The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle, Day 1) | Patrick Rothfuss

The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle, Day 1) | Patrick Rothfuss | One of the best fantasy stories written since Tolkien.

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	The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle, Day 1) Patrick Rothfuss DAW, 2008 - 736 pages average customer review:based on 375 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Like a Fine Wine

Firstly, as a novice writer, I'm impressed with the skill in which Patrick Rothfuss writes this novel. I did notice some minor editing flaws, but it's rare that anything is totally perfect. Rothfuss has created an entire world, complete with a unique, ornate history, that leaves me just shy of believing that it exists. Speaking from experience, I know how much time and effort creating a totally new world takes, and Rothfuss has done an AMAZING job.

Secondly, the storyline is not just your run-of-the-mill fantasy/fiction that is sickeningly common these days. While I can see some of his inspirations, he has turned them into something truly amazing and original. He has taken time with each of his characters to construct complex individual personalities that are very real. His hero, Kvothe, especially, is a wonderful creation that I am sure will live on through the ages.

Lastly, Rothfuss weaves a tale that lets the reader use his or her imagination, while allowing his descriptions to give his readers perfect visualizations. I literally could not put the book down, it was so enthralling! I loved reading every single word, every page, and I can't wait until the sequel comes out. I have rarely enjoyed, nay, savored, a book so thoroughly! To me, it was a breath of fresh air in the stagnant onslaught of new fiction that all seem to be cut from the same mold. I could not get enough of it, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a good story--children, teens, or adults.

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One of the best fantasy stories written since Tolkien.

Alright let me first say, I read this book on the whim. I really was worried that it was going to be an over written novel that plagues the genre with the my'eths and the my'lord colloquial annoyances. It wasn't it was written with the tone of someone who you can relate with even if your 20 something, a teen or a grown up you can see yourself as that young man and it makes the book. It's written to inspire and with imagination. It's pretty much pg 13 as far as books go although it's marketed with a darkness to it.

I loved it simply and I was pleasantly surpised too. I cannot wait for the second. The characters were a bit underdeveloped if there was any con, I am pretty sure those will be answers left to the next novel.

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One of the best novels I have ever read

Superbly written story with strong and intelligent male characters. Really liked the author's writing style and he got the interactions between the characters so "right". Will definitley be purchasing the next book.

Admittedly, the Pros Outweigh the Cons

I'd like to start by saying that by no means is the The Name of the Wind perfect. In fact, nothing's perfect (and paradoxically, some people claim that's what makes everything so beautiful... which makes no sense...). Like any bundle of pages that we call books, The Name of the Wind has both its pros and cons. However, I think too many reviewers here are quick to dismiss one or the other, or refuse to weigh them properly as a whole. I'm trying to do something like the latter here.

Some common problems people have with novel arise from the fact most of it takes place in the memories of the protagonist, Kvothe. While some find his narrative slow moving and obnoxious, others may find it charming. I rather like it. What gets a lot of people is that in the present, the world appears full of strife and conflict, and Kvothe seems pivotal to it all. While there's a decent amount of action in Kvothe's recollection, some might be irked by the looming action of the present that is NOT addressed (yet) in the story. If you only read for battle scene after battle scene, then this will not be the book for you.

On the other hand (segueing into the pros), there are many more things to like about this novel. Most of the characters are well thought out, and act much like real people would. Though Kvothe's large repertoire of knowledge may seem ridiculous to some, considering the context, I found it interesting and believable. It's also the wide variety of characters, and their interactions, that make up the largest part of this book. Especially the relationship between Denna and Kvothe is given particular attention. While it's true a lot of this book focuses on these two, some might find it obnoxious. People seem to think the relationship the two develop is unbelievable, but I think many more can relate to being stuck in limbo between being a friend and something more.

Aside from the characters, the world is also well thought out. A surprising amount of depth is found in the magic systems, the monetary systems, and the various cultures of the world. The plot here may seem sketchy, but it's important to realize that it's the story of a man. Does any one person's life play out like a movie? Realistically, no. And neither does this book. However, Rothfuss kind of gives a behind-the-legend twist to Kovthe, and it's interesting to see how he starts to develop into this bigger than life figure.

Finally, the skill Rothfuss invests into the actual writing of this story is impressive. His descriptions are never too long as to bore you, and his metaphors are beautiful and understandable. Everything here flows quite well, and whisks you away into world of Kvothe.

Overall, there are some flaws to The Name of the Wind, and they affect you in different ways depending on your preferences. However, the positives really overwhelm the cons in this novel, and to all but the least open-minded readers, it can at the very least be enjoyable.

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