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The Name of the Wind

The Kingkiller Chronicle, Book 1

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The Name of the Wind

By: Patrick Rothfuss
Narrated by: Rupert Degas
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In The Name of the Wind, Patrick Rothfuss brings together elements from all the great fantasy writers, from George R. R. Martin to Robert Jordan, to create a thrilling and intricately spun story that will leave you breathless.

I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep.

My name is Kvothe. You may have heard of me.

So begins the tale of Kvothe - currently known as Kote, the unassuming innkeeper - from his childhood in a troupe of travelling players, through his years spent as a near feral orphan in a crime riddled city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a difficult and dangerous school of magic.

In these pages you will come to know Kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragon-slayer, the legend hunter, the lover, the thief and the infamous assassin.

The Name of the Wind is fantasy at its very best.

Read by Rupert Degas.

Please note this is now the entire audio of this book.

©2007 Patrick Rothfuss (P)2012 Orion Publishing Group
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If you could sum up The Name of the Wind (Part One) in three words, what would they be?

roller coaster adventure

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Name of the Wind (Part One)?

In the forest before the "monster" came!

Have you listened to any of Rupert Degas’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

A fantasy that appears real.

Any additional comments?

The characters are strong and truly interesting. The magic seemed really possible. The world they all lived in, so down to earth one believed it all to be real. A delightful listen.

"Can't put it down" type of listen.

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What made the experience of listening to The Name of the Wind (Part One) the most enjoyable?

The mix of fantasy and realisim the author provides.

What other book might you compare The Name of the Wind (Part One) to, and why?

The Joe Abercrombie novels - they were more military and these are more magic and fantasy but the quality of the story and the characters is very similar.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The application to the University or the first public playing of the Lute - beautiful story telling

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Music, Magic and Mayhem in a world you would want to visit!

Any additional comments?

I'm not a regular reader of 'Fantasy' novels but I am now hooked on this wonderful world that Patrick Rothuss has created and I am now working my way through the complete set - I am so glad I trusted previous reviewers comments

Thanks To Those Who Recommended Name of The Wind

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The story here grabs you from the first few words. Starts with a young boy and his family, goes on through his trials and tribulations in life. Sadness, pain, laughter and love are all focused in the story telling and holds your attention. You cry with the boy, you feel the pain of those suffering, pity for those who are not able to be helped, anger that this should be like this then joy as a small act will lead to victory on a larger scale. You will be alongside of him as he grows, and your heart will reach out to him several times and if like me you want to hug him. Am getting the next book shortly and know I will be equally enthralled. A big big book with storytelling by Patrick Rothfuss and beautifully narrated by Rupert Degads

Held me enraptured from the start

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First ever narrator I really liked, usually hate them when they try to make all the different voices and just do it badly, but this guy actually managed to make just small differences, and that made a huge difference for me.

And you know what? No. I liked this book. It was entertaining, there was story, there were things happening and I was interested in the characters. So many have complained about this book not treating women like people, or how the main character is the best at everything he does, and so on. But seriously?
This IS a story about a remarkable boy that does remarkable things, not everyone in all the stories has to be completely flawed yet manage to work through all their flaws and save the world.

And yeah, women weren't the strongest and they weren't the focus, but that's not what this book was about. Tell me the girl who is like Denna or Auri and is NOT strong by surviving they ways they do and choosing it themselves. You can always find things to complain about, had Denna been immensely strong the problem would be that the author tried too hard, had she been very weak then oh he is sexist, had she been completely plain he would also be sexist. In todays society there simply is no way to please all, and this story is not trying to do that.

So no, I don't think this was a bad Harry Potter fake out, this is a story about a remarkable boy and his adventures. Let him be remarkable, it's interesting.

This was good, despite the reviews!

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Slightly hard to get into but once engaged ... enthralling! Narrator excellent, characterisation excellent, story powerful and moving

Totally engaging

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A fascinating story and a brilliant one to revisit having read the book. Rothfuss’ writing style is immersive and timeless, I highly recommend this

Very Very Good

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This is possibly my favourite book ever - it's such a great story, easy listen, brilliant world building and characters. Everyone I've told to read it love it too

Favourite

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I couldn't sleep, I couldn't think, I had to just keep listening, it was so good. I initially didn't like the set up premise, but did enjoy the opportunities for Easter eggs of the narrative.
There are great complex characters and an interesting story with many arcs and moving pieces. I loved the magic type used and that good and bad things happen to the protagonist, it gets pretty dark and the side tracks make sense. I immediately bought the next book.

addicted

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Absolutely loved every moment - Had me on the edge of my seat through out. Sometimes I cried or laughed out loud. Thought provoking - didn't want the experience to end!

Utterly brilliant!

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I love this book. It's a great story. Onto book two now. I really wish this story/series was finished though.

I love this book.

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