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A review by gracenextdoor
The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss
5.0
To write a great novel is a feat many strive for and few achieve. To write a sequel that rivals its predecessor is astounding. To do both, in his first two novels, is unheard of--yet that's exactly what Patrick Rothfuss has gifted his readers.
The Wise Man's Fear follows Kvothe's adventures at the University. When trouble strikes his reputation, he breaks from his studies to chase the wind. He follows it into service of a nobleman, and into the company of the mysterious Adem. In his travels, he hopes to uncover more about the Chandrian, and move closer to avenging his parents' deaths...
This book is several hundred pages longer than [b: The Name of the Wind|186074|The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #1)|Patrick Rothfuss|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1515589515s/186074.jpg|2502879] and it oddly didn't feel long enough. While I was anxious about Kvothe spending his time on his side quest it was mostly because I was afraid of what might happen if he spent too much time away from . The pacing of the book is good, and I came to appreciate the interludes more than I did the first book; older Kvothe is still a stranger, difficult to reckon with his younger self.
I think it's interesting to note that when I was in the store purchasing this book, I was stopped by another customer. With sad, pitying eyes, he told me he'd read this book years ago, and there was no indication the sequel was coming out any time soon. I wanted to savor this book. Like so many others, I love this series, and would read dozens of 1100 page books about Kvothe's story. But I read late into the night every night anyway, because I HAD to know what would happen next.
So for now, I'll join the thousands of fans, eager for the last day of the storytelling from Kvothe.
Mr. Rothfuss, please hurry.
The Wise Man's Fear follows Kvothe's adventures at the University. When trouble strikes his reputation, he breaks from his studies to chase the wind. He follows it into service of a nobleman, and into the company of the mysterious Adem. In his travels, he hopes to uncover more about the Chandrian, and move closer to avenging his parents' deaths...
This book is several hundred pages longer than [b: The Name of the Wind|186074|The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #1)|Patrick Rothfuss|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1515589515s/186074.jpg|2502879] and it oddly didn't feel long enough. While I was anxious about Kvothe spending his time on his side quest
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the untrustworthy MaerI think it's interesting to note that when I was in the store purchasing this book, I was stopped by another customer. With sad, pitying eyes, he told me he'd read this book years ago, and there was no indication the sequel was coming out any time soon. I wanted to savor this book. Like so many others, I love this series, and would read dozens of 1100 page books about Kvothe's story. But I read late into the night every night anyway, because I HAD to know what would happen next.
So for now, I'll join the thousands of fans, eager for the last day of the storytelling from Kvothe.
Mr. Rothfuss, please hurry.