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4.41 AVERAGE
4.41 AVERAGE
This book was amazing. I was looking for something entertaining and easy to read over spring break and I got way more than I bargained for. The world building in this novel is fantastic and interesting, but not so suffocatingly full of details that you want to give up. The use of oral storytelling and the basis of the magic on scientific principles (such as conservation of energy) are probably my favorite parts. Kvothe (the main character) is interesting and likable, but, then again, he is telling the story so it would be more surprising if he wasn't interesting and likable. The thing I most appreciate about this book is the distinct lack of sex. I know, I know, but hear me out. Every time I try to read something like game of thrones, I get sucked in by the story and the characters, but with every gruesome sex scene, I am jerked out of my trance, and find myself unable to really enjoy the parts I do like. I appreciate The Name of the Wind because it does not do that to me. I have yet to read the second book in the series and, as Kvothe grows, I am sure that he will go on many a sexual escapade, but as Patrick Rothfuss seems content to tell his stories without the multitude of egregious sex scenes George RR Martin seems to think is necessary, I hope that I can continue enjoying being in this world of magic and mystery.
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
sad
tense
This book went from being engaging to cringeworthy and back again. And back again. And back again.
I found the main character so embarrassingly arrogant it’s enough to put me off going back for seconds.
I’ve avoided epic fantasy novels in the past because they get lost in themselves or end up as a weird self-loving passion project for the author. This is no different.
I found the main character so embarrassingly arrogant it’s enough to put me off going back for seconds.
I’ve avoided epic fantasy novels in the past because they get lost in themselves or end up as a weird self-loving passion project for the author. This is no different.
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
This is, in my humble opinion, the single greatest fantasy novel ever written. I know that’s a bold claim, but it’s one I will proudly stand behind and attempt to defend with my words.
The Name of the Wind contains everything I could ever want from a fantasy story and delivers it through a brilliant “story within a story” framework, where both the outer frame and the inner tale remain equally gripping. Kvothe, our narrator and hero, is my definition of what a true hero should be—not a flawless knight in shining armor, but a man struggling to hold onto his morals, striving to do good in a world that so often rewards cruelty. He is a bard at heart, the type of character you’d expect to tell legends, not become one, yet Rothfuss transforms him into a figure of awe. From tragic beginnings, to breathtaking performances, to even facing down a dragon, Kvothe feels real—alive, flawed, brilliant, and deeply human in a world brimming with the fantastic.
Rothfuss’s writing is pure artistry, especially when it comes to magic and music—two of the hardest things to capture on the page. The magic system is crafted with such care and logic that it feels almost scientific, like something I could learn and apply myself. Instead of being tedious, it’s endlessly entertaining, and it makes the world feel grounded and believable. And then there’s the music: how do you write music? I didn’t think it was possible, but when I read Kvothe’s performances, I swear I can hear the notes, feel the emotion, and sit in the room with the audience, entranced.
Even the romance, though subtle, feels achingly genuine. The guarded, vulnerable connection between Kvothe and Denna unfolds with such honesty and rawness that it becomes as compelling as any battle or magical feat. Their uncertainty, their longing, their fragile moments together feel more real than most sweeping love stories I’ve ever read.
I have returned to this book countless times, and it never loses its magic. Each reread leaves me stunned, inspired, and in awe. This is not just a fantasy novel—it is a masterpiece of literature, one that I will forever fight to see on every reader’s shelf. It deserves to be remembered, celebrated, and passed down.
Yes, there are fans who have plenty to say about the series as a whole, and I’ll save those thoughts for another post. But as for The Name of the Wind? For me, it’s perfect.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — 5 out of 5 stars
Thank you for reading,
Even if Nobody did.
This is, in my humble opinion, the single greatest fantasy novel ever written. I know that’s a bold claim, but it’s one I will proudly stand behind and attempt to defend with my words.
The Name of the Wind contains everything I could ever want from a fantasy story and delivers it through a brilliant “story within a story” framework, where both the outer frame and the inner tale remain equally gripping. Kvothe, our narrator and hero, is my definition of what a true hero should be—not a flawless knight in shining armor, but a man struggling to hold onto his morals, striving to do good in a world that so often rewards cruelty. He is a bard at heart, the type of character you’d expect to tell legends, not become one, yet Rothfuss transforms him into a figure of awe. From tragic beginnings, to breathtaking performances, to even facing down a dragon, Kvothe feels real—alive, flawed, brilliant, and deeply human in a world brimming with the fantastic.
Rothfuss’s writing is pure artistry, especially when it comes to magic and music—two of the hardest things to capture on the page. The magic system is crafted with such care and logic that it feels almost scientific, like something I could learn and apply myself. Instead of being tedious, it’s endlessly entertaining, and it makes the world feel grounded and believable. And then there’s the music: how do you write music? I didn’t think it was possible, but when I read Kvothe’s performances, I swear I can hear the notes, feel the emotion, and sit in the room with the audience, entranced.
Even the romance, though subtle, feels achingly genuine. The guarded, vulnerable connection between Kvothe and Denna unfolds with such honesty and rawness that it becomes as compelling as any battle or magical feat. Their uncertainty, their longing, their fragile moments together feel more real than most sweeping love stories I’ve ever read.
I have returned to this book countless times, and it never loses its magic. Each reread leaves me stunned, inspired, and in awe. This is not just a fantasy novel—it is a masterpiece of literature, one that I will forever fight to see on every reader’s shelf. It deserves to be remembered, celebrated, and passed down.
Yes, there are fans who have plenty to say about the series as a whole, and I’ll save those thoughts for another post. But as for The Name of the Wind? For me, it’s perfect.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — 5 out of 5 stars
Thank you for reading,
Even if Nobody did.
adventurous
dark
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
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes