andreeayte's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
sora112's review against another edition
5.0
I've wanted to re-read this book for a long time and time came when I needed distraction from all the terrible things going on in reality. To escape to other world. I was sure this book is magical enough to make me forget about war. Additionally, I wanted to read it in Ukrainian and see if writing style feels as beautiful as original English is. And yes, it does and it was such a pleasure to read for the second time. Despite me kinda remembering the plot.
Awesome story, style, great translation, fascinating characters. The only bad thing about this story is the fact that it's unfinished. Because now I want to re-read second book but won't because I can't handle not knowing what'll happen next. I hope it'll eventually be released and will be no less amazing than two existing books. Waiting
Awesome story, style, great translation, fascinating characters. The only bad thing about this story is the fact that it's unfinished. Because now I want to re-read second book but won't because I can't handle not knowing what'll happen next. I hope it'll eventually be released and will be no less amazing than two existing books. Waiting
rachana's review against another edition
5.0
It's hard to believe I spent 2 months reading this on and off but I'm done and I feel low key wrecked. So much happened and I still have so many questions that need answering. (That's probably what the second book is for.) Also aside from Kvothe, I really adored Bast. He's really volatile but also kind and thoughtful. I can't figure him out at all.
jolandaisy's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
greendragonauthor's review against another edition
5.0
What a great adventure - it left me wanting more. In fact, so much so that I don't consider this a complete novel - just an opening salvo.
Rothfuss does a masterful job at world-building and scattering bits of knowledge of this world in an unobtrusive way. Before you realize it, you are well-versed in the different races, kingdoms, languages, and customs of this realm. High fantasy and expert crafting in one - fantastic in the true sense of the word.
I picked up this book because a fellow Jim Butcher fan told me I would love it. They weren't wrong. I wish my first novel was this good!
Rothfuss does a masterful job at world-building and scattering bits of knowledge of this world in an unobtrusive way. Before you realize it, you are well-versed in the different races, kingdoms, languages, and customs of this realm. High fantasy and expert crafting in one - fantastic in the true sense of the word.
I picked up this book because a fellow Jim Butcher fan told me I would love it. They weren't wrong. I wish my first novel was this good!
lillibeth03's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
sophia_reindeer's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lorelywrites's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely obsessed with the beauty of this book. Written beautifully, taking us through heartbreak and laughter swiftly and brilliantly executed. It felt like I was being dragged through the best adventure of my life! Filled with magic made accessible and practical whilst also keeping legendary status figures in the story was amazing to read. Cannot recommend this enough.
just_tommye's review against another edition
4.0
I almost didn’t finish this fantasy book. About 40 pages into The Name of the Wind I was bored and didn’t want to read any more. However, I always give a book at least 100 pages to prove itself.
Around 45 pages in, the story improved dramatically.
Since finishing The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss, I can see why the first section is there and I appreciate it, but it’s not written nearly as well as the rest of the book.
I only have one major issue with this book: Denna
It is because of this that my rating for The Name of the Wind isn’t 5/5. Denna. I hate her. Her character is dull, every scene with her in it is dull, and every time Kvothe mentions her I am bored.
Because Denna is a such a huge part of Kvothe’s story, I couldn’t give The Name of the Wind 5 stars.
Kvothe himself is brilliant
I have seen many reviews complaining about him: he’s good at everything; he is invincible; he is arrogant.
Kvothe is flawed dramatically by his arrogance, however his ‘genius’ and incredible ability to be amazing at everything is fun. I like to read about characters who are fun.
We as the reader can drift through the complexity of the world through Kvothe’s eyes making it so much more enjoyable spending time there.
This is a fantasy book so it makes sense that the main character would be fantastical.
The writing is poetry
Not a word goes to waste (except for anything to do with Denna but let’s skip over that). I believe that The Name of the Wind would have never been so popular if the writing wasn’t this good.
It’s not a complicated plot – it hardly has a plot at all (due to being only the beginning of a story) – and many of the characters are not fully-formed, however the writing draws you in and you can’t stop yourself from flicking over the pages.
One more thing
I can see huge elements of Earthsea in this world and that’s fantastic. Patrick Rothfuss is giving life to elements of the world of Earthsea, created by Ursula K. le Guin, that I wanted to see more of.
The magic system is mystical yet has solid rules that are complex, and the ‘magic school’ trope works a dream.
This is a fantastic book and will be a great read for anyone who is a fan of the fantasy genre.
Suggestions for What to Read While Waiting for Door of Stone
View the full review at The Fantasy Review
Around 45 pages in, the story improved dramatically.
Since finishing The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss, I can see why the first section is there and I appreciate it, but it’s not written nearly as well as the rest of the book.
I only have one major issue with this book: Denna
It is because of this that my rating for The Name of the Wind isn’t 5/5. Denna. I hate her. Her character is dull, every scene with her in it is dull, and every time Kvothe mentions her I am bored.
Because Denna is a such a huge part of Kvothe’s story, I couldn’t give The Name of the Wind 5 stars.
Kvothe himself is brilliant
I have seen many reviews complaining about him: he’s good at everything; he is invincible; he is arrogant.
Kvothe is flawed dramatically by his arrogance, however his ‘genius’ and incredible ability to be amazing at everything is fun. I like to read about characters who are fun.
We as the reader can drift through the complexity of the world through Kvothe’s eyes making it so much more enjoyable spending time there.
This is a fantasy book so it makes sense that the main character would be fantastical.
The writing is poetry
Not a word goes to waste (except for anything to do with Denna but let’s skip over that). I believe that The Name of the Wind would have never been so popular if the writing wasn’t this good.
It’s not a complicated plot – it hardly has a plot at all (due to being only the beginning of a story) – and many of the characters are not fully-formed, however the writing draws you in and you can’t stop yourself from flicking over the pages.
One more thing
I can see huge elements of Earthsea in this world and that’s fantastic. Patrick Rothfuss is giving life to elements of the world of Earthsea, created by Ursula K. le Guin, that I wanted to see more of.
The magic system is mystical yet has solid rules that are complex, and the ‘magic school’ trope works a dream.
This is a fantastic book and will be a great read for anyone who is a fan of the fantasy genre.
Suggestions for What to Read While Waiting for Door of Stone
View the full review at The Fantasy Review