Reddit reviews The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle Book 1)

A great series of books https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0010SKUYM/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

!! Warning, the series isn't finished and all who've read the first 2 books are anxiously pulling our eyes out, waiting for the final book !!

Kingkiller Chronicles, Book 1: The Name of the Wind

Dresden Files really caught my attention. They start off as decent stand alone, but Jim Butcher just keeps building on himself, and once they get really rolling a couple in, I couldn't stop reading them. I went through them 5+ at a time.

The Alex Verus novels were also ones that once I picked up, I didn't put them down until I was done. Unfortunately, they're all quite short.

Name of the Wind I read in one sitting. Its sequel... meh... it was ok. By no means was it a bad book, just nowhere near as good as the first one, in my opinion.

Escaping Heaven. This book. I picked it up on some free kindle deal. I wasn't expecting much, but it was just so damn good. Excellent writing, very funny, well developed. I can't recommend this one enough.

The Kingkiller Chronicles!

The Name of the Wind and The Wise Man's Fear

Kingkiller Chronicles is great, unfortunately at this point i gave up any hope of the final piece of the trilogy ever coming out.

https://www.amazon.com/Name-Wind-Kingkiller-Chronicle-Book-ebook/dp/B0010SKUYM/ref=sr_es_i_1_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499996840&sr=8-1&keywords=kingkiller+chronicles

I am officially back stateside, and in the last 24 hours I have successfully fixed the water softener, shoveled a fine collection of oak logs, leaves, live plants, and raccoon shit off the roof, made bank tutoring o-chem, and taught the Verizon employee how to connect to their own 4G network. I was unaware the name of their APN was such a secret. Also, that 4 tiers of escalation would be so damn useless. I ended up guessing the name like some sort of movie cracking and then went back and made the guy write it down because I can't be the only person ever to have that problem and it was seriously a 10 second fix. See also: was feeling smug.

I also got a lot of reading done in the past month, apparently. Finished The Lies of Locke Lamora, The Name of the Wind, Matched, Graceling, Sapphique, Assassin's Apprentice, the first Circle of Magic book, and started a bunch of others.

If we're running out of discussion ideas, another book recommendation/rant/rambling thoughts thread might be fun.

Friends still have my MS and are being slow readers and I can't bug them about it because they have real work to do. Argh. I'm planning to cover my office in sticky notes and reorder some scenes that way while I wait on them.

Is there anything in particular you're leaning to?

Author Cherie Priest has a couple excellent books.

• Boneshaker, first book in her Clockwork Century series. It's a steampunk setting with zombies and all sorts of wonderful stuff. This book is actually on sale through the end of the month for $2.99.
  
• Bloodshot, first book in her Cheshire Red Reports series. It's about a vampire gal who is a thief-for-hire.
  
  The Dresden Files series, by Jim Butcher, is a wonderful series. It's about a wizard-for-hire in the modern world, and delves into the wonderful magic environment that Jim has created. Jim likes to put his characters through trouble and turmoil, and it's good for character development! The series starts off with Storm Front.
  
  The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is another great series. It's a post-apocalyptic/oppressed setting, centering around something called 'The Hunger Games' - an annual battle that captivates the capitol and all twelve remaining districts. There is a movie releasing next year, as well.
  
  The Name of the Wind is a terrific book by Patrick Rothfuss, the first entry into his series The Kingkiller Chronicles. It's a fantasy setting, and is about a character named Kvothe recounting his life. The writing style has an absolutely artistic writing style that is captivating to read, and such interesting and progressing events that make you eagerly turn the page. I have not yet read the sequel, The Wise Man's Fear, but I'm told it's even better in every way.
  
  Terry Pratchett is an amazing and renowned author. He has been knighted, an event for which he created his own sword for by hand, battles against Alzheimer's in a most respectable and commendable way, and has created such an interesting and provoking world that provides a lot of laughs and curious perspectives on matters. Where you start is a more difficult choice. A couple choice options might be as follows (I haven't read others yet, so I can't attest to others, but there are many!).
  
