The Name of the Wind
About this book
***The Name of the Wind***, also called ***The Kingkiller Chronicle: Day One***, is a heroic fantasy novel written by American author Patrick Rothfuss. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy ***The Kingkiller Chronicle***. It was published on March 27, 2007, by DAW Books, the novel has been hailed as a masterpiece of high fantasy. The story begins the tale of Kvothe (pronounced "quothe"), a young man who becomes the most notorious magician his world has ever known. Kvothe narrates his own journey, from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players to his years as a near-feral orphan in a crime-ridden city, and his daring entrance into a prestigious and perilous school of magic. Patrick Rothfuss's debut novel has been praised for its fresh and earthy originality, transporting readers into the mind of a wizard and the world that shaped him. It explores the truth behind the legend of a hero and how one can become entangled in their own mythology. Rothfuss's powerful storytelling and robust writing have earned him comparisons to renowned fantasy authors such as [Tad Williams][1], [George R. R. Martin][2], and [Robert Jordan][3]. Followed by: [***The Wise Man's Fear***][4] ([Source: special note from the publisher][5]) [1]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL292141A/ [2]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL234664A/ [3]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL233594A [4]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL8479869W [5]: https://patrickrothfuss.com/content/note.html
Reader Profile
4.4/5 · 661 readers · 880 pages · ≈ 16 h 18 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The Name of the Wind?
About ≈ 16 h 18 m — 880 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Name of the Wind?
880 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Name of the Wind?
It sits on the Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery shelves.
Has The Name of the Wind been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Name of the Wind.
Is The Name of the Wind in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in The Name of the Wind?
The main characters include Kvothe, Chronicler, Abenthy, Bast.
Where does The Name of the Wind take place?
It is set in Newarre, Tarbean, The University.
Who wrote The Name of the Wind?
Patrick Rothfuss.