Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
The Name of the Wind
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
9.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
466
Unverified
177
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340.19 grams
WEIGHT
2312 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 357 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Design
35rothfuss, characters, interesting, author, series
+100%
" ... From start to finish this book did not disappoint. ... Interesting world, familiar enough to grasp but unique enough to not be predictable. ... "
" ... In this novel I found a tale that is original, his take on magic absolutely unique. ... "
" ... Look forward to reading the next book. ... "
" ... Rothfuss makes R.R Martin look like Tolkien. ... "
" ... not to mention the beautiful illustrations help you get a really good idea of who the characters and places really are. ... "
" ... The writing is beautiful. ... "
" ... The writing is descriptive with amazing detail. ... "
" ... I just hope he publishes the third one before i finish the second one of the series. ... "
Product Reliability
15reading, book, story, fantasy, best book
+87%
-13%
" ... This has to be the best novel I have read in years. ... "
" ... It actually made me stop reading others. ... "
" ... This series is sure to be recognized as one of the best of the decade. ... "
" ... Best book series I have read in years! ... "
" ... I've had this book recommended to me many times over the years. ... "
" ... This is by far my favorite book, and I've been reading Tor fantasy novels for 30 years. ... "
" ... By far the best book I've read in a few years! ... "
" ... Looks like I figured out what to do with myself for the next 6 months. ... "
For Kids
13book, young, kvothe, harry potter, fantasy
+92%
-8%
" ... My husband loves this. ... "
" ... Felt I would have really loved it if I was a little younger. ... "
" ... I recommend the Kingkiller books to everyone who even remotely enjoys Fantasy. ... "
" ... It was finally time to introduce my teenage niece, and nephews to my ol' college professor's work. ... "
" ... Currently the author has only written two of his planned three book series, the second book is equally as good (though careful when your kids read it as their are several sexually explicit moments that might be too mature for some readers in vol 2). ... "
" ... This is probably my favorite fantasy book of all time. ... "
" ... In this first book he lives through his childhood from age 9 or 10 and up to his late teens. ... "
" ... His characters are amazingly consistent. ... "
Comfort
13writing style, story, reading, put, magic
+77%
-23%
" ... Right now I'm 2/3's through The Wise Man's Fear and i KNOW i'm going to be starving for the next book. ... "
" ... Felt I would have really loved it if I was a little younger. ... "
" ... I've been reading my entire life, and this is hands down my favorite I've ever picked up. ... "
" ... This is definitely a series to keep an eye on. ... "
" ... Some character development for the main character, but they seem to be able to suffer a lot of physical pain without a visceral feel of the consequences. ... "
" ... The writing is tight. ... "
" ... I never felt a lull of attention and was always excited for my next reading session. ... "
" ... They are long, adventurous, and they held my attention all the way. ... "
Gaming
12game of thrones, story, harry potter, novel, lord
+67%
-33%
" ... This was a great story - and something to read after all the Game of Thrones books. ... "
" ... The story is very realistic even though it is a fantasy. ... "
" ... I recommend the Kingkiller books to everyone who even remotely enjoys Fantasy. ... "
" ... I also loved Ender's Game, Lord of the Rings, The Magicians. ... "
" ... An amazingly clever fantasy. ... "
" ... Fantastic fantasy story. ... "
" ... I've been an avid fantasy reader since grade school. ... "
Capacity
12within a story, teller, stories within, rothfuss, fantasy
+92%
-8%
" ... Great story telling. ... "
" ... For example a story inside another story. ... "
" ... What a wonderfully written story within a story. ... "
" ... Kept me entertained throughout. ... "
" ... It's complex and I am in deep with the characters and the story. ... "
" ... the best fantasy story ... "
" ... This was such a great story. ... "
" ... And the stories within stories! ... "
Marketplace
11original, amazon, thanks, read, book
+100%
" ... Thank you for this true classic Mr ... "
" ... By the end of this book I can't wait the buy the next one which means, thanks to Amazon that means I have to log onto their site and download the book. ... "
" ... Original and well-written ... "
" ... Tolkien, and Andy Weir. ... "
" ... I did a required word limit obnoxious of Amazon. ... "
" ... Thank you for writing it. ... Thank you for taking your time to give it. ... "
" ... This is a great product, thank you! ... "
" ... Exactly as expected. ... "
Setup
10written, book, told, tale, story
+90%
-10%
" ... I was given this book by a friend who told me that "not much happens at first" but that it gets really good later. ... "
" ... It is so well written. ... "
" ... Kvothe is clearly written as an author's alter ego." ... "
" ... The single most beautiful book ever written is the second and a half installation of this series. ... "
" ... Meandering but well written. ... "
" ... So beautifully written. ... "
" ... Will update once finished. ... "
Freebies
10wait, next, published, third, read this book
+70%
-30%
" ... And yet, I still enjoyed this book. ... "
" ... Can't wait for the next book! ... "
" ... I can't wait to read the next book! ... "
" ... Its just a perfect book. ... "
" ... This is undeniably a 5 star book. ... "
" ... Before finishing it I ordered the next book. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 340.19 grams
Size: 2312 meters
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