  
• Guards! Guards! which is the first installment to the City Watch sequence.
  
• The Reaper Man trails after Death, after he has been fired from his job.
  
  I haven't started this book yet, nor looked into it, but I have heard terrific reviews. The Lies of Locke Lamora, by Scott Lynch, is his first book in his Gentleman Bastard Sequence series.
  
  And of course, if you haven't entered George RR Martin's world of Westeros, the series A Song of Ice and Fire could be a wonderful read. It's very complex and very long and not yet complete (five books so far). It starts off with Game of Thrones, which is what the recently-aired HBO series was based upon.
  
  In the science fiction sphere, I would recommend Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. It's the first in his Ender's series, and there are quite a few books set in the world. I have only read the first one, and it was an excellent read, insightful and thought-provoking.
  
  ...anyway, that should be a few to peek at!

I recently finished "Name of the wind" and "The Wise Man's Fear" both by Patrick Rothfuss. I don't think I am in any way over hyping these to by saying they are the greatest novel's I've ever read. Fair warning, this is a trilogy and the third book is no where in sight.

On the nonfiction side, I am working my way through "Waking the Dead" by John Eldredge. This has been a really difficult read for me, as I have to stop every few paragraphs to recollect my emotions.

• The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is about an autistic savant who tries to solve a mystery with his own brand of logic.
  
• Boy Proof's MC is not necessarily a genius, but she is the top-ranked student at a Hollywood high school and a total geek loner whose place is in jeopardy because of a transfer student.
  
• Death Note is a manga and anime series about a genius teenager who decides to rid the world of criminals after finding an artifact that kills anyone whose name is written inside. Another genius detective is hired by the police to catch him and it's all mental chess games from there.
  
• The Lies of Locke Lamora is about a genius con artist in charge of a gang of thieves in fantasy Venice.
  
• The Name of the Wind is another fantasy novel about a character who's supposedly a genius. And also a master bard. And also gifted at all the kinds of magic. And also a polyglot. And also a great actor. And also a sex god. Lots of people like it, but I prefer the read-along version.

i mean, i say give the books another shot because i can't imagine enjoying the movies but not the books. but to each their own. if you don't want to go down that road, what do you mean things that might interest you? do you mean in the harry potter universe? if so, the other stuff is fun but the original seven are her magnum opus IMO and to get my fix, i had to go outside the Harry Potter universe.

some books that I just inhaled and read in one sitting will sound super corny, but...

• The Sookie Stackhouse novels. Wow. I am embarrassed at how fast I read these books. Edward Cullen can screw off. Eric is way hotter.
  
• the Da Vinci Code. Not the best writing. not the most factual history. don't care I blasted through that book.
  
• Ready Player One
  
  If you just want some good fantasy that isn't just Lord of the Rings rip offs, these are the ones I like.
  
  
• Gormenghast
  
• King Killer Chronicles
  
• Wheel of Time
  
• Game of Thrones
  
• The Blade Itself
  
• The Crystal Cave

In letzter Zeit lese ich eigentlich nur Fachbücher, wer sich für das Thema Reverse Engineering interessiert: Practical Reverse Engineering ist echt gut.

Das letzte an Unterhaltungsliteratur, was ich gelesen habe, waren die Kingkiller Chronicle Bücher (Day 1, Day 2). In meinen Augen die so ziemlich beste Fantasy aller Zeiten. Ich könnte Stunden darüber schreiben, aber es lässt sich tatsächlich auf die so ziemlich beste Fantasy aller Zeiten reduzieren.

Unbedingt lesen. Es fängt relativ langsam an und man muss sich viele Namen merken, aber es lohnt sich. Die University, Tarbean, Fae, Ademre, das Underthing, das Eolian, Kvothe, Bast, Felurian, Tempi, Auri, Master Elodin, die Chandrian, die Performance von The Lay of Sir Savien Traliard, alles so wunderbare Dinge.

Shit, jetzt will (und werde) ich die Bücher nochmal lesen, so kurz vor der Klausurphase natürlich geschickt, danke. :(

Lest die Bücher!

