The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

4.41 AVERAGE

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helena_sf's review against another edition

4.0
The writing is beautiful, the world is original and each page is a pleasure to read. I held off on five stars because it felt more like a prequel than a main story in parts and I wasn’t keen on all the plot choices and some of the characters are a bit 2D. Nevertheless, I am excited for the next one and it was a very enjoyable read.

jbockelie's review against another edition

5.0
adventurous mysterious 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
Took a few chapters to get into the book, but then couldn't stop. 

jeremylt's review against another edition

4.0
adventurous emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
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lauripuchi's review against another edition

4.0
adventurous emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
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kaitlyn_2005's review against another edition

4.0
adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

liveejane's review against another edition

5.0
It has been a while since I've really savored a story like I did this one. The writing is delicious, the storytelling layered and complex, and the worldbuilding deeply compelling. For those reasons, I read slowly and luxuriated in both the entertainment and wisdom that this book offers.

The Name of the Wind is structured as a story within a story (with the occasional third or fourth story layer), but at its heart is the life journey of the fabled Kvothe from his childhood to his time at the University. That includes his unconventional heroics and other exploits, but also the smaller, slower, softer moments of friendship, love, and daily life. I loved pretty much everything about it, but some highlights include the depiction of Kvothe's parents' tender and joyful love, the intricate magic system, the Waystone Inn, and the centrality of music.

Devastated to learn after finishing that we may or may not be getting the third book in the trilogy after 10+ years...but, with that warning, I'd still recommend this one.
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ericfalden's review against another edition

3.0
adventurous slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

mommazim's review against another edition

5.0
Love this story! I'm already starting the next one.

msdanielle's review against another edition

5.0
adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

peanut_33's review against another edition

5.0
This is the best book I’ve ever read.