• The Wise Man's Fear

  • The Kingkiller Chronicle: Book 2
  • By: Patrick Rothfuss
  • Narrated by: Rupert Degas
  • Length: 42 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (3,409 ratings)

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The Wise Man's Fear

By: Patrick Rothfuss
Narrated by: Rupert Degas
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Publisher's summary

Sequel to the extraordinary The Name of The Wind, The Wise Man’s Fear is the second instalment of this superb fantasy trilogy from Patrick Rothfuss.

This is the most exciting fantasy series since George R. R. Martin's A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, and a must for all fans of HBO's GAME OF THRONES. Picking up the tale of Kvothe Kingkiller once again, we follow him into exile, into political intrigue, courtship, adventure, love and magic . . . and further along the path that has turned Kvothe, the mightiest magician of his age, a legend in his own time, into Kote, the unassuming pub landlord. Packed with as much magic, adventure and home-grown drama as The Name of the Wind, this is a sequel in every way the equal to its predecessor and a must for all fantasy fans.

Engaging and gripping, The Wise Man’s Fear is the biggest and the best new fantasy novel out there.

©2011 Patrick Rothfuss (P)2012 Orion Publishing Group Limited

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A Unique Fantasy Tale

What a breath of fresh air. Extraordinary beings are made believable and relatable. Love the series and I'm eagerly anticipating the next book.

Thankyou to Patrick Rothfuss for retiring from being a professional student and becoming a talented author. Please keep it up.

Thankyou to Rupert Degas for turning the words into a magical experience.

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Great, but a bit long winded in parts

There are parts of this book I thought were amazing and others I skipped through. All in all I enjoyed the descriptive writing and great characterisation but there were parts that dragged.

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im in love

great story, can't wait for the next book to come out, it goes so fast

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a masterpiece

one of the best audiobooks I ever listened to. goes deep but still very entertaining

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So engaging

I have had a great time listening to this book. Entertaining and engaging throughout. Highly recommend

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Best book ever!

I can not describe how much I love this book. If you have read the first one, you’ll love this one too. If you have not go get the first fall in love with that, then come back too this. You won’t regret it I promise, even if the third book is not out yet.

#tagsgiving #sweepstakes #fantasy #magicsystem #clever

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great read

a little long winded at times but an excellent narrator and a great story for the imagination

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Superb, at least fifteen words?

I JUST THINK IT'S SUPERB IN ALL ACCOUNTS. NO NEED TO WRITE FIFTEEN WORDS, RIGHT?

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I hunger for more

At this moment this book series has me in its clutches and... where is book 3? O.o

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Amazing narrator and story

Great story and Degas is an incredible narrator - cant wait to start the third book!!!

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