The Name of the Wind

Kingkiller Chronicle, Book 1

By: Patrick Rothfuss

Narrated by: Nick Podehl

Length: 27 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's summary

Discover #1 New York Times bestselling Patrick Rothfuss’ epic fantasy series, The Kingkiller Chronicle.

“I just love the world of Patrick Rothfuss.” (Lin-Manuel Miranda)

“He’s bloody good, this Rothfuss guy.” (George R. R. Martin)

“Rothfuss has real talent.” (Terry Brooks)

Over 1 Million Copies Sold!

Day One: The Name of the Wind

My name is Kvothe.

I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep.

You may have heard of me.

So begins a tale unequaled in fantasy literature - the story of a hero told in his own voice. It is a tale of sorrow, a tale of survival, a tale of one man’s search for meaning in his universe, and how that search, and the indomitable will that drove it, gave birth to a legend.

Praise for The Kingkiller Chronicle:

“The best epic fantasy I read last year.... He’s bloody good, this Rothfuss guy.” (George R. R. Martin, New York Times bestselling author of A Song of Ice and Fire)

“Rothfuss has real talent, and his tale of Kvothe is deep and intricate and wondrous.” (Terry Brooks, New York Times bestselling author of Shannara)

"It is a rare and great pleasure to find a fantasist writing...with true music in the words." (Ursula K. Le Guin, award-winning author of Earthsea)

"The characters are real and the magic is true.” (Robin Hobb, New York Times bestselling author of Assassin’s Apprentice)

"Masterful.... There is a beauty to Pat's writing that defies description." (Brandon Sanderson, New York Times bestselling author of Mistborn)

©2007 by Patrick Rothfuss. (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“The originality of Rothfuss's outstanding debut fantasy, the first of a trilogy, lies less in its unnamed imaginary world than in its precise execution…As absorbing on a second reading as it is on the first, this is the type of assured, rich first novel most writers can only dream of producing. The fantasy world has a new star.” (Publishers Weekly, starred review)

“Fantasy readers-a notoriously discerning group-tend to dole out praise judiciously, which makes the reception of The Name of the Wind, the first volume in Patrick Rothfuss's The Kingkiller Chronicle, that much more remarkable. Critics are already throwing around comparisons to some of the biggest names in fantasy, including George R. R. Martin, Tad Williams, the recently deceased Robert Jordan, and even Tolkien. (Bookmarks Magazine)

“New fantasy authors are usually overhyped, and it's rare to find one who writes with such assurance and narrative skill right from the start. I was reminded of Ursula LeGuin, George R. R. Martin, and J. R. R. Tolkien, but never felt that Rothfuss was imitating anyone. Like the writers he clearly admires, he's an old-fashioned storyteller working with traditional elements, but his voice is his own. I haven't been so gripped by a new fantasy series in years. It's certain to become a classic." (Lisa Tuttle, The Times)

Glad I Continued

I was unsure if I was going to enjoy this book after the first few hours, and briefly considered stopping around the 5 hour mark. I had been told the book was worth reading, so I continued and was quite glad by the end. Such a good book. Can't wait for the next one.

Favorite Book

Rothfuss is a brilliant writer that has crafted a magnificent tale. Whenever he is able to finish book 3 I have no doubt it will be a fantasy tale and world as good as Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones. Perhaps even better if he continues to write/finish stories in this world. A

Amazing Fantasy Story Telling And World Building

This was a great listen. The story pulled me in and kept me engaged. I love that the author foreshadows things that will happen in the future just enough to not give away anything. The narrator did a great job reading with the right amount of emotion and pace.

Best books ever!

These books are the best story I’ve ever listened to. I just finished it for the 5th time. I strongly recommend them to everyone! Just don’t hold your breath for the Doors of stone! Best author, but the wait is killing me. The first two are worth multiple times over, so definitely try them!

Favorite book of all time.

Just wish he would finish final book of trilogy. Grr GRRRRR GRRRRR triple grrr grrrr

Enjoying it!

Not my usual genre, but it was on sale and the description made me want to try it. It took a while for me to get into it, wondering why I purchased this book, and then it got interesting. Love the narrator! Will get the next book in this series, but not immediately. Need a short break, but do want to continue with the story.

Soooooooo good

Was recommended by a friend. He said it was simply beautiful. He was so right. Loved every second. The writing is sublime and the story wraps around you like the blanket you can’t let go of after a warm mid afternoon nap. My respect to this artist of an author.

Cool

I don’t know why people don’t like this book it’s good and yes his flowers the words are bad or whatever but it tells you that poetry is bad in the book or characters of best at everything he’s an idiot sometimes the guy is a legend though so he should be good at some stuff so these people that say this book is horrible explain idiotic there are the people who enjoy diary of a wimpy kid because of its dumb story those kind of people just get on my nerves just why do you hate this book there’s nothing wrong with it it’s just a pretty good book

Fantastic Fantasy

A fantastic fantasy book about a young man in the middle of his great adventure.

Fantastic story telling

Complex characters in a very compelling story. The reader makes a very good performance.