The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss

The Slow Regard of Silent Things (Kingkiller Chronicles, #2.5)

by Patrick Rothfuss

The University, a renowned bastion of knowledge, attracts the brightest minds to unravel the mysteries of enlightened sciences like artificing and alchemy. Yet deep below its bustling halls lies a complex and cavernous maze of abandoned rooms and ancient passageways - and in the heart of it all lives Auri.

Formerly a student at the University, now Auri spends her days tending the world around her. She has learned that some mysteries are best left settled and safe. No longer fooled by the sharp rationality so treasured by the University, Auri sees beyond the surface of things, into subtle dangers and hidden names.

At once joyous and haunting, THE SLOW REGARD OF SILENT THINGS is a rich, atmospheric and lyrical tale, featuring one of the most beloved characters from Rothfuss' acclaimed fantasy series.

Reviewed by chrssym on

3 of 5 stars

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The first of Patrick Rothfuss I've read, and of course out of order.
I enjoyed it- there was something beautiful about reading this without knowing anything about Auri or the world in which she lives. Definitely going to go back and read The Name of the Wind, and The Wise Man's fears for context, but I thought this was lovely on it's own.

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