The Slow Regard of Silent Things

Kingkiller Chronicle, Book 2.5

By: Patrick Rothfuss

Narrated by: Patrick Rothfuss

Discover #1 New York Times-bestselling Patrick Rothfuss’ epic fantasy universe of The Kingkiller Chronicle, in this illustrated companion novella, The Slow Regard of Silent Things.

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

Deep below the University, there is a dark place. Few people know of it: a broken web of ancient passageways and abandoned rooms. A young woman lives there, tucked among the sprawling tunnels of the Underthing, snug in the heart of this forgotten place.

Her name is Auri, and she is full of mysteries.

The Slow Regard of Silent Things is a brief, bittersweet glimpse of Auri’s life, a small adventure all her own. At once joyous and haunting, this story offers a chance to see the world through Auri’s eyes. And it gives the reader a chance to learn things that only Auri knows....

In this book, Patrick Rothfuss brings us into the world of one of The Kingkiller Chronicle’s most enigmatic characters. Full of secrets and mysteries, The Slow Regard of Silent Things is the story of a broken girl trying to live in a broken world.

Critic reviews

Praise for Patrick Rothfuss:

"As seamless and lyrical as a song... This breathtakingly epic story is heartrending in its intimacy and masterful in its narrative essence."
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Reminiscent in scope of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series and similar in feel to the narrative tour de force of The Arabian Nights, this masterpiece of storytelling will appeal to lovers of fantasy on a grand scale."
—Library Journal (starred review)

"It is a rare and great pleasure to find a fantasist writing...with true music in the words.... Wherever Pat Rothfuss goes...he'll carry us with him as a good singer carries us through a song."
—Ursula K LeGuin

"The Wise Man's Fear is a beautiful book to read. Masterful prose, a sense of cohesion to the storytelling, a wonderful sense of pacing.... There is beauty to Pat's writing that defies description."
—Brandon Sanderson

"Patrick Rothfuss has real talent, and his tale of Kvothe is deep and intricate and wondrous."
—Terry Brooks

"[Rothfuss is] the great new fantasy writer we've been waiting for, and this is an astonishing book."
—Orson Scott Card

"As with all very best books in our field, it's not the fantasy trappings (as wonderful as they are) that make this novel so good, but what the author has to say about true, common things, about ambition and failure, art, love, and loss."
—Tad Williams

“This is an extremely immersive story set in a flawlessly constructed world and told extremely well.”
—Jo Walton, Tor.com

“It is the best book I have read it years, fantasy or otherwise.... The world is so deep, the stakes are so high, the characters so real, the mysteries so magical, the magic so mysterious, the plot so twisty…every day you haven’t read it is a day in your life that could be better.”
—Hank Green

"This fast-moving, vivid, and unpretentious debut roots its coming-of-age fantasy in convincing mythology."
—Entertainment Weekly — eloquence quotes

What an ego to read his own book!

Any additional comments?

With backing of publisher and huge fan to pay for a professional reader, choice to read his own book was a colossal mistake.

Most all writers are not good readers of their own book... Author has mediocre skills in reading his own book.

I tried a few times to listen to this book ...

We all make mistakes ... hope the author has learned, and does what he does best and let others do the same.

Excellent listen

Any additional comments?

Certainly an unorthodox story-ish thing, yet extremely pleasing and I believe very fitting for the character. As far as providing insights into a character and their motivations, this piece of work nailed it.

A Different Story

This isn't your normal story, as the author notes, but fitting of the main character. Interesting window into the world of a minor character.

Not a normal story, but so enjoyable.

If you could sum up The Slow Regard of Silent Things in three words, what would they be?

Unless you've read the two books before this, this book will make no sense to you. but it is a very fun insight into a small part of one character. It is a quirky little story that rambles along within the mind of a slightly broken young woman as she lives her life in the underthing.

It's not for everyone but I loved it

There are several "Reader bewares" stated by the author about this book. He is not wrong, this story is not for everyone. I had a tough time getting through it if there were distractions but I love the character Ari and I was always curious about her from the previous books, this story gives you a glance into what her life is like. It gives her character so much depth that The Name of the Wind and KingKiller don't have the ability to give. I recommend this book as a read for anyone who has already read the two previous and who can open their mind to 'different'.