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)

Listened to this 4 times and will do so again!

Great story and terrific narrator! I've listened to Wise Man's fear several times, too, and like it even more. like many others, I'm excited to read the third book when it gets published. These are important books to me and my family, so I'm cool with waiting for it to be finished. I REALLY hope Nick Podehl is tapped to read the third book. It would be a huge disappointment if he is unable to read or if someone else is chosen.

Addictive

This is the type of book that reminds me why I love sci fi sooo much - completely imaginative, excellent writing, creative and just addictive. I think I have listened to this and the sequel about 4 or 5 times now. I CAN'T WAIT for the next one!

The best book I’ve ever listened to

This has to be fifteen words long so if you don’t mind read the quotations.

One of the best fantasy books I've ever read

I've picked this book occasionally, I had not enough time just before my long flight to South Korea. I've listened it for the first time in the airplane and was really drown into the plot, amazing, stunning, not ordinary fantasy, really unique and interesting. Now I'm listening to this book for the 2nd time and it is even more interesting for me :) definitely going to read or listen to the next one in the series.

Why did I wait so long to hear this?

As the header says why did I wait so long to hear this book? I bought this book about 5 years ago but just listened to it last month. This book is amazing and can't wait to hear the next one.

Captivating !

Given the length of the booked I thought that it will take me months to finish. However, after the after the first 10 chapter, I was completely hooked. The story is captivating. The performance managed to bring into the story and give life to the different character. I loved it. Now I need the next book.

Awesome!!

This was so entertaining to listen to! Well written and well read! I loved it!

Love it.

This is teh best buk. Buk so gud. I want it so bad in my mind place.

fun read

great story telling. the plot was a little ambiguous but fulfilling for what was essentially a prequel.

Great storytelling

I really enjoyed this novel. It was hard for me to quit listening to it! The narrator does an exceptional job and the storytelling captivated me from the jump. The sequel, tho quite lengthy, ya even better! Highly recommend for any fantasy lover. 👍🏻