THE NAME OF THE WIND by Patrick Rothfuss | BOOK REVIEW

[@aussiesparks]

This book is so good that i have read it a few times and i still seek out reviews of it.

[@Cajva]

Anyone liked Auri as much as i did?

[@aljenytkeepitsimple7511]

+Cajva Theres a book of it . about auri and how her world moves

[@neddogj3496]

I did!!

[@neddogj3496]

I did!!

[@TheMidnightCafeAU]

no offense, it earns a 6 out of 5 XD it is one of the most well written stories i've ever read.

[@Motavian]

Growing up, I was an avid Tolkien reader. I finished Lord of The Rings in the sixth grade, became obsessed with the MERP pen and paper RPG beginners set, consumed everything that was tangentially related to it. After Tolkien where else was there to go for a dorky kid in the early-mid 90's? After reading Dragonlance, Xanth and a few others I simply lost interest in fantasy for a very long time. Back in '09-10, a friend had loaned me this book. He was very patient, it was left on my bookshelf for months collecting dust. The day I started reading this book was also the day I finished reading the entire damn thing.

[@vz381]

Arthur Hoffert Man, I could never do such a thing, when I was finishing this book I was so frustrated that it would end, I just wished it would have several hundreds of pages more and I controlled myself not to read too quickly and enjoy it as long as possible

[@tomatte99]

I have a very low read speed, so even though I was reading it all the time it took me 4 days to finish. I wish I could read this fast.

[@7A7ER]

Name of the Wind is the best world building I've read since Tolkien.

[@Motavian]

@@7A7ER It's been nearly 10 years since I've posted the comment and I still agree with you. If not the best world building, it at least has a believable world and the way information is conveyed organically through character perspective in conversation is wonderful. I know Rothfuss has burned away a lot of good will, but I still don't care about the contrarians being contrary, the first book is wonderful.

[@countjacko381]

you didn't mention Bast now he is going to sneek into your room tonight and threaten you. bettter get some iron. This book shocked me, I didn't think I would like it so much. I cant wait for the third book.

[@Mashal127]

You think iron will keep you safe? Hear my words, manling. Do not mistake me for my mask. You see light dappling on the water and forget the deep, cold dark beneath. Listen. You cannot hurt me. You cannot run or hide. In this I will not be defied. I swear by all the salt in me: if you run counter to my desire, the remainder of your brief mortal span will be an orchestra of misery. I swear by stone and oak and elm: I'll make a game of you. I'll follow you unseen and smother any spark of joy you find. You'll never know a woman's touch, a breath of rest, a moment's peace of mind. And I swear by the night sky and the ever-moving moon: if you lead my master to despair, I will slit you open and splash around like a child in a muddy puddle. I'll string a fiddle with your guts and make you play it while I dance. You are an educated man. You know there are no such things as demons. There is only my kind. You are not wise enough to fear me as I should be feared. You do not know the first note of the music that moves me.

[@RoSoliTaire]

Aaaaaaaand....your hair matches Kvothe's

[@p.e.gilbertauthor3036]

Haha! That's so funny!

[@iamz33la]

I definitely bought this today because of this video! I'm a few pages in and can't waitttt to see where it takes me!

[@Altaranalt]

Nice review. Just enough to get me excited and interested without spoiling anything. I think I'll pick these up!

[@MrRob49815]

It's really is an amazing book that I just randomly picked up. Then two years later I downloaded the audio book version, Narrated by Rupert degas. Even if you've read this book before I highly recommend listening to the audiobook. Degas' narration is truly brilliant and does the characters justice. Especially characters like auri and ellodine. Some comments on here say its badly written. They couldn't be further from the truth. As soon as you get to qvothe telling his story to chronicler you'll be hooked. Great review by the way. have you read the lies of Locke Lamora?

[@littlebookowl]

robert smith I think I might look into the audiobook! I'm glad you enjoyed the book so much :D No, but it is on my wishlist!

[@MrRob49815]

Little Book Owl can't wait for the review when you do read it

[@artukov]

can you post a link for audiobook?

