The Name of the Wind
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Chapter Book · Ages 18–+ · 2007 · Est. 23.5 hour read

The Name of the Wind

By Patrick Rothfuss

Book #1 in the The Kingkiller Chronicle series

A hero's journey through magic, danger, and legend unfolds.

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662 pages· 256,280 words· Est. 23.5 hour read
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Kvothe, a gifted young man, recounts his extraordinary life filled with magic, danger, and mystery. From stealing princesses to battling ancient evils, his quest for meaning and survival weaves a legendary tale. What secrets lie in his past, and what future awaits him in a world where myths come alive?

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Discover #1 New York Times-bestselling Patrick Rothfuss’ epic fantasy series, The Kingkiller Chronicle. “I just love the world of Patrick Rothfuss.” –Lin-Manuel Miranda - “He’s bloody good, this Rothfuss guy.” –George R. R. Martin - “Rothfuss has real talent.” –Terry Brooks OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD! DAY ONE: THE NAME OF THE WIND My name is Kvothe. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep. You may have heard of me. So begins a tale unequaled in fantasy literature–the story of a hero told in his own voice. It is a tale of sorrow, a tale of survival, a tale of one man’s search for meaning in his universe, and how that search, and the indomitable will that drove it, gave birth to a legend. Praise for The Kingkiller Chronicle: “The best epic fantasy I read last year…. He’s bloody good, this Rothfuss guy.”–George R. R. Martin, New York Times-bestselling author of A Song of Ice and Fire “Rothfuss has real talent, and his tale of Kvothe is deep and intricate and wondrous.” –Terry Brooks, New York Times-bestselling author of Shannara It is a rare and great pleasure to find a fantasist writing…with true music in the words.–Ursula K. Le Guin, award-winning author of Earthsea The characters are real and the magic is true.” –Robin Hobb, New York Times-bestselling author of Assassin’s Apprentice Masterful…. There is a beauty to Pat’s writing that defies description. –Brandon Sanderson, New York Times-bestselling author of Mistborn

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
662
Words
256,280
Reading age
18–99+
Audience
Adult
Lexile
~800L
Themes & topics
Books about wizardsBooks about storytellingBooks about questsBooks about homelessnessBooks about magic
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~S
AR points
39
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
120994
Publication
Published
April 1, 2007
First published
March 27, 2007
Publisher
DAW
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780756404079

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