The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss

The Wise Man's Fear

The Kingkiller Chronicle #2

Patrick Rothfuss

1008 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Sequel to the extraordinary THE NAME OF THE WIND, THE WISE MAN'S FEAR is the second instalment of this superb fantasy trilogy from Patrick Rothfuss. This is the most exciting fantasy series since George R. R. Martin's A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, and a...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 57%
dark 38%
emotional 31%
funny 24%
tense 22%
reflective 19%
challenging 16%
inspiring 11%
sad 8%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 42%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 36% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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