The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

The Name of the Wind

Patrick Rothfuss

Themes
Epic fantasy, Survival, Search for meaning

Who it’s for

  • Readers drawn to epic fantasy and legendary heroes
  • Readers interested in survival and a search for meaning

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About this book

Discover #1 New York Times-bestselling Patrick Rothfuss’ epic fantasy series, The Kingkiller Chronicle.

“I just love the world of Patrick Rothfuss.” —Lin-Manuel Miranda

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DAY ONE: THE NAME OF THE WIND

My name is Kvothe.

I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life.

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I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep.

You may have heard of me.

So begins a tale unequaled in fantasy literature—the story of a hero told in his own voice. It is a tale of sorrow, a tale of survival, a tale of one man’s search for meaning in his universe, and how that search, and the indomitable will that drove it, gave birth to a legend.

Publisher details

Publisher categories

  • Epic Fantasy
  • Paranormal Fantasy
  • Literary Fiction
Authors
Patrick Rothfuss
Publisher
Astra Publishing House
Published
March 27, 2007
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Epic Fantasy