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.I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night ...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 58%
dark 39%
emotional 32%
funny 26%
tense 23%
reflective 18%
challenging 16%
inspiring 12%
sad 9%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 37%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

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