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Fantasy· United States

The Name of the Wind

by Patrick Rothfuss
Aggregate Editorial Score45/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 2007736 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 2007, The Name of the Wind established Patrick Rothfuss as one of the defining voices in fantasy. Kvothe, a legendary figure at the University, begins to tell his life story to the Chronicler in the first volume of Rothfuss's beloved Kingkiller Chronicle. A richly imagined fantasy world, a compelling narrator, and prose of unusual beauty made this debut one of the most celebrated fantasy novels of its decade. Themes of magic, music, legend run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 2007.

Book Details

AuthorPatrick Rothfuss
Published2007
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages736
Category🐉 Fantasy
ISBN9780756404741
Editorial Score45/100
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🐉 Fantasy

Stories set in imaginary worlds with magical or supernatural elements.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
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200717
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Name of the Wind about?

Kvothe, a legendary figure at the University, begins to tell his life story to the Chronicler in the first volume of Rothfuss's beloved Kingkiller Chronicle. A richly imagined fantasy world, a compelling narrator, and prose of unusual beauty made this debut one of the most celebrated fantasy novels of its decade.

Who wrote The Name of the Wind?

The Name of the Wind was written by Patrick Rothfuss, from United States. First published in 2007.

What awards has The Name of the Wind won?

The Name of the Wind has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 2007.

Is The Name of the Wind worth reading?

The Name of the Wind is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 17/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in magic, music, legend.

Where can I buy The Name of the Wind?

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What category is The Name of the Wind?

The Name of the Wind is classified as Fantasy. Stories set in imaginary worlds with magical or supernatural elements.

What country is The Name of the Wind from?

The Name of the Wind originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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