The Name of the Wind (Kingkiller Chronicles, #1)

by Patrick Rothfuss

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. 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.

• ISBN10: 0756405890
• ISBN13: 9780756405892
• Publish Date: 7 April 2009 (first published 27 March 2007)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
• Imprint: DAW Books
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 672
• Language: English
• URL: https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780756405892

Reviews

[vagasker]

Patrick Rothfuss is a genius. He dragged me into his story and he kept me there until the very end.

[Rinn]

Dragons & Jetpacks Book of the Month, July 2013

[g2pro]

Read this Book!!! One of the best fantasy book's I've ever read.

[kimbacaffeinate]

This was an excellent story, told around a table in an old pub. I felt like a child again listening to tales. Can't wait to read the second book.

[celinenyx]

It starts of a little slow, but after that you just don't want to put this book down anymore. One of the most original fantasy stories I've ever read. I just can't wait for the other books to come!