The Wise Man’s Fear
The Wise Man’s Fear is a 2011 epic fantasy and fae fiction novel by Patrick Rothfuss. The story is set in Severen and The University. It features Edema Ruh, Kvothe and Denna. Key subjects include The Kingkiller Chronicle, magicians, attempted assassination and fairies.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.4 out of 5 from 161 ratings, and 311 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 32 editions across 6 languages.
At about 1,008 pages, most readers finish it in 18–19 hours.
About The Wise Man’s Fear
Preceded by: [The Name of the Wind][1] In The Wise Man's Fear, Kvothe searches for answers, attempting to uncover the truth about the mysterious Amyr, the Chandrian, and the death of his parents. Along the way, Kvothe is put on trial by the legendary Adem mercenaries, forced to reclaim the honor of his family, and travels into the Fae realm. There he meets Felurian, the faerie woman no man can resist, and who no man has ever survived...until Kvothe. Now, Kvothe takes his first steps on the path of the hero and learns how difficult life can be when a man becomes a legend in his own time.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 2012 — Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote The Wise Man’s Fear?
The Wise Man’s Fear was written by Patrick Rothfuss and first published in 2011.
What genre is The Wise Man’s Fear?
It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy, Fae & Fairy Fiction and Magicians & Illusionists.
How long is The Wise Man’s Fear?
The median edition has 1,008 pages, about 18–19 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
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