The Name of the Wind: The legendary must-read fantasy masterpiece (Kingkiller Chronicles, #1)

by Patrick Rothfuss

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The lyrical fantasy masterpiece about stories, legends and how they change the world. The Name of the Wind is an absolute must-read for any fan of fantasy fiction.

'This is a magnificent book' Anne McCaffrey

'I was reminded of Ursula K. Le Guin, George R. R. Martin, and J. R. R. Tolkein, but never felt that Rothfuss was imitating anyone' THE TIMES

'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. I was expelled from the University at a...Read more
  • ISBN10 0575081406
  • ISBN13 9780575081406
  • Publish Date 12 June 2008 (first published 27 March 2007)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Gollancz
  • Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
  • Pages 672
  • Language English