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A review by dharaiter
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
5.0
This is a big book, not just in size, but story wise too. After you finish reading the book, the beginning of the story starts to seem ancient. It is packed with SO MUCH content. But it’s good it was big, because even though it took me awhile to get into it, I didn’t want the book to end.
A lot of readers compare this series to Game of Thrones, but I don’t see any resemblance except for the fact that they both don't take place in a modern society. The Kingkiller Chronicles digs deeper into the characters than into the plot. The story, the setting, and the MC feels personal, which cannot be said about GoT. I can imagine myself studying in the university with Kvothe, Sim, and Will, but I cannot imagine myself in Westeros. The protagonist, Kvothe is also a very unique kind, because you are introduced to him as 25 year old adult and then go through this childhood from a first person POV of a young boy. He isn’t exceptional and at times sounds like an arrogant narcissistic, but he manages to evoke the right emotions through his words, stories, and actions. Also, his childhood must be the saddest backstory I might have ever read. I was depressed for a while after reading it.
I have fallen in love with Pat Rothfuss’s writing. His language is poetic, but he still manages it to make it look sincere and realistic, and not cheesy. He puts across a scenario and then explains it with mind blowing analogies which hits you right in the heart. He has a way with words.
I am not sure if this book should be called a fantasy-fantasy, even though it had magical elements. It’s looks more realistic than fantasy, which actually worked out for me since I don’t enjoy fantasy that much. It is also the only fantasy novel where the protagonist actually wonders about the scientific explanation behind a dragon breathing fire!
For me, Kvothe and Auri’s friendship was my most favorite part of the book. Even though it wasn't as significant as other relationships in the book, it touched my heart the most. It was surreal. I can’t wait to read the second book!!
A lot of readers compare this series to Game of Thrones, but I don’t see any resemblance except for the fact that they both don't take place in a modern society. The Kingkiller Chronicles digs deeper into the characters than into the plot. The story, the setting, and the MC feels personal, which cannot be said about GoT. I can imagine myself studying in the university with Kvothe, Sim, and Will, but I cannot imagine myself in Westeros. The protagonist, Kvothe is also a very unique kind, because you are introduced to him as 25 year old adult and then go through this childhood from a first person POV of a young boy. He isn’t exceptional and at times sounds like an arrogant narcissistic, but he manages to evoke the right emotions through his words, stories, and actions. Also, his childhood must be the saddest backstory I might have ever read. I was depressed for a while after reading it.
I have fallen in love with Pat Rothfuss’s writing. His language is poetic, but he still manages it to make it look sincere and realistic, and not cheesy. He puts across a scenario and then explains it with mind blowing analogies which hits you right in the heart. He has a way with words.
I am not sure if this book should be called a fantasy-fantasy, even though it had magical elements. It’s looks more realistic than fantasy, which actually worked out for me since I don’t enjoy fantasy that much. It is also the only fantasy novel where the protagonist actually wonders about the scientific explanation behind a dragon breathing fire!
For me, Kvothe and Auri’s friendship was my most favorite part of the book. Even though it wasn't as significant as other relationships in the book, it touched my heart the most. It was surreal. I can’t wait to read the second book!!