The name of the wind is the first volume in the kingkiller chronicles and tells the story of the notorious wizard kvothe. Like the name of the wind, blood song is also the first book in a trilogy, although later titles have less in common with the kingkiller chronicle series. What are some other good fantasy books that have a similar style or rhythm. Full of music, magic, love, and loss, patrick rothfusss vivid and engaging debut fantasy knocked our socks off.
Apr 11, 2018 patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. Oct 10, 2010 well, the warded man and name of the wind are both, to a very large extent, bildungsroman showing the growth of a young character into adult hood in a world of magic. His first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. Martins song of ice and fire books, albeit not as impressive as a jarring, unique work like mievilles perdido street station. Dragonfly in amber, by diana gabaldon i didnt read any of the other books in gabaldons outlander series for almost twenty years. The first two novels in the trilogy, the name of the wind and the wise mans fear, were released in 2007 and 2011 respectively. In the ancient mediterranean world, the classical compass winds were names for the points of geographic direction and orientation, in association with the winds as conceived of by the ancient greeks and romans. The 50 best suspense books of all time reedsy discovery. His novels have appeared on nprs top 100 science fictionfantasy books list and locus best 21st century fantasy novels list. You fly through the pages, heedless of hour or other commitments.
This concept might sound just the tiniest bit familiar to potter fans. Patrick rothfuss has said that the third book in the main sequence will be the end of this particular arc in the story. Sep 12, 2017 name of the wind was an incredibly rich and vivid fantasy following young kvothe,this story is told from the perspective of future kvothe an simple innkeeper to a chronicler. Bretts demon cycle series is also packed with intriguing lore. Apr 01, 2008 his first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. 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. Similar to the name of the wind, the first installment in peter v. These 20 books like the name of the wind will sweep you away. If you like kingkiller chronicle by patrick rothfuss, then you might. Due to a stroke of luck, ive had an advance copy of the name of the wind by my bedside for over six months, just waiting for me to open it. All music movies tv shows books authors games podcasts. I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are allowed in.
But little did we know that there are tons of other amazing books like harry potter out there you just have to know where to look. Here are some recommendations if you like name of the wind. Get free and bargain bestsellers for kindle, nook, and more. Naturally, i read book one, the name of the wind, and got hooked. If you liked the harry potter series, you will enjoy this book. Its like those books in that its high fantasy done very, very well. Unfortunately, deadlines of my own kept getting in the way. If you like name of the wind you might like similar books. Its got everything that made the jk rowling novels so great and more. If youre looking for a fantastic fantasy novel like the name of the wind that doesnt.
I have spent the night with felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. How the right story at the right time can change the world, how the teller can shape a life. Aug 17, 2018 the story, as former hero and innkeeper kote tells a chronicler, is his life, under a different name. And, yes, the sheer size and scope of tolkiens creatively complex world have made fantasy fans yearn to inhabit middle earth for decades. Aug 19, 2014 here are 8 books that will get you through your outlander withdrawal, and tide you over between episodes of the new adaptation on starz. The lies of locke lamora is very similar to the name of the wind. He spoke to the wind and it cradled and caressed him. Looking for books like name of the wind i just finished the first 2 books of the kingkiller chronicles, and i cant get enough of patrick rothfuss prose. For he knew the name of the wind, and so the wind obeyed him. 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 kingkiller chronicles kvothe has never looked better. The intimate narrative of his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, his years spent as a nearferal orphan in a crimeridden city, his daringly brazen yet successful bid to. The name of the wind is an excellent piece of fantasy literature, roughly on par with george r. After gaining his reputation at a very young age with included being expelled from university younger than most who are allowed in, talking to gods and writing songs, he dissapeared.
See more ideas about the kingkiller chronicles, the wise mans fear and patrick rothfuss. If you like the name of the wind you might like similar books the wise mans fear, the final empire, the way of kings, kingkiller chronicle patrick rothfuss collection 3 books box set giftbox the wise mans fear, the slow regard of silent things, the lies of locke lamora. Though it has only been out since april 2007, it has already been sold in 26 foreign countries. Oct 19, 2015 the name of the wind is the story of a young man who grows up to be the most famous wizard the world has ever known.
