a typical fantasy read. My casting options for the name of the wind and wise mans fear of the kingkiller chronicles by patrick rothfuss. The waystone inn lay in silence, and it was a silence of three parts. This understanding subsequently allows control over the named. I feel that with his debut novel, the name of the wind, patrick rothfuss has set himself up to join the greats, provided his stream of literature continues to uphold this novels standard. Within the narrative, a scribe, chronicler, seeks out kvothe to record the heros story for posterity. The name of the wind book pdf, epub, mobi free download.
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. And when he got to the ground and felt his side where they. The the name of the wind community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. The book forms the first of the three parts of rothfusss kingkiller chronicle.
Orion have also released uk version of the audio books of the name of the wind and the wise mans fear narrated by rupert degas. An actor since the age of six, she is best known for her roles as heather in mgms remake of carrie 20, audrey in jesus henry christ 2011, and josephine in the tiff award winning short film, big girl 2005. The name of the wind, also called the kingkiller chronicle. Patrick rothfuss the name of the wind audiobook free online. 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 which is the best available audiobook. It bore him to the ground as gently as a puff of thistledown and set him on his feet softly as a mothers kiss. Purely fan made for practice and teachingintro music harry potter a n. It was originally published on march 27 2007 by daw books.
So begins a tale told from his own point of view a story unequaled in fantasy literature. The name of the wind opens with a prologue titled a silence of three parts which seems a little on the nose considering the opening lines. Listen to name of the wind audio book by patrick rothfuss. 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.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet and ios and android devices. Heroic genres of books are generally very fascinating and this is one of them. How the right story at the right time can change the world, how the teller can shape a life. After doing some research on my own, i found this book. Linmanuel miranda this deluxe, illustrated edition celebrates the new york timesbestselling series, the kingkiller chroniclea masterful epic fantasy saga that has inspired readers worldwide this anniversary hardcover includes more than 50. The power of names comes from the idea that knowing somethings true name reflects a true understanding of that object or idea. Nowadays there are so many trilogy books but the name of the wind is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, pursued by the wise mans fear and written by patrick rothfuss it was originally published on march 27 2007 by daw books. The name of the wind is a classic epic fantasy tale with a strong protagonist and hero named kvothe and is the first book in the king killer chronicles by patrick rothfus. Cameron monaghan actor the giver cameron monaghan was born in santa monica, california.
Aug 31, 2014 this is book one of a very popular fantasy series the kingkiller chronicles recounting the story of kvothe, a selfeffacing innkeeper not yet thirty, currently going by the name of kote. 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. Chapter 7, page 53the name of the wind is the story of a hero, although in the course of the entire book, readers never exactly find out what it is kvothe is known for. The name of the wind the name of the wind is a very straightforward book which you absolutely should not take at face value just because of its upfront nature. The average reader will take around 16 hours to read this story start to finish. Download the name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. This intriguing opening makes the reader wonder how silence could be made of three parts. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. A night at the bar lends itself to storytelling, and rupert degas incredible reading brings each character to life. 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. Kingkiller chronicle audiobooks listen to the full series. I mean i could read the name of the wind in 34 days, but i spent over a solid month listening to this audiobook.
This is my imaginary cast in order of appearance for the name of the wind and the wise mans fear by patrick rothfuss. I stumbled upon this page because im googling audio book as good as name of the wind rupert degas. May 15, 2009 listen free to name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss with a 30 day free trial. 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. Review of the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss.
The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle mp3 cd audiobook. Day one, is a heroic fantasy novel written by american author patrick rothfuss. Dont try to pronounce his name now, but after listening for a while and saying it over and over you will get it, it almost sounds like kwoathe. The name of the wind has a total word count that is slightly above 244,000. The name of the wind audiobook free online patrick rothfuss. For he knew the name of the wind, and so the wind obeyed him. Name of the wind audiobook free download and listen. It bore him to the ground as gently as a puff of thistledown and set him on his feet softly as a mother.
Oct 17, 2016 w hile i enjoy reading fiction, its a rarity for me to find fiction that truly captivates me, especially within the fantasy genre. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Full of music, magic, love, and loss, patrick rothfusss vivid and engaging debut fantasy knocked our socks off. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss audiobook. Brilliance audio has released us version of the audio books of the name of the wind and the wise mans fear narrated by nick podehl.
Despite this length, i found that audiobooks are growing on me i feel theyre an indulgent way to read when youre just too tired to use your eyes. The first two books, the name of the wind and the wise mans fear, were released in 2007 and 2011, respectively. The name of the wind npr coverage of the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. Mar 03, 2014 i truly think this book changes the game in respects fantasy literature. The kingkiller chronicle is a fantasy book series by patrick rothfuss, which recounts the story of kvothe, an adventurer and musician. Beagles the last unicorn, i was sitting pretty high in terms of what fantasy is capable of. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss goodreads.
The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert. Nowadays there are so many trilogy books but the name of the wind is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, pursued by the wise mans fear and written by patrick rothfuss. However you will find little to no books that are executed better then the name of the wind, and in my opinion you will never find a character with more character than kvothe. Samantha gail weinstein was born on march 20, 1995 in toronto, canada. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. Some books may have better overall plots, some may have better worlds, or better systems of magic. I have spent the night with felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. Clarkes book the nine billion names of god and fantasy novels by many authors from lloyd alexander and j. But i want to make clear from the outset that the book was fine. Download or stream the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. His saga is told by the literary device of the frame story or miseenabyme a story within a story. Linmanuel miranda hes bloody good, this rothfuss guy. The name of the wind is a very straightforward book which you absolute.
Oct 15, 2020 find out why the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss is on time s list of the best fantasy books of all time. The name of the wind is the story of a hero, although in the course of the entire book, readers never exactly find out what it is kvothe is known for. Extract 1 of patrick rothfuss the name of the wind part 1 of the kingkiller chronicles. Another version was released on tape narrated by fred major for. I devoured it and quickly went back to get the second book in the same series by the same author, this one had the word clash in its title. Buy the name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book online 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. The name of the wind is a book that took me months to finish, but not because i didnt enjoy it.
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