A review by amiegold
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

adventurous emotional reflective slow-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? It's complicated

5.0

I haven't read a book that affected me this much in years.  I picked this up as part of a 'buddy read' for the Currently Reading podcast, and I quickly fell in love.  I adored the world, the characters and the way the story was told.  We meet Kote, a somewhat failed innkeeper in his mid twenties who seemingly lives in the middle of nowhere with his student Baus.  However, Kote is hiding who he really is: the legend, Kvothe.  At the request of a chronicler, Kote tells the story of his childhood, and the many different lives he has led.  This book has it all:  deep interpersonal relationships, a complicated, relatable hero, enemies we all love to hate, magic, music and even dragons.  I don't know how I have gone this long without reading this novel.  

I actually cried during a musical performance in the middle of the story, just because it was written so beautifully.  Though I couldn't wait to know what happened next, I chose not to listen to this book because I wanted to savor the beautiful writing.  I loved The Name of the Wind and will definitely be buying a copy for my shelves.    
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