The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss

The Wise Man's Fear

The Kingkiller Chronicle #2

Patrick Rothfuss

993 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

"There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man." My name is Kvothe. You may have heard of me. So begins a tale told from his own point of view--a story unequaled in fantasy litera...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 55%
dark 36%
emotional 30%
funny 23%
tense 21%
reflective 18%
challenging 15%
inspiring 11%
sad 8%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 44%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 36% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

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