flagranterror reviewed The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #2.5)
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5 stars
Beautiful.
176 pages
English language
Published Oct. 28, 2014 by DAW.
4 stars
(137 reviews)
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.
cheapshot reviewed The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #2.5)
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3 stars
It wasn't for me. Glad I read it though.
Yashima reviewed The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #2.5)
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5 stars
It's a fascinating read even though really nothing happens. This one is all about the way Auri is moving threw the Underthing. Putting things right. And nothing else. As per the author himself: the most action that happens is 6 page of her making soap. For some reason it is still a good story and I was really rooting for her to get everything right and find the gifts she was looking for. It was heart-breaking when she stumbles on the unnamed stair and ... well read the book to find out.
I am guessing I will now have to re-read Name of the Wind again ...
Bean reviewed The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #2.5)
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3 stars
I feel like I haven't decided if I liked The Slow Regard of Silent Things yet. I'm intrigued by Auri and was excited to learn more of her, but the book is slow and meandering to the point that it was difficult to get through.
However, it fits her. I couldn't imagine a story focusing on Auri told any other way, and it ended (can't stay "wrapped up") before it overstated its welcome.
RxBrad reviewed The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #2.5)
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1 star
Absolutely no plot whatsoever. A girl with crippling OCD (who is apparently on a continuous ecstasy bender) arranges things for 150 pages. That's it.
Oh, and she makes some soap.
M Is For Awesome reviewed The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #2.5)
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5 stars
Everything Mr. Rothfuss says in the Authors Note is true, except the bit about you not wanting to get this book. You do. You really really do. This book is about nothing. Almost nothing happens in it. There is only one person in it. And it is an absolute delight.
Old_Tim reviewed The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #2.5)
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5 stars
This is clearly a divisive book. It's probably not the book that any of his fans were particularly wanting. But on it's own terms, it's a lovely novella about a week in the life of Auri. Don't expect it to be what it's not. Just enjoy the beautiful writing.
Manzabar reviewed The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #2.5)
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5 stars
In the afterword, Mr. Rothfuss describes this story as a "trunk story"; meaning a story you write, put in a trunk and forget about. Fortunately he didn't do that; as a better metaphor for this story would be a rose, placed upon your pillow by your true love. The story is sweetness and beauty. As others have doubtlessly said, this isn't a story for everybody but as for me, I found it perfect.
Azuaron reviewed The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #2.5)
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5 stars
I've thought a lot about the title of this book, even before I read it. Reportedly, the translators couldn't figure out what it meant, so the international versions use the title The Music of Silence. This is most unfortunate, because I believe the title holds the key to knowing, before you've even read the book, whether you will like it.
Can you imagine the slow regard of silent things? Beneath the Earth, in the cast-off tunnels of the Underthing, can you imagine that objects, tunnels, rooms contain a bit of personality, of humanity, of wakefulness and will, under the appropriate circumstances, silently regard any trespassers upon their terrain? Are you ready for a beautiful meditation on the nature of nature and the brokenness of people? Then this book is for you.
Do you look at the title "The Slow Regard of Silent Things" and say, "What the actual what?" …
I've thought a lot about the title of this book, even before I read it. Reportedly, the translators couldn't figure out what it meant, so the international versions use the title The Music of Silence. This is most unfortunate, because I believe the title holds the key to knowing, before you've even read the book, whether you will like it.
Can you imagine the slow regard of silent things? Beneath the Earth, in the cast-off tunnels of the Underthing, can you imagine that objects, tunnels, rooms contain a bit of personality, of humanity, of wakefulness and will, under the appropriate circumstances, silently regard any trespassers upon their terrain? Are you ready for a beautiful meditation on the nature of nature and the brokenness of people? Then this book is for you.
Do you look at the title "The Slow Regard of Silent Things" and say, "What the actual what?" Then this book may not be for you.
Nymeria83 reviewed The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #2.5)
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5 stars
Raro, extraño, a ratos subreal... Pero maravilloso al fin y al cabo... Es simplemente Auri
B. Zelkovich reviewed The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #2.5)
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5 stars
It's too soon to finishing. I don't have the right words now, but this book carries a magic in it. a magnetism. gravity. Auri's tale snagged at a place inside me, and put it to rights. maybe after stewing I can write a review to do her justice.
cargide reviewed The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #2.5)
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3 stars
Digamos que aunque el libro no me ha desagradado, no está escrito para mi. Aún así, es un libro que creo que hay que leer.
ghostchaser reviewed The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #2.5)
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5 stars
Great Story. It Works!
kim karma reviewed The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #2.5)
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4 stars
I intentionally avoided reading any reviews before I read this. I knew it was an Auri story and that was fine with me. What I read kind of blew me away. So different, so emotional.
I then scanned the reviews and I do see why some people don't like it. I think Auri's mindset might be uncomfortable for people who have no personal experience with similar behaviors (in themselves or others).
Balise reviewed The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #2.5)
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4 stars
This is possibly the weirdest thing I've read in a long while. It's a book about a single character (Auri, who we met in Kingkiller Chronicle), who lives in the Underworld, and to whom nothing essentially happens. In the postface, Rothfuss describes it as a "150-page vignette", and it's quite a good description. It's a very "contemplative" read, I kind of want to call it a children book for adults. And it very pretty, and it's a nice change.
