The Name of the Wind
Patrick Rothfuss and Marc Simonetti's The Name of the Wind (2007) is an epic fantasy and mythic fiction novel. The story is set in Newarre and Tarbean. Characters include Kvothe, Chronicler and Abenthy. It deals with orphans, series, demons and quests.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.3 out of 5 from 255 ratings, and 1,230 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 76 editions across 13 languages. It appeared on the New York Times Mass Market Paperback bestseller list in 2015.
It runs to roughly 736 pages — 13–14 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Name of the Wind
***The Name of the Wind***, also called ***The Kingkiller Chronicle: Day One***, is a heroic fantasy novel written by American author Patrick Rothfuss. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy ***The Kingkiller Chronicle***. It was published on March 27, 2007, by DAW Books, the novel has been hailed as a masterpiece of high fantasy. The story begins the tale of Kvothe (pronounced "quothe"), a young man who becomes the most notorious magician his world has ever known. Kvothe narrates his own journey, from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players to his years as a near-feral orphan in a crime-ridden city, and his daring entrance into a prestigious and perilous school of magic. Patrick Rothfuss's debut novel has been praised for its fresh and earthy originality, transporting readers into the mind of a wizard and the world that shaped him. It explores the truth behind the legend of a hero and how one can become entangled in their own mythology. Rothfuss's powerful storytelling and robust writing have earned him comparisons to renowned fantasy authors such as [Tad Williams][1], [George R. R. Martin][2], and [Robert Jordan][3]. Followed by: [***The Wise Man's Fear***][4] ([Source: special note from the publisher][5])
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 2008 — Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
- ✦Locus Awards 2008 — Best First Novel (nominee)
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Mass Market Paperback, 2015
Quick answers
Who wrote The Name of the Wind?
The Name of the Wind was written by Patrick Rothfuss and Marc Simonetti and first published in 2007.
What genre is The Name of the Wind?
It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy, Myth & Legend Fiction, Demons & Devils and Magicians & Illusionists.
How long is The Name of the Wind?
The median edition has 736 pages, about 13–14 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Name of the Wind?
Readers who like it often enjoy God of Broken Things, The Traitor God and The Throne of Fire.
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