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dreaminlisa's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
sekkeywho's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
typophobik's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
h4nn4's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
reigningchamp's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
5.0
reuben18's review against another edition
5.0
My favorite book this year so far, one of the first books where I found myself feeling like I was in the book with the characters in a while.
t1mn09's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
rubysgreen's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
paxyquiltan's review against another edition
5.0
4.5/5 stars
Patrick Rothfuss is Master spellbinder aka a wizard in his own way aka the reason I have no problem reading a big ass book. Patrick Rothfuss could write trash and I'd still read it.
Patrick Rothfuss, Can I call you Pat?
Okay so
Pat retains his phenomenal storytelling style, with the richest detail that immediately transports you into the fictional world of Temerant.
This book, to say the least, is heavily bloated and there were times where I forgot if a certain detail was from this book or the first book, which wasn't a problem for me since the second book does pick up were the first left off.
The first book, The name of the wind, told us the story of a boy orphaned at a young age. Time spent on the streets of Tarbean living as a thief, a pickpocketer, basically a street rat. Journey's from there to the University with the goal 'to become so powerful that no one will be able to hurt me again', and the goal of learning the magic system (specifically the name of the wind) and to learn what he can of the all-too-real Chandrian who murdered his troupe and family, while struggling to pay tuition and keep himself off the streets and fed. All of this was delivered to us in the first book in such a realistic manner. Kvothe is both believably a teenager, who makes dumb (and I mean dumb), irrational, and impulsive teenager mistakes, while also being greater than what he truly is, in a way a hero in his own way. He attracts trouble like a magnet and he gets away with it by the end of the day, you don't understand how he gets away with it and frankly I think he himself can’t understand or believe how he gets away from all the trouble he (sometimes not intentionally) stirs (although most of the times he never comes out of it unharmed).
Day two picks up exactly where day one left off, and nothing has changed. Our dear Kvothe is still as impulsive as can be. Still clever but inexperienced and occasionally dense.
I really enjoy reading about his time in the University. I love learning more about the magic system, i love reading about his interactions with the Masters, especially Elodin, who is a favorite of mine. I died of laughter when I read this:
-“You can divide infinity an infinite number of times, and the resulting pieces will still be infinitely large,” Uresh said in his odd Lenatti accent. “But if you divide a non-infinite number an infinite number of times the resulting pieces are non-infinitely small. Since they are non-infinitely small, but there are an infinite number of them, if you add them back together, their sum is infinite. This implies any number is, in fact, infinite.”
“Wow,” Elodin said after a long pause. He leveled a serious finger at the Lenatti man. “Uresh. Your next assignment is to have sex. If you do not know how to do this, see me after class.”
More of the infamous character:
-“It was only then I realized I didn't know the name of Elodin's class. I leafed through the ledger until I spotted Elodin's name, then ran my finger back to where the title of the class was listed in fresh dark ink: "Introduction to Not Being a Stupid Jackass."
I sighed and penned my name in the single blank space beneath.”
-“If you fall, you fall," Elodin shrugged. "Sometimes falling teaches us things too." In dreams you often fall before you wake.”
-“Today,' Elodin said brightly, 'we will talk about things that cannot be talked about. Specifically, we will discuss why some things cannot be discussed.”
You can't not love him!
Anywwwways moving on.
I extremely enjoy reading about Kvothe going through admissions. I love learning new things about his circle of friends (specifically Wil and Sim who are the embodiment of the meaning of true and loyal friends). Ambrose and Hemme annoy me, but then again that's very expectant. Best part? More music!
What's new in Day two is that we get to see Kvothe journey into a new and different part of the Four Corners of Civilization (and beyond!) where he forges new ties, learns new skills, language and etiquette of new cultures, and become a man (if you know what i mean).
And of course Kvothe’s love interest Denna remains in the picture. All through out the chapters of them together I'm just like:
and then my boy Kvothe makes a move and then Denna does what Denna does best
To sum up, I love Pat's writing. I love his books. The kingkiller chronciles are simply beautiful.
