Very true, the name of the wind is very unique so its hard to compare it to other fantasy books, as there are so many subtle variations in fantasy books that can put me off. I like the whole powersdragonsmagic thing thats going on in these books but could not get into the game of. A night at the bar lends itself to storytelling, and rupert degas incredible reading brings each character to life. Though the lies of locke lamora is yet another instalment of an as yet unfinished series, it is still a great option if youre on the hunt for books. We are talking essential epic fantasy here, you dont have a choiceyou must read these books. Told in the first person, rothfuss story is unassuming, quiet, and friendly. Patrick rothfuss the name of the wind quotes archives.
Feature film based on brandon sandersons fantasy book about a crew of rebels with magical abilities that are trying to overthrow a nefarious ruler. I havent read the alternative the wind done gone from mammys point of view, but i want to. Benedictines in a wealthy italian abbey are suspected of heresy, and brother william of baskerville arrives to. The lies of locke lamora is very similar to the name of the wind. Above all, we want a good story and as long as the prose is readable, thats fine. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the name of the wind. He completed his first book in 2002 when he just started to teach at the university. Naturally, i read book one, the name of the wind, and got hooked. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. Mar 27, 2007 the name of the wind ebook written by patrick rothfuss. The warded man takes place in a world where vicious demons terrorize humanity after the sun sets. We dont have any recommendations for name ofthe wind right now. Does anybody know of any books that have similar things to gone with the wind, ie. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
I really like asoiaf and didnt really like the mistborn or the gentleman bastard series. The kingkiller chronicle is a fantasy series by patrick rothfuss, which recounts the story of kvothe, an adventurer and musician. Oct 10, 2010 hi, i was wondering if anyone knew of any books like name of the wind or the paintedwarded man. Since you liked sanderson youd probably like mistborn trilogy or warbreaker. Flowers are a good thing, a sweet thing to give a lady. 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. Harry potter fans craving a new mindblowing series should look no further than the name of the wind the first book in a trilogy about an orphan boy who becomes a legend. Books if you like the kingkiller chronicle 33 books. The plot in both was excellent and they were both real page turners. Carlos ruiz zafon the shadow of the wind similar books. You will find a story that is, on balance, solid entertainment, by a writer who is quite likely to become a major name in the field once hes smoothed.
For he knew the name of the wind, and so the wind obeyed him. Kingkiller chronicle book 3 is moving forward but not. The name of the wind was wellwritten, well structured, and makes a cliched story into one that has some depth and creativity. Yes, the name of the wind has flaws, which is only to be expected for a debut. Rothfuss said his first draft was missing a third of the characters eventually introduced in the name of the wind, describing the original version as a book you would not have liked, because it. May 15, 2009 listen to name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. For the sake of comprehensiveness, ive included books like the name of the wind that are frequently mentioned and recommended across the various localities on the. I expected to just barely get done in time with the book. You may be saving a life, and i guarantee that if you donate even just one good book, youll definitely be improving one. The name of the wind mass market paperback april 1, 2008. The story is narrated from the third person, but mostly consists of kvothe narrating his life to a scribe in the first person. Full of music, magic, love, and loss, patrick rothfusss vivid and engaging debut fantasy knocked our socks off. I swear you men have all your romance from the same worn book.
Theyre thematically similar to fantasy classics such as the earthsea novels or the wheel of time books, but. Discover 7 exciting fantasy books similar to the name of the wind by patrick. The worldbuilding is acceptable, even innovative in a few ways. The name of the wind is the first of three novels in the kingkiller chronicle series by american author patrick rothfuss. Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the. Similar to the name of the wind, the first installment in peter v. Books similar to the name of the wind the kingkiller. Book one of the everleaf series by constance burris. I should acknowledge that this book does have a smattering of good qualities. 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. Please, if you have books youd like to donate, consider your local jail. My problem is that im struggling to find any really good fantasy novels preferably a series that hold my attention the way these did. Sep 19, 2011 there are more original fantasy novels. An outcast who fights to keep her place with the people she loves.
The first two books, the name of the wind and the wise mans fear, were released in 2007. The people in those walls are suffering, they are marginalized people, the very people who can be most profoundly impacted by good literature. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, followed by the wise mans fear. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss goodreads. The name of the wind is an epic fantasy by patrick rothfuss in which the legendary hero kvothe, now in hiding as. Goodreads members who liked gone with the wind also liked. I need to fill this void in my heart till the third book comes out with similar reads.
Part two of the name of the wind i have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. The wheel of time is another book similar to eragon that fans of christopher paolini will relish. For more than 100 years, boys life has featured thousands of great books for boys. Both very entertaining, but i havent read way of kings so i cant say how they stack up. What are some other good fantasy books that have a similar style or rhythm. I think another reason the name of the wind resonates is because of the author himself. Pat has written a number of books including a trilogy titled name of the wind and the wise mans fear. Name of the wind, the kingkiller chronicle patrick rothfuss, nick podehl on. Having said that, the second book in the series is not as good by half, and succumbs in a lot of places to the tropes it was trying to deconstruct in the first place. Keep in mind that we will be constantly updating this list as new titles release. Why the name of the wind still resonates ten years later. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1. The kingkiller chronicles kvothe has never looked better.
