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)

Excellent story

started a little slow but I got sucked in as it got to the story telling part and couldn't stop listening. glad this was recommended to me.

Great story you won't be disappointed.

I'm not much for writing reviews so I'm just going to say it was a great book this was my second time reading it through. it seems to help you pick up a lot more the little hints and stuff of the upcoming story enjoy.

Outstanding performance. Great characters.

Simply cannot wait for the further adventures of Kvolth. Outstanding narration, Such a good voice for this young but exceptional character.

As Rothfuss Wrote. . .

I loved this book. What else is there to say?

Winning narration by Nick Podehl.

The first 6 hours are painful.

Any additional comments?

This audio book is fantastic, assuming you can make it through the painfully boring first 6 hours or so. I can understand why a few people gave this book a horrible review. If I hadn't pushed through those hours, I would have given it a horrible review too. However, after listening to the whole thing, it is an incredible book. I will be continuing the series.

brilliant

The most enthralling book I've read in awhile. couldn't put it down if I tried.

Engaging

utterly engaging. found myself making excuses to listen. well read/performed. can't wait to hear the next one.

A defter weaving I haven't seen in years.

Patrick Rothfuss wasn't kidding when he said in his introduction that he learned to take his time, and The Name of the Wind is a delight for it.
His tale of the mythic hero Kvothe feels at times the dark fantasy we have all come to expect in the genre lately before diving into a mix of classic adventure and coming of age in medieval times.
Young Kvothe is a cleverer, less depressing, Harry Potter wielding a magic best described as a combination of Alchemy and High Magick.
By the end The Name of the Wind will feel like you'd been reading forever and it was still so terribly short.
I couldn't handle the wait for the next in the series. Lucky for me, I don't have to.

fantastic

my now favorite author. u have listened to his books multiple times. will buy hardbacks as well hope they're leather bound.

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.