The name of the wind ebook by patrick rothfuss rakuten kobo. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, followed by the wise mans fear. Get name of the wind by patrick rothfuss audiobook free. Buy the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss online at alibris. The name of the wind audiobook begins in the frame story, the setting of which is the waystone inn located in newarre. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide.
Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. Patrick rothfuss fantasy novel the name of the wind ends as it begins. The name of the wind goodreads meet your next favorite book. In some ways, the name of the wind fits the definition of a fine yarn a long or rambling story, especially one that is implausible. Kingkiller chronicleseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. The name of the wind is a fantasy book by patrick rothfuss, the main character is called kvothe, an arcanist who has left a life of adventure and sorrow to become an innkeeper in a small town. Patrick rothfuss has created a masterpiece in literature with his pen and it has been given voice by nick podehl s narration. The series, and its use of the dark tower, expands upon stephen kings. Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. Apparently a lot of people still really like this kind of perfect people doing amazing things in fantasy genr. He spoke to the wind and it cradled and caressed him. I have talked to gods, loved women and written songs that make the minstrels weep.
Martin to robert jordan, to create a thrilling and intricately spun story that will leave you breathless i have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. A night at the bar lends itself to storytelling, and rupert degas incredible reading brings each character to life. Download the name of the wind audiobook by patrick. It bore him to the ground as gently as a puff of thistledown and set him on his feet softly as a mother. The name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. The social satire, the exposition of societys flaws and the way the author explains this universes magic as if it were science help create a truly immersive world full of misteries but where everything can be explained and comprehended in detail. Jun 10, 2012 this book uses a unique style of a story within a story that works really well. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Sep 16, 2016 the jungle book free full audiobook online listen by rudyard kipling author rudyard kipling country united kingdom language english series the jungle books genre childrens book publication date.
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Written by patrick rothfuss, audiobook narrated by rupert degas. Kingkiller chronicle, book 1 patrick rothfuss author, nick podehl narrator, brilliance audio publisher try audible free. Having said that, the second book in the series is not as good by half, and succumbs in a lot of places to the tropes it was trying to deconstruct in the first place. The name of the wind npr coverage of the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. Patrick rothfuss announces the name of the wind tenth anniversary edition and shares updates on the kingkiller chronicle book 3 stubby the rocket fri. Patrick rothfuss currently lives in central wisconsin where he teaches at the local university. The kingkiller chronicle, book 1 audible audiobook unabridged patrick. I love kvothe and i love that its his story in his own words but you are still left wondering how he got to be this larger than life figure. His first novel, the name of the wind, was a publishers weekly best book of the year. The name of the wind which is the best available audiobook of this. Book two of the stormlight archive, continues the immersive fantasy epic that the way. The name of the wind was wellwritten, well structured, and makes a cliched story into one that has some depth and creativity. Name of the wind follows the trials of a burgeoning young hero, kvothe, as he begins his life long quest to discover and destroy the magical beings who killed his parents.
Theres magic, discovery, mystery, love and intrigue set in a brand new fantasy world. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick rothfussanick podehln audiobook audio cd december 15, 2009 4. Mar 27, 2007 his first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. Book no let down words of radiance shines in the first book, the way of kings, we were introduced to the world of roshar. Im currently on my 6th listen and i just cant find anything close to this good. It is not the most unique dream novel to ever hit racks. Harry potter fans craving a new mindblowing series should look no further than the name of the windthe first book in a trilogy about an orphan boy who becomes a legend. Extract 1 of patrick rothfuss the name of the wind part 1 of the kingkiller. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick. Martin to robert jordan, to create a thrilling and intricately spun story that will leave you breathless. Wendelboe for short, has been creating a name for himself with his subtle and highly creative take on the mystery genre, as he manages to conjure up a sense of nostalgia almost with his extremely evocative and nuanced style of writing, with it guiding the reader along gently with both a sense of purpose and conviction, keeping them. The name of the wind is book one in a trilogy that reminds readers of what great storytelling can be. The name of the wind book by patrick rothfuss the name of the wind was an extraordinary book. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert degas extract 1 by orionbooks published on 20120528t14.
Written by patrick rothfuss, audiobook narrated by nick podehl. His first novel, the name of the wind audiobook, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. His novels have appeared on nprs top 100 science fictionfantasy books list and. By the time the third book is published in a few years, the trilogy could well join the prestigious company of the abovenamed j. His first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. Forgiving download the name of the wind the kingkiller. I was quite surprised by how many people actually like this book that much. Patrick loves words, laughs often, and dabbles in alchemy. Naturally, i have decided that my time in the car would be best spent listening to a readthrough of the name of the wind. Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the magically gifted young man who grows to be the most notorious wizard his world has ever seen. But just in case, definitely get the nick podehl narration. In these pages you will come to know kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragonslayer, the legend hunter, the lover, the thief and the infamous assassin.
