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The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1. I stumbled upon this page because im googling audio book as good as name of the wind rupert degas. Patrick rothfuss currently lives in central wisconsin where he teaches at the local university. May 15, 2009 listen to name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. The constable staggered and fell as if he had been struck by the hand of god. History, religion, politics, mythsthey all play a role in the story. Given daws storied legacy, and the number of fantasy debuts theyve published in thirty years by authors who have gone on to join the genres superstars, this judgment could seem a little rash and potentially even insulting to any number of seasoned pros.
The beautifully written work, with its evocative descriptions of the countryside. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller. The name of the winds patrick rothfuss the name of the winds. The fantasy novel is an incomplete comingofagestyle tale about kvothe, a legendary and extraordinary figure whose many heroic deeds are the subject of local lore. Kingkiller chronicle, book 1 audible audio edition. Dusk was falling as the boy arrived with his herd at an abandoned church. His first novel, the name of the wind, was a publishers weekly best book of the year.
I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are allowed in. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Say instead that the name of the wind is one of the best stories told in any medium in a decade. It is the first story in a series called the kingkiller chronicle and followed by the wise mans fear audiobook. The beautifully written work, with its evocative descriptions of the countryside interspersed with exciting adventures, became a classic of english childrens literature. I counted at least four instances of a character falling, hitting his head, blacking out, and waking up a few hours later to then be filled in about what happened. The name of the wind came out in 2007, rothfuss began during this, the final part of the chat. The name of the wind is an epic fantasy by patrick rothfuss in. In the publicity materials for the name of the wind, daws grande dame betsy wollheim describes patrick rothfusss maiden effort as nothing less than the best fantasy. Patrick loves words, laughs often, and dabbles in alchemy. The name of the wind is fantasy at its very best, and an astounding mustread title. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss overdrive rakuten. Get the audible audiobook for the reduced price of. The name of the wind was wellwritten, well structured, and makes a cliched story into one that has some depth and creativity.
The name of the wind is quite simply the best fantasy novel of the past 10 years, although attaching a genre qualification threatens to damn it with faint praise. Patrick rothfuss the name of the wind audiobook free online. Name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss audible. It bore him to the ground as gently as a puff of thistledown and set him on his feet softly as a mother. Orion have also released uk version of the audio books of the name of the wind and the. Forgiving download the name of the wind the kingkiller. The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle day one pdf 881. The name of the wind is kvothes story, but its also the story of an entire, wellrealized fantasy world. Sep 19, 2011 the name of the wind is kvothes story, but its also the story of an entire, wellrealized fantasy world. Mar 27, 2007 a highaction story written with a poets hand, the name of the wind is a masterpiece that will transport readers into the body and mind of a wizard. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss goodreads. I had been meaning to read the name of the wind for quite some time and the stars aligned when an audible deal presented itself at the exact time that i had finished another audiobook. Kvothe has come to retire as an innkeeper in a small town. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert.
In these pages you will come to know kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragonslayer, the legendhunter, the lover, the thief and the infamous. I have spent the night with felurian and left with both. Get name of the wind by patrick rothfuss audiobook free published on june 10, 2012 by richard last week i was blog hopping and i got into a conversation with erin over at write right about. For he knew the name of the wind, and so the wind obeyed him. See all of librarian nancy pearls scifi and fantasy picks. The name of the wind ebook by patrick rothfuss rakuten kobo. Download the name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. It bore him to the ground as gently as a puff of thistledown and set him on his feet softly. Critics are already throwing around comparisons to some of the biggest names in fantasy, including george r. Im currently on my 6th listen and i just cant find anything close to this good.
Jun 30, 2008 in these pages you will come to know kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragonslayer, the legendhunter, the lover, the thief and the infamous assassin. The name of the winds patrick rothfuss the name of the. Written by patrick rothfuss, audiobook narrated by nick podehl. The wind struck the old mans wagon and it tipped onto two wheels before slamming back down onto four.
The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. He saw to it that all the sheep entered through the ruined gate, and then laid some planks. Having said that, the second book in the series is not as good by half, and. Day one, is a fantasy audiobook written by american author patrick rothfuss. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Our story thus far over the last few weeks, a lot of people have emailed me, asking if a summary of the name of the wind somewhere that they can use to refresh themselves before starting the wise mans fear. The name of the wind which is the best available audiobook.
A night at the bar lends itself to storytelling, and rupert degas incredible reading brings each character to life. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1. Martin to robert jordan, to create a thrilling and intricately spun story that will leave. The name of the wind audiobook the kingkiller chronicle 1. Even where i hid nearly thirty feet away the wind was so strong that i was forced to take a step forward, as if id been pushed roughly from behind. The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1 kindle edition by rothfuss, patrick. With each book covering 1 day the epilogue of doors of stone will happen when hes done telling his story. Martin to robert jordan, to create a thrilling and intricately spun story that will leave you breathless. The world of the name of the wind is populated by people with chronic head trauma. The name of the winds patrick rothfuss, the name of the winds audiobook. 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. The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle, day 1 by patrick rothfuss. Author patrick rothfuss teaches english at the university of wisconsinstevens point, and he describes himself in selfdeprecating terms. Extract 1 of patrick rothfuss the name of the wind part 1 of the kingkiller chronicles.
Get name of the wind by patrick rothfuss audiobook free. Mark me, the name of the wind is a good book, even an extremely good book in its best. I believe just like when lanre spoke selioss name and selios wounded himself to change his name young kvothe will have to wound himself to escape heliax. The name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. 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 audiobook patrick rothfuss audible. The name of the wind is an epic fantasy by patrick rothfuss in which the legendary hero kvothe, now in hiding as waystone inn owner kote, recounts his past experiences to chronicler, a story collector. Jun 10, 2012 get name of the wind by patrick rothfuss audiobook free published on june 10, 2012 by richard last week i was blog hopping and i got into a conversation with erin over at write right about my recommended summer reading. The sirens of titan audiobook kurt vonnegut between shades of gray audiobook ruta sepetys a game of thrones audiobook george r. Listen to the name of the wind audiobook audiobook. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Stream the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert degas extract 1 by orionbooks from desktop or your mobile device. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss overdrive.
Read the name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle day one pdf. The name of the wind, also called the kingkiller chronicle. Published april 2007 by penguin group daw first published march 27th 2007 more details. The fantasy novel is an incomplete comingofagestyle tale about kvothe, a. Full of music, magic, love, and loss, patrick rothfusss vivid and engaging debut fantasy knocked our socks off.
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Feb 03, 2017 the name of the wind came out in 2007, rothfuss began during this, the final part of the chat. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. The wind in the willows, book of linked animal tales by british writer kenneth grahame that was published in 1908. 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. A highaction story written with a poets hand, the name of the wind is a masterpiece that will transport readers into the body and mind of a wizard. Kingkiller chronicles, day 1 unabridged the name of the wind. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during the day. The name of the wind ebook written by patrick rothfuss. The listener too begins to investigate the true meaning or purpose of his life that he too hasnt understood yet.
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