Hardcover, 752 pages
English language
Published Aug. 7, 2017 by Gollancz.
This deluxe, illustrated edition celebrates the New York Times-bestselling series, The Kingkiller Chronicle, a masterful epic fantasy saga that has inspired readers worldwide This anniversary hardcover includes more than 50 pages of extra content! - Beautiful, iconic cover by artist Sam Weber and designer Paul Buckley - Gorgeous, never-before-seen illustrations by artist Dan Dos Santos - Detailed and updated world map by artist Nate Taylor - Brand-new author's note - Appendix detailing calendar system and currencies - Pronunciation guide of names and places
'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, …
This deluxe, illustrated edition celebrates the New York Times-bestselling series, The Kingkiller Chronicle, a masterful epic fantasy saga that has inspired readers worldwide This anniversary hardcover includes more than 50 pages of extra content! - Beautiful, iconic cover by artist Sam Weber and designer Paul Buckley - Gorgeous, never-before-seen illustrations by artist Dan Dos Santos - Detailed and updated world map by artist Nate Taylor - Brand-new author's note - Appendix detailing calendar system and currencies - Pronunciation guide of names and places
'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 innkeepter - from his childhood in a troupe of traveling 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, and an astounding must-read title.
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Patrick Rothfuss wrote a masterpiece. My friend had lend it to me as her and introduced it as her favourite book, it did not disappoint. Well written, epic, tense, funny and a fantastic world around university, magic, adventure and love. Involving tragic moments, humour, suspense and surprises.
Eine unterhaltsame, aber extrem langsame Geschichte. Ein wenig Harry Potter in der (gut ausgearbeiteten) Fantasywelt. Ich habe immer darauf gewartet, dass mal was "richtiges" passiert ... nur das kam nie.
Eine unterhaltsame, aber extrem langsame Geschichte. Ein wenig Harry Potter in der (gut ausgearbeiteten) Fantasywelt. Ich habe immer darauf gewartet, dass mal was "richtiges" passiert ... nur das kam nie.
Well written, funny sometimes, like someone telling a story at a fireplace. Felt cozy to me.
Contains a few not-so-constructive patterns (like "I need to make my heart of stone to control emotions"), but for me it was Ok, definitely better than in "Consider Phlebas".
Well written, funny sometimes, like someone telling a story at a fireplace. Felt cozy to me.
Contains a few not-so-constructive patterns (like "I need to make my heart of stone to control emotions"), but for me it was Ok, definitely better than in "Consider Phlebas".
I just finished rereading what I consider this decade's best fantasy novel, The Name of the Wind. The best way I can describe it, is a memoir told by the main character of the tale. It's got everything you could want, including dragons.
I just finished rereading what I consider this decade's best fantasy novel, The Name of the Wind. The best way I can describe it, is a memoir told by the main character of the tale. It's got everything you could want, including dragons.