[@MrRob49815]

Nikola Artukov sorry for the delayed response. I use the audible app on my fone. You have to subscribe to it and you get one free audio book a month. It's a great app. I've listened to over 120 audiobooks since downloading it. I listen whilst working so that's why I can get through so many. If you find the audiobook anywhere else make sure its the one narrated by Rupert degas. He's brilliant

[@sanjaymahato4522]

robert smith ya you are right , as I was just casually passing my time by light reading it But as soon as i reached the chapter where kvothe is telling his story to the chronicler for 3 days timeline. It just got excitingly amazing. I couldn't resist myself and finished the book in one read for steady 11 hours in the night. One of the best fantasy I have ever read besides the axe and the thrones, Game of thrones And the magicians

[@David_USC]

Definitely a good book, thoroughly enjoyed it. You may also be interested in 'The Way of Kings' by Brandon Sanderson OR 'Blood Song' by Anthony Ryan - both are just as good IMO.

[@shannon1355]

I am surprised and excited that this book is getting known in the Booktube community. I read it a few years ago and it is absolutely amazing!

[@veerlealkemade]

I promised myself not to read any huge books for the remaining of this year (after just finishing the entire ASOIAF series) but this book sounds like something I'd absolutely love! :)

[@chasitydeanna4861]

You are the first booktuber I've come across so far that actually EXPLAINS the story and it's elements. You delved into the writing, the tone, the character. And the summary was actually good, you gave me and idea of what the plot actually is instead of two sentences or so. I definitely have to check this out!

[@Nickyboi1]

Totally agree with you. Patrick Rothfuss has a way with words to make you feel immersed in his story. If you're a fan of incredibly down-to-earth, achingly realistic, never-corny but still classic, fun and inspirational fantasy you need to buy this book.

[@themightyant.]

What a wonderful review of a wondrous book. Your love and excitement of the writing, story and characters is infectious. This is why I read, and this is why I watch book reviews. Thank you.

[@SardonicALLY]

I'm eleven chapters into The Name of the Wind and I have to say, this book just keeps getting better and better, it's enrapturing and I just know I'm going to read every scrap of the sequels. 100% recommended.

[@n0zenzur]

You sould reed The Stormlight Archive too. It's amazing !!

[@ceciliavillin8702]

I could not agree more! Just finished the book myself, and I have suddenly developed this fear that no book will ever be good again. By comparison nothing will ever hold its ground!

[@tovekauppi1616]

I realise that you wrote this comment a year ago, but if you still care, I recommend that you read the stormlight archives by Brandon Sanderson. So far there are only two books in the series, but they are REALLY good. They definitely have the same world building thing as tnotw, both geographically, culturally and historically as well as an interesting take on magic.

[@heathersmith4226]

"Freaking good! Freaking, freaking good!" - The best quote ever for this series.

[@MatheusSaar]

I had to pause you! I've been reading the book, so I came to see what you're thinking about it, and I became so motivated to read and so afraid to hear some spoiler that I had to pause you, but I'll come back after reading! I really like your videos, great channel! thank you

[@jakal13]

I read this book and am almost half through. I can absolutely understand your enthusiasm :) Looking forward to getting to know about all the secrets there are.

[@p.e.gilbertauthor3036]

We're all still waiting for that. Some wonder if we'll ever know...

[@TravisLoveMe]

I just finished this book and wrote a review on Goodreads. I agree so much that it was such a tough thing to review. I did not get to it from the start because I had preconceptions coming into this about what fantasy is supposed to look like and the depth of this book really blew everything out of the water. I can't wait to do my own booktube review of it. I am going to start book 2 today.

[@rikard4711]

Aah. So good to hear a review that is equally as blown about this book (and Wise Man's Fear). Best books I've ever read!

[@LimegreenStig]

I bought his book on your recommendation and have started reading it, and I didn't know a thing about it. And let me just say, this is one of my favorite books of all time! Thank you so much for brining it to my attention! I love it! :D

[@IamtheFREY]

My all time favorite series. I think you summed it up well. I am trying to get my friends into it. Can't wait for the third.

