The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss

994 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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"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 litera...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35,342 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 58%
dark 40%
emotional 32%
funny 25%
tense 23%
reflective 18%
challenging 16%
inspiring 12%
sad 9%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 38%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 36% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

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