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4.41 AVERAGE
4.41 AVERAGE
I think I first read these in 2012 or 2013. My main memories are thinking 'these are the best books I've ever read', and the inconsolable, gut-shredding sorrow on finishing book 2.
Decided to risk my emotional health and read them again, despite the reality that we're probably never going to get #3.
The prose is beautiful, like I remembered. The man writes poetry. The way the prologues and epilogues mirror and change is something that's been delighting me for a decade.
I was less invested in the story than I thought I'd be. Still a good plot, paced pretty well, and several points where I was deeply engrossed. I think #2 might hold me more fully, though.
I do really like the way this is a story being told by a probably unreliable narrator. How much can we trust? How much is he hiding?
I like Kvothe. He's complex, and not necessarily good, but you root for him and you understand him. Other characters are also pretty well done - distinct, fleshed out.
I think if this were my first time reading this, I wouldn't call it the best book I've ever read. But it's still a very good, very enjoyable read - and maybe even worth the lack of resolution I am shortly going to experience again.
Decided to risk my emotional health and read them again, despite the reality that we're probably never going to get #3.
The prose is beautiful, like I remembered. The man writes poetry. The way the prologues and epilogues mirror and change is something that's been delighting me for a decade.
I was less invested in the story than I thought I'd be. Still a good plot, paced pretty well, and several points where I was deeply engrossed. I think #2 might hold me more fully, though.
I do really like the way this is a story being told by a probably unreliable narrator. How much can we trust? How much is he hiding?
I like Kvothe. He's complex, and not necessarily good, but you root for him and you understand him. Other characters are also pretty well done - distinct, fleshed out.
I think if this were my first time reading this, I wouldn't call it the best book I've ever read. But it's still a very good, very enjoyable read - and maybe even worth the lack of resolution I am shortly going to experience again.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4 or 5. I recognize it's quality, but it's like listening to Rolling Stones when all I feel like is listening to Olivia Rodrigo and I'm just not in the mood
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Es TAN lento que aburre, debo decir que el protagonista me caía muy bien y seguí leyéndolo debido a que quería saber que le ocurría pero vamos impresionantemente aburrido, para ir a tomar algo con los amigos lo desarrollaba en 20 paginas, cosa que acabo cansándome muchísimo. Al llegar al final, la misma desilusión, nada que me dejara con buen sabor de boca, no entiendo la fama pero claro pa gustos los colores
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Definitely one of my favorite books. The story is engrossing and the writing is very descriptive and overall splendid. It was very well-paced and the characters are distinct and remarkable in their own ways. Our protagonist, Kvothe, is honestly amazing and he never ceases to surprise me. I cannot wait to read more about him in the following books. 100% would recommend.