[@ashleemaree3748]

I bought this book today and I didn't want to spoil it but I wanted to make sure I wanted to start it because its so hefty. This really helped and I had to cut this video short so I could start because you made it sound so wonderful!😅

[@GamingHarry]

Same thing happened to me xD

[@johniguess4287]

I love these books so much, I'm about halfway through the wise man's fear (the second one) and it reminds me a lot of the power of one by Bruce Courtenay. I love how there's all of these tiny add ons to the lore (like the expression 'a span of days'). I hate Ambrose though. I also love how Kvothe makes all of these frustrating mistakes (even if they make you feel helpless and irritated) because they seem like mistakes people would really make. So yeah, it's a great series. :)

[@AshleysayQue]

I feel so late, but I JUST read the king killer chronicles and Im like WHERE HAVE THEY BEEN ALL MY LIFE!! i absolutely loved Rothfuss and his writing style. SO in love with these books! I just did my first book talk on it :D

[@maggiemagpievlogs4611]

I have just started the name of the wind, I absolutely love it!! I can see myself as a character listing to the stories. 😍😊

[@Origamibeats]

Whats a good book similar to this one? Need one while waiting for the next one to come out.

[@greatcarlwash]

you will probably need several to wait for the next one. I suggest the stormlight archive only two of the books are out in that series as well.

[@tovekauppi1616]

+Jonathan Burns I was literally going to say they while I have never found anything quite like the name of the wind, stormlight archive is just as good in a slightly different way. It's less poetic, but the world is just as rich with culture, creatures and history. It also has a lot of depth and small details that I noticed when I reread the books. If you are familiar with 'wheel of time' it draws some inspiration from there (which makes sense as the author wrote the last three books in that series) but it is also it's own unique thing with an interesting take on magic.

[@greatcarlwash]

+Tove Kauppi yes very true. plus you get Sanderson's cosmere

[@Syzygy77]

This story is great! I was captivated by it. I’m still eagerly waiting for the last installment. It’s tough though, I’m a big fantasy fan but this book is unique and it’s setting a bar that many other books can’t quite reach.

[@lockelokiluke]

Great book!!! really, I am really looking forward to read the third book, when it comes out. Nice review, but I think in the book it says somewhere in the beginning that Kvothe´s name is pronounce "cuoz" not "K-voth" Love your videos :)

[@optimuscries9869]

You nailed explaining The Name Of The Wind!

[@breezelord]

Watched the review a few weeks back, got around to reading at the start of the week, about to start the second of the trilogy. This book is the best I have read easily, thank you for introducing me to it. Kvothe is amazing! Subscribed.

[@jovyajoc]

well said! I love the book. I found it somewhere where I woundn't expect myself to be. It sat on my shelf for a year before I even thought of continuing reading the first chapter. Shame on me! I was so judgemental and gosh I didn't expect this book to be my all-time favorite. It's amazing beyond words.

[@dianaluna2263]

I totally totally agree with you! I read that book 2 years ago and I just completely fell in love with it. I couldn´t have said why until I saw this video. You definitely give the right reasons that not even I could have expressed myself. However, the waiting for the third book is killing me! I read many other books but I can´t stop comparing them to this one. Do you have any idea when will the next one be released?

[@watsonga050300]

One word. Felurian.

[@bero001]

Vile Vindicator hate her c:

[@camilaforero1621]

OMG

[@coleton7048]

Dany B. Why? Because your fucking stupid, that's why. lol

[@thisisblue5800]

I adore this book. I also did a video review but because I didn't want to do spoilers I pretty much didn't say anything hahhaahha. So I've linked yours for if people want to know more before reading it. You put it so well!

[@elio11111]

Before I say anything else I wanna point out that I absolutely love this book. With that being said I wish I had his thousands of pages with all the things that he left out. For example when Kvothe sang for the first time and Denna was singing in the crowd we got none of the words he was singing and everyone in the book was awestruck which made me feel ... left out to say the least. And then Kvothe decided to leave out his trail by the iron law and the priests. Made me soooo angryyy! I don't know that's just me probably.

[@Marobobb]

YOU KNOW WHAT! I am beyond damn happy that this book is on its way to me. I always just watch your videos then create my list of books to read because idefk I just trust your book choices so much lol!! Thank you iloveyou and Patrick Rutherford.

[@Marobobb]

ROTHFUSS* OMG 😂😂😂

[@martinalalova9901]

I have read this book so long ago and i had almost forgotten about it i didnt even know it has a sequel! I absolutely loved it im so buying the sequel.

