
Dive into Kvothe's spellbinding tale of rising from orphan to legendary wizard, where magic, myth, and reality intertwine in a world of wonder.
Dive into Kvothe's spellbinding tale of rising from orphan to legendary wizard, where magic, myth, and reality intertwine in a world of wonder.
The Name of the Wind, also called The Kingkiller Chronicle: Day One, is a heroic fantasy novel written by American author Patrick Rothfuss. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy The Kingkiller Chronicle. It was published on March 27, 2007, by DAW Books, the novel has been hailed as a masterpiece of high fantasy.
The story begins the tale of Kvothe (pronounced "quothe"), a young man who becomes the most notorious magician his world has ever known. Kvothe narrate...
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Minor romantic elements; brief and non-explicit interactions.
Frequent violent scenes; some graphic depictions of injury and death.
Moderate use of strong language; occasional profanity.
Brief mentions of alcohol use; not a central theme.
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Minor references to fictional religious beliefs.
Central theme of fantasy magic and spellcasting at a magic school.
No real-world occult content depicted.
Minor social hierarchy and class themes in the background.
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Moderate depictions of hardship, loss, and systemic cruelty.
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My brother recommended this book to me, saying that it is one of his very favorites. I can't say that I liked it much. Kvothe is arrogant and too…