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The name of the wind, ready player one, and american gods these are. Download or stream the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. His beautiful words lent me to, if possible, a deeper love of books. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick. The name of the wind audiobook the kingkiller chronicle 1.
The 1st book ending ended like another book was imminent so i feel sorry for anyone that read it when it came out as second book took another 4 years. Name of the wind, the audiobook by patrick rothfuss. Im going to be spending on the order of 30 hours in the car over christmas break, driving to and from home to be with my family. The narrator is marvellous and transports the listener to another place and time. I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are allowed in. Patrick rothfuss fantasy novel the name of the wind ends as it begins. Theres magic, discovery, mystery, love and intrigue set in a brand new fantasy world. Well, this week at wired book club, were a pandemonium of five parts. Sep 19, 2011 the name of the wind is kvothes story, but its also the story of an entire, wellrealized fantasy world.
Jun 30, 2008 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. Fantasy readersa notoriously discerning grouptend to dole out praise judiciously, which makes the reception of the name of the wind, the first volume in patrick rothfusss the kingkiller chronicle, that much more remarkable. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. Patrick rothfuss currently lives in central wisconsin where he teaches at the local university. Book 1 gollancz 50 a first printing thus by patrick rothfuss introduction by stephen deas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, followed by the wise mans fear. Download the name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. Im on second book and think this book may end same way and third and final book is nowhere near ready for release i forgot to check and i hate unfinished work. On a continent ruled by three empires, some are born with a witchery, a magical skill that sets them apart from others. 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. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, first edition.
The name of the wind was wellwritten, well structured, and makes a cliched story into one that has some depth and creativity. His first novel, the name of the wind, was a publishers weekly best book of the year. The name of the wind is kvothes story, but its also the story of an entire, wellrealized fantasy world. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during the day. His first novel, the name of the wind, was a 2007 quill award winner and a publishers weekly. I probably underestimated the power of mary sue characters. The name of the wind is a fantasy book by patrick rothfuss, the main character is called kvothe, an arcanist who has left a life of adventure and sorrow to become an innkeeper in a small town. Kingkiller chronicleseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. Jun 10, 2012 this book uses a unique style of a story within a story that works really well. A novel of such power that the reader will be unable. I love kvothe and i love that its his story in his own words but you are still left wondering how he got to be this larger than life figure.
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The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant access. Im fairly certain their is only one narrator for the english version. That unique structure gives the audiobooks narrators, adjoah andoh and. It is not the most unique dream novel to ever hit racks. A night at the bar lends itself to storytelling, and rupert degas incredible reading brings each character to life. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Nick podehl narrated audio books at simply audiobooks. Kingkiller chronicles, day 1 unabridged audiobook, by patrick rothfuss.
Get name of the wind by patrick rothfuss audiobook free. Patrick rothfuss audio books, best sellers, author bio. Patrick rothfuss has created a masterpiece in literature with his pen and it has been given voice by nick podehls narration. I was quite surprised by how many people actually like this book that much. Name of the wind, download cheaper by the dozen ebook pdf free the. Kingkiller chronicles, day 1 unabridged the name of the wind. You fly through the pages, heedless of hour or other commitments. Download the name of the wind audiobook by patrick. Im currently on my 6th listen and i just cant find anything close to this good. Day one, is a heroic fantasy novel written by american author patrick rothfuss. The name of the wind which is the best available audiobook of this. The name of the wind npr coverage of the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss.
Feb 03, 2017 patrick rothfuss announces the name of the wind tenth anniversary edition and shares updates on the kingkiller chronicle book 3 stubby the rocket fri feb 3, 2017 6. 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. Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle audiobook. Listen to name of the wind, the a novel by patrick rothfuss available from rakuten kobo. In this followup to new york times bestselling truthwitch, a shadow man haunts the nubrevnan streets, leaving corpses in his wakeand then raising those corpses from the dead. The name of the wind which is the best available audiobook. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of. The name of the winds patrick rothfuss, the name of the winds audiobook. May 15, 2009 listen to name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. The name of the wind is fantasy at its very best, and an astounding mustread title. Patrick rothfuss announces the name of the wind tenth anniversary edition and shares updates on the kingkiller chronicle book 3 stubby the rocket fri. Read the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss available from rakuten kobo. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert degas extract 1 by orionbooks published on 20120528t14.
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. The name of the winds patrick rothfuss the name of the. Buy the audio book cd book the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss at indigo. Im just gonna oversee that this person actually wrote into the book.
Part two of the name of the wind i have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. The author is a genius, i wondered if a book could hold my attention for twenty plus hours, and it did and i was left longing for more. Listen to name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. My name on the wind selected poems of diego valeri by palma, michael, translator diego valeri and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The name of the wind, book by patrick rothfuss audio book. Its innovation comes not from its reality or characters fors gods sake, take a gander at the guide with the book.
Forgiving download the name of the wind the kingkiller. I stumbled upon this page because im googling audio book as good as name of the wind rupert degas. Patrick loves words, laughs often, and dabbles in alchemy. Dec 15, 2009 the name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick rothfussanick podehln audiobook on. The name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. The name of the wind ebook by patrick rothfuss rakuten kobo. Critics are already throwing around comparisons to some of the biggest names in fantasy, including george r. Name of the wind follows the trials of a burgeoning young hero, kvothe, as he begins his life long quest to discover and destroy the magical beings who killed his parents. Apparently a lot of people still really like this kind of perfect people doing amazing things in fantasy genr. Extract 1 of patrick rothfuss the name of the wind part 1 of the kingkiller chronicles. Let it be known that all seven members of wired book. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. Having said that, the second book in the series is not as good by half, and succumbs in a lot of places to the tropes it was trying to deconstruct in the first place.
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