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Published April 8, 2014 by Brilliance Audio.
Preceded by: [The Name of the Wind][1]
In The Wise Man's Fear, Kvothe searches for answers, attempting to uncover the truth about the mysterious Amyr, the Chandrian, and the death of his parents. Along the way, Kvothe is put on trial by the legendary Adem mercenaries, forced to reclaim the honor of his family, and travels into the Fae realm. There he meets Felurian, the faerie woman no man can resist, and who no man has ever survived...until Kvothe.
Now, Kvothe takes his first steps on the path of the hero and learns how difficult life can be when a man becomes a legend in his own time.
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[1]: openlibrary.org/works/OL9772092W/The_Name_of_the_Wind [2]: www.patrickrothfuss.com/content/books.asp
Great, now I can join the crowds calling for Rothfuss to get the third book finished. Great tale, multi-layered yet completely accessible.
Good, good story. But it's too long. To long.
HOW IS THIS SERIES SO GOOD. HOW.
I feel that this book is slower than The Name of the Wind, perhaps due in part to Kvothe's adventures, perhaps in part due to a number of stories-within-stories, and perhaps in part due to the fact that this is a middle book.
The plot doesn't advance much from The Name of the Wind. Kvothe leaves the University to reduce the University's liability, and essentially traverses one quest after another. Kvothe experiences some growth, and I expect that growth to drive the third book's plot development. But don't read this expecting to receive any answers to questions raised in the first book, and expect frustration at more questions when you finish.
Overall, this wasn't as enjoyable for me as The Name of the Wind. I kept reading, hoping the book's pace would pick up, even as I was looking forward to finishing the book so I could …
I feel that this book is slower than The Name of the Wind, perhaps due in part to Kvothe's adventures, perhaps in part due to a number of stories-within-stories, and perhaps in part due to the fact that this is a middle book.
The plot doesn't advance much from The Name of the Wind. Kvothe leaves the University to reduce the University's liability, and essentially traverses one quest after another. Kvothe experiences some growth, and I expect that growth to drive the third book's plot development. But don't read this expecting to receive any answers to questions raised in the first book, and expect frustration at more questions when you finish.
Overall, this wasn't as enjoyable for me as The Name of the Wind. I kept reading, hoping the book's pace would pick up, even as I was looking forward to finishing the book so I could move onto something else.
I doubt I'm the first one to say this, but The Kingkiller Chronicles is this century's [b:The Lord of the Rings|33|The Lord of the Rings (The Lord of the Rings, #1-3)|J.R.R. Tolkien|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1411114164s/33.jpg|3462456].
I cannot believe I read the whole book. I don't like Kvothe.
This series is a little like a modernized Beowulf. Not only is it epic, but its hero has the same indefatigable resources and strength, and the same list of doubtful if prerequisite accomplishments. Luckily the writing is more compelling. The first five hundred pages of this book I read while suffering from a nasty bronchitis in a campy Muscovite hotel. I was so glad for it. But, as was the case with the The Name of the Wind, I find Kvothe- perfect -pants and his predictable triumphs irritating. When he is put in charge of an experience fighting team comprised of season warriors I cringed, and sympathized with the older characters who must accept his teenage authority as he is so much more competent and useful than his experienced counterparts. (Enough of the YA!) Yet whether he is …
I cannot believe I read the whole book. I don't like Kvothe.
This series is a little like a modernized Beowulf. Not only is it epic, but its hero has the same indefatigable resources and strength, and the same list of doubtful if prerequisite accomplishments. Luckily the writing is more compelling. The first five hundred pages of this book I read while suffering from a nasty bronchitis in a campy Muscovite hotel. I was so glad for it. But, as was the case with the The Name of the Wind, I find Kvothe- perfect -pants and his predictable triumphs irritating. When he is put in charge of an experience fighting team comprised of season warriors I cringed, and sympathized with the older characters who must accept his teenage authority as he is so much more competent and useful than his experienced counterparts. (Enough of the YA!) Yet whether he is a musician, linguist, fighter, diplomat, he has all the qualities I like in Jean Luc Piccard but none of the personal appeal, wisdom or genuine weakness. He is just too perfect, and not believable. When he has hot sex with the most beautiful fairy in the world, I just shook my head and prayed she would eat him. But of course.....
The best part of the book was toward the end when Kvothe gets his ass kicked by a couple of tax collecting soldiers. I read a 1,000 pages just to get to that part. I wish there was more development of other characters, because the writing is excellent and the storytelling superb. I hope in the next book he gets his ass kicked more and we learn more about his demon apprentice. And Denna finds a better boyfriend and rubs it in his face.
I have finished the second of three parts, third to be published. This book was nowhere near as good as the first, which is a shame. There were long stretches of sheer nothing, to the point where the book was probably about 20% too long. What's worse is, and I'm going to try to give nothing away, a potential exciting portion was glossed over in favor of parts that sucked the life out of the narrative. I'm giving 3 out of 5 only because the good parts are really good. Hoping the final installment has an editor with a bit more sway and a story with a bit more drive.
Second book of [b:The Name of the Wind|186074|The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #1)|Patrick Rothfuss|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1270352123s/186074.jpg|2502879]. We still follow Kvothe in his story: he first takes a break semester to try to get a patronage (and monies). He also learns how to use a sword and how to fight. There's a pretty weird moment in the middle of the book that lasts for a 100 pages or so which made me like this book less than the previous one. It's still very, very good - but now I need to wait for the third one. Damn it.
An absolutely awesome book! A huge chunk of my Christmas holiday was dedicated to reading this book. And even though I wasn't a fan of the part about the Felurian, everything else was excellent. Now I'm joining hordes of people waiting patiently for the next book..... :)
As good as the first, even if the style changes a little.
An okay book that manages to go nowhere after 1000 pages. Kvothe learns to fight and... other stuff. Then he ends up right where he started, but not as poor.
None of the questions brought up in the first book are answered. That, and the Felurian chapters just about ruined the whole book; since after that, Kvothe apparently feels obliged to hump everything that moves (thankfully in PG-13 detail, at least).
And Denna. Enough with her. I wish she'd just kick the bucket already.
Again, some of my favorite parts are the short stories the characters tell around campfires and whatnot.
On the bright side, when the third and final book comes out next year (?), it should solve all of the mysteries that haven't been solved yet. Right? Maybe?
A superb fantasy; loved every moment of this. I'm surprised that some of the fans of the first book were disappointed by this one. It only strengthened my ties to the characters. Can't wait for the final chapter.
This was a very good book. I was reading the first book as this one was being published and went straight into reading this book. I went from years of not reading to reading 2000 pages in relatively short order (couple of weeks) and came away very satisfied. It might have been wise for me to pace myself a little more though.
Don't read this book until you read the first book. Then you won't really need me to tell you whether or not you should read this book.
Brilliant, perfect sequel. I highly recommend this book to everyone. Definitely worth 5 stars all the way through. I literally could not put this book down.
One of those books I spent a week putting off reading the last chapter... I figured if I didn't read it, the book would never be over and I wouldn't have to cope with the loss. Loved it. More Kvothe please, Patrick Rothfuss.
