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stacias99's review against another edition
5.0
I highly recommend this book. I was so intrigued by the story that I hated having to wait for the narrator of the audiobook (who did an excellent job) to read. I wanted to have the book in my hand so I could stay up all night reading. The voice of the main character & narrator, Kvothe, is refreshing and true to the character. I can't wait for days 2 & 3.
hatsp's review against another edition
Old school, male-centric fantasy; not the current vibe.
chroniclesofabookmum's review against another edition
3.0
“It's like everyone tells a story about themselves inside their own head. Always. All the time. That story makes you what you are. We build ourselves out of that story.”
Name of the Wind is told in the perspective of Kvothe; a young man who began with nothing progressing to be the most powerful wizard the world has seen. The story follows Kvothe through the hardest times he has experienced, watching him achieve his dreams to being a legend at his university to a fugitive later in life.
I was really looking forward to reading this book, as many people I receive my book recommendations from absolutely loved it! Unfortunately, this book just wasn’t for me. It was a really slow start and I found myself wanting to put the book down through sheer boredom. Eventually, around 200 pages in the book did pick up when exploring university life however just when I thought the story was progressing I was knocked back with another slow burning plot. I just really didn’t get on with this book. I didn’t feel like I could relate to the world, the magic nor the characters. In fact, I found myself really disliking most of them. I’m so sad that I didn’t enjoy this and I definitely feel like I’m in the minority with this review. I won’t be picking up the next book I don’t think.
Name of the Wind is told in the perspective of Kvothe; a young man who began with nothing progressing to be the most powerful wizard the world has seen. The story follows Kvothe through the hardest times he has experienced, watching him achieve his dreams to being a legend at his university to a fugitive later in life.
I was really looking forward to reading this book, as many people I receive my book recommendations from absolutely loved it! Unfortunately, this book just wasn’t for me. It was a really slow start and I found myself wanting to put the book down through sheer boredom. Eventually, around 200 pages in the book did pick up when exploring university life however just when I thought the story was progressing I was knocked back with another slow burning plot. I just really didn’t get on with this book. I didn’t feel like I could relate to the world, the magic nor the characters. In fact, I found myself really disliking most of them. I’m so sad that I didn’t enjoy this and I definitely feel like I’m in the minority with this review. I won’t be picking up the next book I don’t think.
clace_19's review against another edition
5.0
4.50!
This was one of the best debut novels that I have ever read.
The story.telling was sooo awesome.
It was more showing and less telling which I loved.
I loved the writing style so much that I immediately connected to the characters and the plot.
Since it was a coming if age stories there were certain parts that I didn't feel like reading and some felt a lil dragged but other than that it was perfect even the romance so yes definitely would recommend.
I really had to gather my thoughts on this one.
It was an easy read especially with kvothes pov.
This was one of the best debut novels that I have ever read.
The story.telling was sooo awesome.
It was more showing and less telling which I loved.
I loved the writing style so much that I immediately connected to the characters and the plot.
Since it was a coming if age stories there were certain parts that I didn't feel like reading and some felt a lil dragged but other than that it was perfect even the romance so yes definitely would recommend.
I really had to gather my thoughts on this one.
It was an easy read especially with kvothes pov.
bia_reicht's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
amarie95's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
WHAT A BOOK!!!!
I am going to regret reading this now, when the third one still won't be released for at least 3 business years.
inject it into my bones though, seriously. exactly what i want from a high fantasy adventure.
I am going to regret reading this now, when the third one still won't be released for at least 3 business years.
inject it into my bones though, seriously. exactly what i want from a high fantasy adventure.
mondane's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Near and dear; it's a modern classic I'll reread many times in my life
Falls in the category of competency porn, but is so full of adventure, struggle, and failure at the hands of the ML's recurring follies that it's almost never overplayed or boring
Falls in the category of competency porn, but is so full of adventure, struggle, and failure at the hands of the ML's recurring follies that it's almost never overplayed or boring
heddas_bookgems's review
5.0
“I made my choice and regret it to this day. Bones mend. Regret stays with you forever.” A dark sinister world with large spidery demons, but filled with lute music and songs of heroes who vanished.
The Name of the Wind is the first book in the Kingkiller Chronicle trilogy and was the debut novel from the now acclaimed author Patrick Rothfuss. It’s an epic fantasy revolving around the man of many names: Kvothe. Nobody nows the truth about the myths surrounding this beggar, musician, student, alchemist or assassin. As Kvothe is discovered by a storyteller he will tell his story for the first time.
Some books need to grow on you and some books are already a favorite after reading just a few pages. This book had his hooks in me from the very beginning. It might have the same atmospheric feel as the old tales told by a traveling storyteller in the Middle Ages might have felt like. It was never boring and it had everything a good story should have. It was thrilling, it was tragic, it was heartwarming and it had fierce (magical) enemies. I had the joy of reading this book for the first time in a beautiful tenth anniversary illustrated edition released in 2017. The drawings in this edition from @dandossantos_art gave the book an extra magical dimension. I would highly recommend everyone to read this book if you are in to epic fantasy. Before starting the trilogy I need to tell you that you have to wait for the highly anticipated last and third book, as many have been waiting since 2014. Besides that, this book is a masterpiece and is an absolute new favorite!
The Name of the Wind is the first book in the Kingkiller Chronicle trilogy and was the debut novel from the now acclaimed author Patrick Rothfuss. It’s an epic fantasy revolving around the man of many names: Kvothe. Nobody nows the truth about the myths surrounding this beggar, musician, student, alchemist or assassin. As Kvothe is discovered by a storyteller he will tell his story for the first time.
Some books need to grow on you and some books are already a favorite after reading just a few pages. This book had his hooks in me from the very beginning. It might have the same atmospheric feel as the old tales told by a traveling storyteller in the Middle Ages might have felt like. It was never boring and it had everything a good story should have. It was thrilling, it was tragic, it was heartwarming and it had fierce (magical) enemies. I had the joy of reading this book for the first time in a beautiful tenth anniversary illustrated edition released in 2017. The drawings in this edition from @dandossantos_art gave the book an extra magical dimension. I would highly recommend everyone to read this book if you are in to epic fantasy. Before starting the trilogy I need to tell you that you have to wait for the highly anticipated last and third book, as many have been waiting since 2014. Besides that, this book is a masterpiece and is an absolute new favorite!
azurrra's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
nic_stef's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0