The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss

993 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

"There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man." My name is Kvothe. You may have heard of me. So begins a tale told from his own point of view--a story unequaled in fantasy literatu...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 57%
dark 39%
emotional 31%
funny 25%
tense 22%
reflective 18%
challenging 16%
inspiring 12%
sad 8%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 41%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 37% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

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