A Slow Regard of Silent Things
Published in 2013, A Slow Regard of Silent Things is a dark fantasy and fae fiction novel by Patrick Rothfuss. Readers will find themes of kingkiller chronicle, slow regard of silent things, name of the wind and wise man's fear.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.9 out of 5 from 38 ratings, and 89 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 23 editions across 4 languages. It appeared on the New York Times Hardcover Fiction bestseller list in 2014.
It runs to roughly 160 pages — 2–3 hours of reading at an average pace.
About A Slow Regard of Silent Things
Deep below the University, there is a dark place. Few people know of it: a broken web of ancient passageways and abandoned rooms. A young woman lives there, tucked among the sprawling tunnels of the Underthing, snug in the heart of this forgotten place. Her name is Auri, and she is full of mysteries. The Slow Regard of Silent Things is a brief, bittersweet glimpse of Auri’s life, a small adventure all her own. At once joyous and haunting, this story offers a chance to see the world through Auri’s eyes. And it gives the reader a chance to learn things that only Auri knows.... In this book, Patrick Rothfuss brings us into the world of one of The Kingkiller Chronicle’s most enigmatic characters. Full of secrets and mysteries, The Slow Regard of Silent Things is the story of a broken girl trying to live in a broken world.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 2015 — Best Novella (nominee)
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Hardcover Fiction, 2014
Quick answers
Who wrote A Slow Regard of Silent Things?
A Slow Regard of Silent Things was written by Patrick Rothfuss and first published in 2013.
What genre is A Slow Regard of Silent Things?
It is usually shelved as Dark Fantasy, Fae & Fairy Fiction and Magicians & Illusionists.
How long is A Slow Regard of Silent Things?
The median edition has 160 pages, about 2–3 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to A Slow Regard of Silent Things?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Cruel Prince, Port of Shadows and The Tales of Beedle the Bard.
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