[@marcoperez-maccollum4688]

It is one of my favorite books, so good . Thank you for doing a review hopefully Pat gets inspired and finally publishes the 3rd haha . Good job

[@jessicatammreads]

Little late to posting this.. but man I LOVED THIS BOOK. And the 2nd. I need the 3rd!!!

[@AdamCollings]

Been hearing about this one. Gotta read it.

[@DJDavidShmosh]

Was in the back seat heading home from Portland OR to Fresno CA and I managed to get to chapter 18 during the ride. It is my second time reading the book and I forgot how much I loved it. Read it while it's hot guys and gals. It's probably going to be a movie or TV show some day. I keep these books right next to my Harry Potter and LotR collections. Can't wait for the 3rd book now.

[@Helloimjuliana]

aaaaand ordering it on amazon now. sounds like a great book and i can't wait to read it!

[@Sambal86]

bought the book thanks to this video(among other things). halfway through the wise man's fear by now. This is a great series! thanks!

[@thedpend]

Nice review! A buddy of mine recommended this to me a while back, but until the third one comes out I don't want to get into it. I think I'd forget half the subplots and characters. Same thing happened to me in the middle of Ice and Fire book 3...I found out there were two more books and another two that haven't even come out yet. I like to read a story all in one go, you know? Anyway, awesome vid!

[@MrH347]

It was a damn good book, beautiful prose, layered plot and every character feels like they have a real backstory. Kvothe has the worst life. But he is so flawed and feels real. Everything is so well developed without feeling like a chore to learn. It’s so good… Need book three!!!!

[@alffbooks]

*adding to to-read list* sounds really interesting :D

[@missOhdrey]

I'm starting this book tonight. CANT WAIT

[@BillAllanWorld]

Hey Owl, quick question - is this book appropriate for an 11 year old to read? On a scale of "The Hobbit" to "A Song of Ice and Fire", how would you rate this for kids? Thanks!

[@siberianflow1326]

Bill Allan I'm not Owl but I'll try to answer. I'd say it is less kid friendly than the Hobbit but much more kid friendly than ASOIAF. There is some scary stuff involved and some things will probably fly over a kid's head (and my head too haha, I keep noticing new things on rereads). That being said, except for a number of things involving sex in the second book, I struggle to remember things that somebody may not find appropriate for an 11 year old.

[@theherooffire007]

I'd say not. It's incredibly violent in some parts (enough to traumatize a young reader), and the themes of the book can sometimes get really dark and heavy - stuff you can appreciate better if you're a bit older. Most people categorize this series as "adult fantasy". I'd say its a book for late teens/young adults. That's just me though. Hope it helps.

[@buuzy252]

From this video you'll learn how much characters play such an important rule, and how they are so important to discover and get to know them, personalities, what they like what they don't, their pride to be what they are, their relationships/ relations with their parents their tribes/communities and their beliefs their jokes if they have any their neighborhood..!! their glory. Their cowardice, All that is included in worldbuilding books as I can see

[@lifesabeach2597]

Loved the book, and part two, but it sure is taking a long time for book three

[@David-rr6sf]

The two of them are master pieces. Cant wait for the 3rd

[@sallyandbooks545]

had this bk on my shelf for ages. since ots gotten popular i think i may have to read ot swn. loved your review xxxxx

[@kevinwalden4288]

This book is by far one of the best I've read this year. I really wish their were more than two

[@JoshuaLoftis]

One of the most amazing books I've ever read; I pray that the film adaptation does it justice.

[@uHcoMHRk]

Film adaptation?

[@JoshuaLoftis]

Yeah, Lionsgate won the bidding for the rights for a film, tv series and video game too!

[@FatmasterKY3]

I've been thinking about this book a lot since I've finished it, so good

[@p.e.gilbertauthor3036]

Have your feelings changed regarding the story over the years, considering how long it is taking him to write Book 3?

[@Follygon]

The Moon was here

[@DistuberLuber]

I absolutely love this book I'm waiting for the second book to come out in Norwegian, which is in 3 months I've read about 25 chapters from the english version, but I fell out because I had a lot to do at school n'stuff. But I'm looking so much forward to reading it

[@MsDream1999]

OK so yesterday I was in FNAC and I just picked up that book and I was like: -This sound interesting but it's really long I am afraid that I get bored of that. Im gonna wait for someone opinion . And here you are to make me buy that book. Thank you for that.

