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For he knew the name of the wind, and so the wind obeyed him. The name of the wind was wellwritten, well structured, and makes a cliched story into one that has some depth and creativity. Jun 10, 2012 this book uses a unique style of a story within a story that works really well. My husband happened to be browsing ebooks and the last thing i knew, this gem was popping up as based on your shopping history type thing.
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Extract 1 of patrick rothfuss the name of the wind part 1 of the kingkiller. His first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. His novels have appeared on nprs top 100 science fictionfantasy books list and. The jungle book free full audiobook online listen by rudyard kipling author rudyard kipling country united kingdom language english series the jungle books genre childrens book publication date. It is not the most unique dream novel to ever hit racks. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, followed by the wise mans fear. See more ideas about the kingkiller chronicles, the wise mans fear and patrick rothfuss.
By the time the third book is published in a few years, the trilogy could well join the prestigious company of the abovenamed j. Patrick rothfuss announces the name of the wind tenth. Patrick rothfuss has created a masterpiece in literature with his pen and it has been given voice by nick podehl s narration. The jungle book full audiobook by rudyard kipling youtube.
The kingkiller chronicle, book 1 audible audiobook unabridged patrick. Im going to be spending on the order of 30 hours in the car over christmas break, driving to and from home to be with my family. Naturally, i have decided that my time in the car would be best spent listening to a readthrough of the name of the wind. In the name of the wind, patrick rothfuss brings together elements from all the great fantasy writers, from george r. The name of the wind is such a story that compels us, again and again, to hear it in order to understand the true meaning and the hidden aspects of the story. Patrick rothfuss fantasy novel the name of the wind ends as it begins. Patrick loves words, laughs often, and dabbles in alchemy. It bore him to the ground as gently as a puff of thistledown and set him on his feet softly as a mother. Sep 16, 2016 the jungle book free full audiobook online listen by rudyard kipling author rudyard kipling country united kingdom language english series the jungle books genre childrens book publication date. In some ways, the name of the wind fits the definition of a fine yarn a long or rambling story, especially one that is. In this new tale by the author patrick rothfuss, the sometimes ambiguous lines between poetry and prose begin to blur. Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the.
The book contains some terrific descriptions of music often difficult to capture with the written word and musings on the nature of the musical mind. Im currently on my 6th listen and i just cant find anything close to this good. His first novel, the name of the wind, was a publishers weekly best book of the year. Incorporating themes from multiple genres, including dark fantasy, science fantasy, horror, and western, it describes a gunslinger and his quest toward a tower, the nature of which is both physical and metaphorical. From the characters to the environments everything is connected in a way that makes perfect sense. The social satire, the exposition of societys flaws and the way the author explains this universes magic as if it were science help create a truly immersive world full of misteries but where everything can be explained and comprehended in detail. Extract 1 of patrick rothfuss the name of the wind part 1 of the kingkiller chronicles. Having said that, the second book in the series is not as good by half, and succumbs in a lot of places to the tropes it was trying to deconstruct in the first place. His first novel, the name of the wind audiobook, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the magically gifted young man who grows to be the most notorious wizard his world has ever seen. Full of music, magic, love, and loss, patrick rothfusss vivid and engaging debut fantasy knocked our socks off. Forgiving download the name of the wind the kingkiller.
Its innovation comes not from its reality or characters fors gods sake, take a gander at the guide with the book. The name of the wind npr coverage of the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. Books similar to the name of the wind the kingkiller. Reading length provides a calculation for the word count of this book, find out. The book forms the first of the three parts of rothfusss kingkiller chronicle. A night at the bar lends itself to storytelling, and rupert degas incredible reading brings each character to life. Eventually his old life catches up with him when he rescues a scholar named chronicler who realizes kvothe for who he is, to keep chronicler from. The name of the wind audiobook the kingkiller chronicle 1. I love kvothe and i love that its his story in his own words but you are still left wondering how he got to be this larger than life figure. Harry potter fans craving a new mindblowing series should look no further than the name of the windthe first book in a trilogy about an orphan boy who becomes a legend. Patrick rothfuss the name of the wind audiobook free online. Get name of the wind by patrick rothfuss audiobook free. Well, this week at wired book club, were a pandemonium of five parts.
Theres magic, discovery, mystery, love and intrigue set in a brand new fantasy world. Book four of the sword of truththe series first begun in wizards first rulereturns listeners to the world of richard cypher, a simple woods guide who never dreamed he would be named the seeker of truth and become caught up in magic, war, and dangers so extraordinary that the fate of. Mar 27, 2007 his first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during the day. In these pages you will come to know kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragonslayer, the legend hunter, the lover, the thief and the infamous assassin. Written by patrick rothfuss, audiobook narrated by rupert degas. After gaining his reputation at a very young age with included being expelled from university younger than most who are allowed in, talking to gods and writing songs, he dissapeared. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. The name of the wind which is the best available audiobook of this. Please note this is now the entire audio of this book. Download or stream the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. The name of the wind goodreads meet your next favorite book. I was quite surprised by how many people actually like this book that much. Kingkiller chronicles, day 1 unabridged the name of the wind.
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Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Kingkiller chronicleseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. Wendelboe for short, has been creating a name for himself with his subtle and highly creative take on the mystery genre, as he manages to conjure up a sense of nostalgia almost with his extremely evocative and nuanced style of writing, with it guiding the reader along gently with both a sense of purpose and conviction, keeping them. The name of the wind audiobook begins in the frame story, the setting of which is the waystone inn located in newarre. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick rothfussanick podehln audiobook audio cd december 15, 2009 4. Book no let down words of radiance shines in the first book, the way of kings, we were introduced to the world of roshar. The name of the wind ebook by patrick rothfuss rakuten kobo. Download the name of the wind audiobook by patrick. Download the name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss.
The dark tower is a series of eight books and one short story written by american author stephen king. I probably underestimated the power of mary sue characters. Martin to robert jordan, to create a thrilling and intricately spun story that will leave you breathless. I read it because a friend of mine read it and told me i absolutely had to borrow it, and im just glad she did. Book two of the stormlight archive, continues the immersive fantasy epic that the way. Name of the wind follows the trials of a burgeoning young hero, kvothe, as he begins his life long quest to discover and destroy the magical beings who killed his parents.
Martin to robert jordan, to create a thrilling and intricately spun story that will leave you breathless i have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. Kingkiller chronicles, day 1 unabridged audiobook, by patrick rothfuss. Apparently a lot of people still really like this kind of perfect people doing amazing things in fantasy genr. Written by patrick rothfuss, audiobook narrated by nick podehl. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert degas extract 1 by orionbooks published on 20120528t14. The name of the wind, also called the kingkiller chronicle. Im fairly certain their is only one narrator for the english version. Buy the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss online at alibris. Kingkiller chronicle, book 1 patrick rothfuss author, nick podehl narrator, brilliance audio publisher try audible free.
In some ways, the name of the wind fits the definition of a fine yarn a long or rambling story, especially one that is implausible. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. Patrick rothfuss currently lives in central wisconsin where he teaches at the local university. The series, and its use of the dark tower, expands upon stephen kings. I have talked to gods, loved women and written songs that make the minstrels weep. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick. I have spent the night with felurian and left with both my sanity and my life.
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