Item: The Slow Regard of Silent Things
Rating: 5.00
Author: bloggingwithdragons

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.

“Some places had names. Some places changed, or they were shy about their names. Some places had no names at all, and that was always sad. It was one thing to be private. But to have no name at all? How horrible. How lonely.”
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I adored this novella. It was so different from anything else I’ve ever read. It still managed to be a welcome departure from the rest of the Kingkiller Chronicle. I enjoyed learning about Auri’s very unique, but simplistic world in the Underthing, that somehow managed to be everything and nothing at the same time.
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With its charming main character, beautiful illustrations, and perfect ending I was delighted with this read (despite the author’s actual warning in the book that I might not like it), and read it in one sitting. The thought of it still brings a smile to my face.

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

by Patrick Rothfuss

Reviewed by Kate (Blogging with Dragons) on Oct 30, 2017

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