Kvothe saves a traveling scribe known as chronicler from spiderlike. Let it be known that all seven members of wired book. He narrates his life from his humble beginnings as a trouper who is destined for more with his photographic memory and quick wit. Are you looking for books like the name of the wind. Discover 7 exciting fantasy books similar to the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. The book forms the first of the three parts of rothfusss kingkiller chronicle. Tolkien transformed the fantasy genre forever when he debuted his epic tale the hobbit in 1937, further altering the genres state with his subsequent trilogy the lord of the rings. The story, as former hero and innkeeper kote tells a chronicler, is his life, under a different name. If you like name of the wind recommendations youtube. Linmanuel miranda this deluxe, illustrated edition celebrates the new york timesbestselling series, the kingkiller chroniclea masterful epic fantasy saga that has inspired readers worldwide. Best books to read if you like game of thrones time. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss with a miniseries produced by superstar nerd linmanuel miranda on the way, now is the perfect time to read rothfuss dynamic series.
It bore him to the ground as gently as a puff of thistledown and set him on his feet softly as a mother. His first novel, the name of the wind, was a publishers weekly best book of the year. Books similar to the name of the wind the kingkiller. Ancient wind roses typically had twelve winds and thus twelve points of orientation, sometimes reduced to eight or increased to twentyfour. Blog posted on wednesday, jan 02 20 magical books like harry potter after harry potter and the deathly hallows was released, some of us thought wed never find another worthy book series again. The name of the wind to harry potter let us look at the similarities between these books.
The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, the wise mans fear by patrick rothfuss, the way of kings, part 1 by brandon sander. Epic as kvothes adventures, these reads will help you wait for the final book. Because my time is limited, im guilty of picking up the books by my favorite authors first, and fitting in new authors only when its convenient. Then a mysterious villain wipes out his family, and he decides to study magic after grieving for a long while. These tales full of enigmatic intrigue and shocking twists have always enthralled readers, and theyve become more popular than ever over the past few. Linmanuel miranda this deluxe, illustrated edition celebrates the new york timesbestselling series, the kingkiller chroniclea masterful epic fantasy saga that has inspired readers worldwide this anniversary hardcover includes more than 50.
Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the. The name of the wind is fantasy at its very best, and an astounding mustread title. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the magically gifted young man who grows to be the most notorious wizard his world has ever seen. Blog posted on wednesday, may 08 the 50 best suspense books of all time whether you need a beach read, an airplane read, or just something to peruse before bed if you dare, theres one category you can always count on.
Sign up for free today, and start reading instantly. Day one, is a heroic fantasy novel written by american author patrick rothfuss. Patrick rothfuss wrote the name of the wind in 2007 in an effort to write a fantasy book without resorting to any of the generic tropes of the. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, followed by the wise mans fear. If you like the name of the wind you might like similar books the wise mans fear, the final empire, the way of kings, kingkiller chronicle patrick rothfuss collection 3 books box set giftboxthe wise mans fear, the slow regard of silent things, the lies of locke lamora.
The warded man takes place in a world where vicious demons terrorize humanity after the sun sets. I suspect the chances of your owning a copy of patrick j. Hardcover fiction books best sellers march 20, 2011. The delivery was on time and the books had ample protection. Looking for some books like kingkiller chronicles while patrick rothfuss writes the last volume in the series. Three other works are set in the kingkiller chronicle world. No list of fantasy novels like the name of the wind would be complete without including a.
Harry potter fans craving a new mindblowing series should look no further than the name of the windthe first book in a trilogy about an orphan boy who becomes a legend. The book is a storywithinastory, as the old protagonist, kvothe, tells the tale of his youth. How old holly came to be in unfettered 20, edited by shawn. This is not about which is better or more original, and im certainly not accusing rothfuss of copying rowling or anything of the kind. Scott lynchs 2006 novel the lies of locke lamora is. Kvothe started life as a budding bard, ready to sing narratives. Books like name of the wind or the warded man science. Books if you like the kingkiller chronicle 33 books. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support.
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