Habe ich schon erwähnt, dass die Bücher einfach nur unglaublich gut sind?

name of the wind is on sale for 2 bucks if you like anime but dont want to admit it this is the book for you

Rothfuss' Name of the Wind seems to be the series most commonly suggested as "what to read next." It's reportedly not as dark, but just as detailed/complex. I've not read it yet, so make of that what you will.

Good decision. I wanted to just go straight through and I ended up burning myself out on the series.

Have you ever read anything by Patrick Rothfuss? The Name of the Wind was one of my favorite books of all time.

The first is on my mp3 and ebooks list. Here's the link.

Thanks for the contest!

These definitely aren't the worst-case-scenario, but I still wouldn't pick them up if I saw them on a shelf. They just don't spark my interest.

THAT being said, two of my favorite books - Theft of Swords and The Name of the Wind - are books that I would NEVER have picked up if a friend didn't recommend them. I don't think your examples are bad because (1) it looks like art rather than a photo, and (2) enough of the character's face is hidden (or their back is turned) to still let the reader imagine what the character looks like.

Oh if you like dystopian, then check out Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. Awesome fantasy - Patrick Rothfuss The Name of the Wind. And a really cool non-fiction survival story is The Tiger by John Vaillant, about a man-eating tiger terrorizing a village in Russia.

Totally check out the library, most these days do inter-library loans within counties or regions, so if they don't have any of the above, you can request them for free. Enjoy!

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

The entire Dresden Files series, by Jim Butcher

Honestly I am going off my coworkers recommendation that this series is great. He won't stop talking about it.

I was that way initially. Read it. Meh.

Then I came into close contact with the hype that surrounds the book. What?!?! You didn't like it? Why didn't you like it??!?

And with every repetition, with every bit of analysis, my dislike deepened, until I became the bitter soul you see today.

Among Others by Jo Walton

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

I think the Dark Tower series is a must read. It starts off with The Gunslinger and continues. I think it is the best series I have ever read.

If you want to look other than fantasy/sci-fi...

Lamb by Christopher Moore is very funny, makes you think, and breaks your heart. I love it.

A Prayer for Owen Meany is one of my favorite books ever written. Everyone that I have given this book to has read it and bought it for someone else to read.

Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins is Tom Robbins at his best. It's also one of the most polarizing books I have suggested to friends and people online. You will either love it and buy the rest of Tom Robbins's books or you will hate it and never listen to me again. I hope it's the first reaction.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is an amazing book about life in high school. I haven't seen the movie yet because I enjoy this book so much that I don't want to get pissed off at a director ruining one of my favorite books.

Good Omens by Pratchett/Gaiman is certainly a pretty rockin book.

Hopefully this helps you find some new authors to enjoy!

Edited for: I will never forgive myself if I don't put in what I consider one of the best fantasy coming of age stories ever. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss is the first of the series. Read it. Do it!

My wife loves her kindle, it's alot easier for her to take places where she would normally take 2 or 3 different books with her. Plus, if she manages to finish one and still has time to kill or whatever, it's super easy to start another.

As for books, I've got 2 recommendations if you're into fantasy at all. One and two.

Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind. I haven't personally read it, but I know that it is high up there on the lists! :)

Unfortunately seems to be UK only :(. US Version is still $9.

I'd toss in a few plus add links for those who have Kindles

• The Name of the Wind The Kingkiller Chronicle Book 1 by Patrick Rothfuss
  
  
• Black Company by Glenn Cook
  
  
• [Gentlemen Bastards by Scott Lynch] (https://www.amazon.com/Gentleman-Bastard-3-Book-Series/dp/B00PL9LM48)
  
  
• The Belgariad by David Eddings
  
  
• The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant by Stephen R. Donaldson
  
  
• The Elenium and The Tamuli series also by David Eddings - personal favorites but not on kindle :(
  
  
• Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser books by Fritz Leiber
  
  
• Conan by Robert E Howard
  
  
• The Grey Bastard by Johnathan French 1/2 orcs on big pigs!
  