Day one, is a heroic fantasy novel written by american author patrick rothfuss. The name of the wind, also called the kingkiller chronicle. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicle series book 1 patrick rothfuss author 2007 the wise mans fear kingkiller chronicle series book 2. Extract 1 of patrick rothfuss the name of the wind part 1 of the kingkiller chronicles. The jungle book free full audiobook online listen by rudyard kipling author rudyard kipling country united kingdom language english series the jungle books genre childrens book publication date. Name of the wind, download cheaper by the dozen ebook pdf free the. In this new tale by the author patrick rothfuss, the sometimes ambiguous lines between poetry and prose begin to blur. Kingkiller chronicles, day 1 unabridged audiobook, by patrick rothfuss. Listen to the name of the wind audiobook audiobook. Well, this week at wired book club, were a pandemonium of five parts. Download the name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss.
Eventually his old life catches up with him when he rescues a scholar named chronicler who realizes kvothe for who he is, to keep chronicler from. I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I have spent the night with felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. See more ideas about the kingkiller chronicles, the wise mans fear and patrick rothfuss. Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle audiobook. Books similar to the name of the wind the kingkiller. The name of the wind audiobook the kingkiller chronicle 1. The name of the wind is an epic fantasy by patrick rothfuss in which the legendary hero kvothe, now in hiding as waystone inn owner kote, recounts his past experiences to chronicler, a story collector. Please note this is now the entire audio of this book. Download or stream the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. In some ways, the name of the wind fits the definition of a fine yarn a long or rambling story, especially one that is. The book forms the first of the three parts of rothfusss kingkiller chronicle.
Patrick rothfuss the name of the wind audiobook free online. For he knew the name of the wind, and so the wind obeyed him. From the characters to the environments everything is connected in a way that makes perfect sense. This book uses a unique style of a story within a story that works really well. Im going to be spending on the order of 30 hours in the car over christmas break, driving to and from home to be with my family. Full of music, magic, love, and loss, patrick rothfusss vivid and engaging debut fantasy knocked our socks off. Im fairly certain their is only one narrator for the english version.
Listen to name of the wind audio book by patrick rothfuss. I probably underestimated the power of mary sue characters. The name of the wind is such a story that compels us, again and again, to hear it in order to understand the true meaning and the hidden aspects of the story. The dark tower is a series of eight books and one short story written by american author stephen king. Indeed, often, the reader wonders if the name of the wind is poetry or prose, because the language used by rothfuss. The book contains some terrific descriptions of music often difficult to capture with the written word and musings on the nature of the musical mind.
After gaining his reputation at a very young age with included being expelled from university younger than most who are allowed in, talking to gods and writing songs, he dissapeared. Patrick rothfuss announces the name of the wind tenth. I stumbled upon this page because im googling audio book as good as name of the wind rupert degas. Its innovation comes not from its reality or characters fors gods sake, take a gander at the guide with the book. The jungle book full audiobook by rudyard kipling youtube. It is a world of magic and aliens where hurricanelike storms lay savage to the world every few days and all of its inhabitants must adapt their lives accordingly. A similar book, perhaps, but this book would not exist.
Book four of the sword of truththe series first begun in wizards first rulereturns listeners to the world of richard cypher, a simple woods guide who never dreamed he would be named the seeker of truth and become caught up in magic, war, and dangers so extraordinary that the fate of. Stream the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert degas extract 1 by orionbooks from desktop or your mobile device. Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the. Kingkiller chronicles, day 1 unabridged the name of the wind. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during the day. In the name of the wind, patrick rothfuss brings together elements from all the great fantasy writers, from george r. My husband happened to be browsing ebooks and the last thing i knew, this gem was popping up as based on your shopping history type thing. The name of the wind is the first volume in the kingkiller chronicles and tells the story of the notorious wizard kvothe. Incorporating themes from multiple genres, including dark fantasy, science fantasy, horror, and western, it describes a gunslinger and his quest toward a tower, the nature of which is both physical and metaphorical. I read it because a friend of mine read it and told me i absolutely had to borrow it, and im just glad she did. Reading length provides a calculation for the word count of this book, find out. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings.
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