Best books to read if you like game of thrones time. I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I was listening to pat on the writing excuses podcast and he seems to be in a good place and i have a sneaking suspicion. Patrick rothfuss the tale of kvothe, from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players to years spent as a nearferal orphan in a crimeriddled city to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a difficult.
Bretts demon cycle series is also packed with intriguing lore. Log in recommendations everything music movies tv shows books authors games podcasts all music movies tv shows books authors games. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Hi, i was wondering if anyone knew of any books like name of the wind or the paintedwarded man. The first two novels in the trilogy, the name of the wind and the wise mans fear, were released in 2007 and 2011 respectively. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of. Extract 1 of patrick rothfuss the name of the wind part 1 of the kingkiller chronicles. Patrick rothfuss has said that the third book in the main sequence will be the end of this particular arc in the story. The name of the wind any fantasy books as good as this. I have spent the night with felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. Sign up to get our recommended reads sent straight to your inbox. Books similar to patrick rothfusss name of the wind.
The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1 kindle edition by rothfuss, patrick. The name of the wind, published in 2007, is the first book in author patrick rothfusss the kingkiller chronicle series. The book was first published on march 27, 2007 by daw books in the united states. Here goes a great list of similar books to the kingkiller chronicle. The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1. Patrick rothfuss on why it took 15 years to write the name.
A highaction story written with a poets hand, the name of the wind is a masterpiece that will transport readers into the body and mind of a wizard. Here are the 100 titles we think every boy should read. First, readers enjoy a good fantasy story with deep lore. To vote on books not in the list or books you couldnt find in the list, you can click on the tab add books to this list and then choose from your books.
If you like kingkiller chronicle by patrick rothfuss, then you might. The fantasy novel is an incomplete comingofagestyle tale about kvothe, a legendary and extraordinary figure whose many heroic deeds are the subject of local lore. Its a book that, while set in a fantasy genre, takes you by the hand and it is only hours later when the sun has set and your eyes are weary from reading that you find yourself halfway through kvothe, the main characters, tale. Feb 16, 2011 assassins apprentice has a similar feel to the name of the wind, and the entire trilogy is very good, one of my favorites. Books similar to the shadow of the wind the cemetery of. Jun 09, 2014 like the other books for children selected for this series notably alices adventures in wonderland and kim the wind in the willows deserves recognition as a novel in which adult readers. But while a release date for book 3, a sequel to the name of the wind and the wise mans fear tentatively titled. Using words to talk of words is like using a pencil to draw a picture of itself, on itself. If youre looking for more comics and books like the kingkiller chronicles, youve come to the.
We dont have any recommendations for name of the wind right now. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicle wiki fandom. Patrick rothfuss, author of the name of the wind and its sequel the wise mans fear, the first two volumes in the kingkiller chronicle, doesnt suffer questions about the in the works book 3, the. This is the first book in the king killer chronicles by pat. Jan 19, 20 now i read eragon a few times and love it to bits. Books like name of the wind or the warded man science. With vivid characterizations, some artfully timed suspense, ample wit, and a handsomely rendered world for its stage, the name of the wind is good enough for me to recommend despite reservations.
In the mistborn series, there are certain metalsalloys which grant. It bore him to the ground as gently as a puff of thistledown and set him on his feet softly as a mother. He spoke to the wind and it cradled and caressed him. If you like name of the wind, then these similar books, movies, tvshows and anime. If you like name of the wind you might like similar books. I suspect the chances of your owning a copy of patrick j. I recently finished the books, the name of the wind and the wise mans fear, and now i am empty inside. Different era, but to dance with kings was a good book, and the same kind of epic story. Can you recommend any books similar to the name of the wind. The name of the wind, also called the kingkiller chronicle. For the sake of comprehensiveness, ive included books like the name of the wind that are frequently mentioned and recommended across the various localities on the internet.
How the kingkiller chronicle book 3 is like public sex. Wired book club just wrapped up their readthrough of the name of the wind and to cap off their introduction into the kingkiller chronicles, they have interviewed author patrick rothfuss about his w. Ive also recently read the name of the wind and i really enjoy this whole fantasy genre. Though, i do like modernday fantasy books such as skulduggery pleasant. 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. This is the riveting firstperson narrative of kvothe, a young man who grows to be one of the most notorious magicians his world has ever seen. Published april 2007 by penguin group daw first published march 27th 2007 more details. If you like the name of the wind you might like similar books the wise mans fear, the final empire, the way of kings, the slow regard of silent things, the lies of locke lamora. The authors debut novel, which launched the kingkiller chronicle trilogy, stunned pretty.
Day one, is a heroic fantasy novel written by american author patrick rothfuss. Find books like gone with the wind from the worlds largest community of readers. Kvothe has come to retire as an innkeeper in a small town. But it is always roses, always red, and always perfect hothouse.