[@glennhitzert5981]

seriously buy this one guys! it's fantastic, like she says! :D

[@Major1745]

I like the audiobook, with Rupert Deags narrating, his voice is orgasmic...(no homo) hes just such a legend!

[@fan-i-am]

Here here! I love reading, but the audiobook is just AWESOME! Different voices for each character, different accents, made up languages AND songs sung (instead of just lyrics) I think, that the audiobook is better than the paper book!

[@Major1745]

a wise man!

[@jon-paulterry3703]

fucking awesome audobook

[@rossoneri1085]

+jon-paul terry I just got the audiobook on sale for £5 gonna start listening tommorrow :-)

[@EirikHasALife]

Yeah he's great

[@jbags7538]

This book is amazing I found it in a random drawer while away from home and I couldn’t stop reading once I picked it up

[@a19spyro95]

I have heard rumors that there are only going to be 3 books of the main story... is there any reason for this rumor beyond "Kote" saying he will tell the story in over 3 days?

[@abfhgurye]

Pat has confirmed it numerous times that it is a trilogy.

[@littlebookowl]

Yes, it is definitely a trilogy!

[@EDarien]

John Smith Pat has said that he doesn't like when stories drag on. That it can become too big and unwieldy, stale, and expectations, etc. Instead, he says he'll write Kvothe's story as a 3 book tale and end it there. He'd gone on to say, however, that there will be other stories/books in the Four Corners world, just that they won't be about Kvothe. We'll have new characters, likely new locales and an entire world to explore. Pat has really built his world, with mythologies, religions, currencies and societies that we haven't even heard of that already exist in his head in his world. He wants to explore more of it, but doesn't want to get bogged down with one protagonist. I'm just a really big fan who used to read his blog a LOT (still sometimes skim it, depending on content) and have watched/listened to a WAY too many interviews from him on KZbin and NPR, as well as following him on Facebook and I drove like 2-3 hours (each way) to get my books signed and listen to him talk for a few hours. It was awesome and if you ever know of him anywhere near enough that you CAN go, you should go. He's really friendly and grateful for his fans.

[@BenJamin-uo6ux]

EDarien That was a great comment

[@EDarien]

MIDNIGHTvoyage Thank you.

[@MsFus08]

Have you read Gabriel Garcia Marquez?

[@averageguy47]

Hi, can you do a review of , the map of all things by Kevin Anderson

[@Caligula_Would_Grin]

Great review. Looking forward to your review of The Wise Man's Fear.

[@emilyhaddon1165]

I've had this book on my shelf for months and have been trying to work up the inclination to read it and this video has really convinced me to read it, after Allegiant of course haha! Thanks! :)

[@coleton7048]

Since they are doing movies and a TV series I think they should make a movie about his time all the way to just as he makes it to The University and the last shots of the movie being Kvothe reaching the top of the arch of the Omethi bridge, seeing the top of the Archives for the first time then smiling as he walks toward it and fade to black with "The Wind Cries Mary" by Jimi Hendrix over the credits ;) then most of the TV series being about his time at The University.

[@lexiericheson8412]

Okay! I just finished this book but don't know if I should read the next one! Please help!!!!

[@sweetnothings12]

Now I really wanna was this after watching your video you convinced me to read it

[@Su67377s]

Today I bought The name of the wind. But i literally dont understand any of the character. Today I read 1st chapter without skipping anything. I am new reader who dont have read any other book. This is my 1st book in my life. Please help me out, how to know the characters.

[@joecochran7797]

Just finished this book and it was an awesome read!

[@navarredr]

This is my favorite book/series of all time (and I've read a lot!). I can't wait for book 3!

[@aleb110]

I'll read it, seems such an interesting book! But I paused it by minute7:31 I really don't want to know what it is about like you did. Thank you . :) - Alessandra from Italy

[@hazemelgazzar34]

was it raining out there? :D

[@X_steff_x]

I've had this on my amazon wish list for a while now and have been contemplating whether or not to buy it...you're review has made me want to read it soooo bad! haha I cannot wait to get it now! :)

[@fancynancyketchup]

I have to read this! I'm reading The Song of Ice and Fire right now, and I'm really loving fantasy books right now. So this sounds like something I'll be really, really obsessed with. Yay fandoms!