  
• Silos series by Hugh Howey not fantasy but that's okay its a great book series!
  
  
• Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
  
  
• The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas classics are such for a reason

Here is a link to the book Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss.

I've been trying to get my hands on a kindle for a very long time. Personally, I LOVE reading (my mom's an english teacher) and frankly my list of books-to-read is never less than a dozen books long. However, after having to pay a lot of money for recent unfortunate unforseen circumstances, I can't afford to buy all the physical books I want to read anymore. I can buy one or two a month from the secondhand store but that's all. The reason I want a Kindle is because in the long run it would be a lot cheaper and allow me to get back into my passion for reading. For instance, I've been wanting to read The Name of the Wind forever. Everyone on reddit keeps talking about how amazing it is but I haven't been able to buy it. Anyway, thank you so much for the contest and the opportunity and happy gifting! :)

I'm a SAHM, so I'm always on. My daughter is having reflux issues right now, which woke her in pain at 2:30am. There's no time off. She's worth it, though.

I've heard good things about this book. Glitter all the things!

I'm currently reading Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss, and am LOVING it. I'm pretty close to the end, though, and I'm worried that not much is going to be wrapped up in this volume. D-:

The book before that was The Absolutely True Story of a Part-Time Indian and...I didn't finish it. One of my few 'abandoned' books. Had to read it for a book club, even, and couldn't bring myself to finish.

Before that was...I think Alif the Unseen? AMAZING book. Won the World Fantasy Award the year it came out, and is an amazing fantasy book that takes place in current-day 'unspecified middle-eastern country.' Highly recommended to any fantasy readers out there.

Oh, and Suki: A Like Story was adorable for the manga folk out there.

I'm halfway through this! It was skeptical at first, and A Song of Ice and Fire has made me just want to reread that for the rest of my life, BUT it's good and you should most certainly give it a try!

The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss Kvothe is one of the most overpowered, got the answers to everything, character.
Book 1 The Name of the Wind kindle link.
Book 2 The Wise Man's Fear kindle link.

King's Dark Tidings by Kel Kade. Rezkin suffers from the same blight as the previously mention Kvothe, BUT he has social awkwardness, which is great through the first 2 books.
Book 1 Free the Darkness kindle link.
Book 2 Reign of Madness kindle link.
Book 3 Legends of Ahn kindle link.



Here is one of my favorite books. Urban Fantasy.
MC is OP, but doesn't realize it. Manages to survive things he shouldn't.

Monster Hunter International by Larry Correia
The fist book is free from the Baen website.

It's on my digital list!

Thanks for the contest!

Here it is.

Thank you and happy holidays.

I'd like to give it a try. Good reviews, looks interesting. link

Fiction: The Kingkiller Chronicle. /r/Fantasy has a hateboner for it, but it's one of the best selling fantasy books of all time for a reason.

Non-Fiction: American Progressivism: A Reader. It's a collection of speeches, essays, and letters outlining a Progressive vision for society, from the Progressive Era. These ideas formed the basis for modern American society.

Book one

Book two

Absolutely incredible short story

Book one had such an uncomfortable start for me, felt too tropey and overdone, but I'm glad I stuck around and got into it because it really picks up into an amazing couple of books.

I just really hope book three is released during my lifetime.

One of the character's names is Ambrose.

Here's a sneak peek of /r/ebookdeals using the top posts of the year!

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So I have the kindle AND audible version of Kingkiller Chronicles (amazon link).

When I click Whispersync, it takes me to another page where it starts populating with kindle books I own that I dont own the audiobooks yet.

Also this book looked good I have it but haven't read it yet.

The Name of the Wind: The Kingkiller Chronicle: Day One by Patrick Rothfuss http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0010SKUYM/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_0H1ttb0WMM1YG

I have read this book and it was really good.

Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FC130E/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_IJ1ttb0Z1SXWV

If you like the series enough to follow and contribute to its subreddit, why would you encourage others to pirate it? Why not encourage contributing to the author by linking to the purchase page instead?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0010SKUYM/