The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss

The Wise Man's Fear

The Kingkiller Chronicle #2

Patrick Rothfuss with Nick Podehl (Narrator)

fiction fantasy adventurous reflective slow-paced

42 hours, 55 minutes | first published 2011

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"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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Summary of 22621 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 55%
dark 36%
emotional 30%
funny 23%
tense 21%
reflective 17%
challenging 15%
inspiring 11%
sad 8%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 44%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 37% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.4

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