The name of the wind

The Kingkiller Chronicle, Day 1

Mass Market Paperback, 722 pages

English language

Published May 16, 2008 by DAW Books.

ISBN:
978-0-7564-0474-1
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OCLC Number:
225538273

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5 stars (52 reviews)

My name is Kvothe.

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.

You may have heard of me.

So begins a tale unequaled in fantasy literature—the story of a hero told in his own voice. It is a tale of sorrow, a tale of survival, a tale of one man’s search for meaning in his universe, and how that search, and the indomitable will that drove it, gave birth to a legend.

--back cover

4 editions

Review of 'The name of the wind' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

[3.5 rounded up to 4 stars]

There were enough things that frustrated me in this book to prevent a higher rating. The dialog and narration are occasionally awkward, some patterns (such as nearly every chapter ending with something along the lines of "little did I know how wrong I was about to be proven") are irritating, and while chasing after the careless girl when there's no shortage of superior options is romantic (if not idiotic) ...it does make me feel less sympathy for the protagonist when it gets him into trouble.

That said, the book was a lot of fun. Yes, it slowed down a good deal around the halfway mark, and I got the feeling that a lot of people, places, and stories were introduced that are not important and will not be resolved in the next book (and reviews of the next book seem to agree). But for …

Review of 'The name of the wind' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

All in all, I would label this book as a 4.5 but I am rounding up in its favor. I did not like the very slow start, it takes about 250 pages to really get the story rolling. From that part onwards, it gets more and more intriguing. Kvothe is an odd character, in a way. I am not usually fond of larger than life characters, but he has his flaws which saves him for me. I am intrigued to find out how the story goes on. I want to learn more about the Chandrian and the Amyr, about Kvothe, how he met Bast, and the true story behind Denna.

If you are looking for fantasy that tells a colorful story, with an emphasis on a magic university setting and a gifted student, check this one out for sure.

Bring on the next book!

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