[@des8833]

in the book it says his name is kvothe, sounding SIMILAR to quothe. i interpretted it as rhyming with quothe, not actually being quothe. just explaining how to properly pronounce the name...

[@CharrFrears]

Patrick Rothfuss commented on this saying she was pronouncing it right 😂

[@ChrissyR90]

i have already ordered it, because of all that you have talked about it before :)

[@BrendanDeBobes]

This book is excellent! I read it so fast for book this size. One of my favorite books I've read lately.

[@p.e.gilbertauthor3036]

I agree. It's just a shame that we are still waiting for him to complete the series... Did you see that his editor recently called him out about it?

[@BrendanDeBobes]

He is the GRRM of a new generation. Hopefully when it comes out we get the payoff we are hoping for.

[@p.e.gilbertauthor3036]

@@BrendanDeBobes Haha! You are right, though. I wish I had your optimism for The Doors of Stone. I fear disappointment, and it saddens me so much to say this because I really enjoyed The Name Of The Wind.

[@danielyeshe]

Haven't finished the book yet, just over 60% of the way through, but so far I'm not seeing what you're seeing. It is good but at times it feels very slow. I'm interested enough to finish it but I'm not sure I'll get the next.

[@LostInLibraries]

I just bought this book because of how much you raved about it :) it looks fantastic and I can't wait to get to it!

[@jenniferc8783]

Love that copy where did you get it?❤

[@MagicOfBooks]

Great review! I've seen so many people rave about this book. And I do love fantasy, so I'll have to get my hands on this in the future.

[@SkilllerGames]

The cover is hard ?

[@godmathias]

Finished it last night. Great book. Cant wait to start the 2nd.

[@RamblingsOfAnElfpire]

This has been on my shelf forever so I must get round to it soon!

[@mdtrtwlt]

I never could get through this book. Maybe I'll pick it up again sometime soon.

[@skullchildrenz]

I agree. Some are pretty awesome, and then others are just... I mean, Pat's American covers aren't too terrible, it's just that the UK versions are soooooooo good!

[@skrie]

The only problem I have with Name of the Wind is that now that I've read it, I've fallen into this black hole of not liking any other book. So... now what do I read?

[@AlbinosaurusR3X]

It's a FANTASTIC book! I can't give it enough praise, and certainly not without spoiling it. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys fantasy. While I'm at it, I would also recommend *The Way of Shadows* by Brent Weeks. Amazing.

[@marinaferreira4224]

Just added this to my TBR list on goodreads! Great video :) im very intrigued by the story!

[@dk988-y]

Hello Am currently reading the book and I have to agree this book is just amazing and the more I read the more I like it. :-)) Am somewhat still new to story book reading but since I was little I always loved fantasy stories, my favorite movie is lord of the rings :D what other books would you recommend for me? I've listened to an audio book called The age of Myth by Michel J.sulleven and found my self really enjoying it so I might by the paper versions of the series but do you have any other recommendations?

[@druzil2112plyr]

Anything from R.A. Salvatore.

[@N332]

You sold me! I'm not a massive of fantasy but this book sounds so interesting.

[@kaeltho-4298]

May be a bit nit picky but it was bothering me the way you said Kvothe. Ive always heard it pronounced "Quothe"

[@littlebookowl]

I actually looked up interviews with the author to figure out the right way to pronounce it

[@kaeltho-4298]

yeah I watched some of his interviews as well and his pronunciation was actually closer to yours, so you're right!

[@Cajva]

+Martin Bryant i think you can pronounce it as you want, the story doesn't change.

[@OmarMohamed-ze7jy]

+Martin Bryant He said you can pronounce it either way but the correct one is is "quothe" it says it right in the books

[@littlebookowl]

I'm pretty certain the book says its pronounced *like* Quothe, which makes sense then for the different pronounciation

[@thechancer88]

My top favourite series, it's outstanding!

[@TheLadyAli]

I just ordered this book thanks so much for sharing your review. :)