And now I join the ranks of the people awaiting the release of the final book.
Patrick Rothfuss is Master spellbinder aka a wizard in his own way aka the reason I have no problem reading a big ass book. Patrick Rothfuss could write trash and I'd still read it.
Patrick Rothfuss, Can I call you Pat?
Okay so
Pat retains his phenomenal storytelling style, with the richest detail that immediately transports you into the fictional world of Temerant.
This book, to say the least, is heavily bloated and there were times where I forgot if a certain detail was from this book or the first book, which wasn't a problem for me since the second book does pick up were the first left off.
The first book, The name of the wind, told us the story of a boy orphaned at a young age. Time spent on the streets of Tarbean living as a thief, a pickpocketer, basically a street rat. Journey's from there to the University with the goal 'to become so powerful that no one will be able to hurt me again', and the goal of learning the magic system (specifically the name of the wind) and to learn what he can of the all-too-real Chandrian who murdered his troupe and family, while struggling to pay tuition and keep himself off the streets and fed. All of this was delivered to us in the first book in such a realistic manner. Kvothe is both believably a teenager, who makes dumb (and I mean dumb), irrational, and impulsive teenager mistakes, while also being greater than what he truly is, in a way a hero in his own way. He attracts trouble like a magnet and he gets away with it by the end of the day, you don't understand how he gets away with it and frankly I think he himself can’t understand or believe how he gets away from all the trouble he (sometimes not intentionally) stirs (although most of the times he never comes out of it unharmed).
Day two picks up exactly where day one left off, and nothing has changed. Our dear Kvothe is still as impulsive as can be. Still clever but inexperienced and occasionally dense.
I really enjoy reading about his time in the University. I love learning more about the magic system, i love reading about his interactions with the Masters, especially Elodin, who is a favorite of mine. I died of laughter when I read this:
-“You can divide infinity an infinite number of times, and the resulting pieces will still be infinitely large,” Uresh said in his odd Lenatti accent. “But if you divide a non-infinite number an infinite number of times the resulting pieces are non-infinitely small. Since they are non-infinitely small, but there are an infinite number of them, if you add them back together, their sum is infinite. This implies any number is, in fact, infinite.”
“Wow,” Elodin said after a long pause. He leveled a serious finger at the Lenatti man. “Uresh. Your next assignment is to have sex. If you do not know how to do this, see me after class.”
More of the infamous character:
-“It was only then I realized I didn't know the name of Elodin's class. I leafed through the ledger until I spotted Elodin's name, then ran my finger back to where the title of the class was listed in fresh dark ink: "Introduction to Not Being a Stupid Jackass."
I sighed and penned my name in the single blank space beneath.”
-“If you fall, you fall," Elodin shrugged. "Sometimes falling teaches us things too." In dreams you often fall before you wake.”
-“Today,' Elodin said brightly, 'we will talk about things that cannot be talked about. Specifically, we will discuss why some things cannot be discussed.”
You can't not love him!
Anywwwways moving on.
I extremely enjoy reading about Kvothe going through admissions. I love learning new things about his circle of friends (specifically Wil and Sim who are the embodiment of the meaning of true and loyal friends). Ambrose and Hemme annoy me, but then again that's very expectant. Best part? More music!
What's new in Day two is that we get to see Kvothe journey into a new and different part of the Four Corners of Civilization (and beyond!) where he forges new ties, learns new skills, language and etiquette of new cultures, and become a man (if you know what i mean).
And of course Kvothe’s love interest Denna remains in the picture. All through out the chapters of them together I'm just like:
and then my boy Kvothe makes a move and then Denna does what Denna does best
To sum up, I love Pat's writing. I love his books. The kingkiller chronciles are simply beautiful.
And now I join the ranks of the people awaiting the release of the final book.
ramonacecillia's review against another edition
5.0
forever grateful this sequel started right where the first one left off. a worthy follow up that makes me even more excited to see how kvothes story develops.
however, he needs to stop simping.
however, he needs to stop simping.