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4.41 AVERAGE
4.41 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-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:
No
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
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
I found myself entertained enough to finish, but man, Kvothe is such a grating protagonist to follow along. He’s good at everything and always right, and all of his enemies show up just so he can humiliate them (and then everyone claps!).
The magic system was cool, but under-explored, and then set to an extremely Harry Potter setting with another orphan protagonist, it didn’t feel very fresh.
And the way women are written is so painful — they hardly show up for half the book, and then every single female character is put into some sexually embarrassing situation in the second half. The main love interest is the embodiment of “she’s not like the other girls — she knows she’s beautiful without all that makeup.” Ugh.
Ultimately this just felt like a very adolescent straight male power fantasy that I just couldn’t relate to. The language is sometimes pretty good, but often grating because it wants to come off as adult and heavy while the author’s perspective is honestly immature.
The magic system was cool, but under-explored, and then set to an extremely Harry Potter setting with another orphan protagonist, it didn’t feel very fresh.
And the way women are written is so painful — they hardly show up for half the book, and then every single female character is put into some sexually embarrassing situation in the second half. The main love interest is the embodiment of “she’s not like the other girls — she knows she’s beautiful without all that makeup.” Ugh.
Ultimately this just felt like a very adolescent straight male power fantasy that I just couldn’t relate to. The language is sometimes pretty good, but often grating because it wants to come off as adult and heavy while the author’s perspective is honestly immature.
Must read for any fantasy reader! Couldn't put the book down
It hit a time point at school that just dragged and plummeted for me I lost all interest in continuing
adventurous
funny
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
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
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was low key kinda boring, though i did like some of the characters in the story. I didn’t really have much to say, the magic system was very confusing and i still don’t know what it is or if there’s even a magic system. I wasn’t really into the story as much but i read it. Maybe i’ll read the second book and change my mind but so far not much has convinced me.
The prose in The Name of the Wind is absolutely lyrical, drawing you in with every sentence. The setting is richly fleshed out, and you truly feel like you’re living in Kvothe's world, from the bustling streets to the quiet, mysterious corners of the university.
It’s safe to say that this is my favorite book of all time. Nothing has pulled me into a world more fully, and the characters feel so real that I can’t help but become deeply invested in their stories. Every page left me wanting more, and even though the story isn’t over, I’ve already been swept into its magic in a way I can’t quite describe.
Even though I believe the trilogy may never be completed, this is a book that has won my heart. It’s the kind of story I’ll never be able to forget, no matter how it ends. If you're looking for a book that feels both personal and grand, with a main character who’s impossible to forget, The Name of the Wind is something special. It’s a journey you won’t want to end. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It’s safe to say that this is my favorite book of all time. Nothing has pulled me into a world more fully, and the characters feel so real that I can’t help but become deeply invested in their stories. Every page left me wanting more, and even though the story isn’t over, I’ve already been swept into its magic in a way I can’t quite describe.
Even though I believe the trilogy may never be completed, this is a book that has won my heart. It’s the kind of story I’ll never be able to forget, no matter how it ends. If you're looking for a book that feels both personal and grand, with a main character who’s impossible to forget, The Name of the Wind is something special. It’s a journey you won’t want to end. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️