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The social satire, the exposition of societys flaws and the way the author explains this universes magic as if it were science help create a truly immersive world full of misteries but where everything can be explained and comprehended in detail. Jun 10, 2012 get name of the wind by patrick rothfuss audiobook free published on june 10, 2012 by richard last week i was blog hopping and i got into a conversation with erin over at write right about my recommended summer reading. Michael kramer is an award winning american audiobook narrator. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss also by this author.
I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. He drew inspiration from the idea that he wanted a completely new kind of book that. The kingkiller chronicle, book 1 audible audiobook unabridged patrick. Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the. I stumbled upon this page because im googling audio book as good as name of the wind rupert degas. The new epic fantasy on everybodys lips is the kingkiller chronicle by patrick rothfuss, not least because of its recent association with musical genius linmanuel miranda. The name of the wind is the first volume in the kingkiller chronicles and tells the story of the notorious wizard kvothe. The name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. A night at the bar lends itself to storytelling, and rupert degas incredible reading brings each character to life.
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A highaction story written with a poets hand, the name of the wind is a masterpiece that will transport readers into the body and mind of a wizard. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during the day. But now that i have finally reached the end of this torturous novel, i can safely say it has been a long time since i loathed a book this much. His novels have appeared on nprs top 100 science fictionfantasy. After gaining his reputation at a very young age with included being expelled from university younger than most who are allowed in, talking to gods and writing songs, he dissapeared. Extract 1 of patrick rothfuss the name of the wind part 1 of the kingkiller chronicles. His first novel, the name of the wind, was a publishers weekly best book of the year. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss goodreads. His first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. I love kvothe and i love that its his story in his own words but you are still left wondering how he got to be this larger than life figure. This fact and the recommendation of a dear friend was all. Naturally, i have decided that my time in the car would be best spent listening to a readthrough of the name of the wind. Patrick loves words, laughs often, and dabbles in alchemy.
Best audio narration best performance by a narrator. I am looking for the kingkiller chronicle audiobooks with the british narrator rupert degas. Kvothe, the main character of the novel, ranges from the age of 12. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. I originally read the book as an arc, without the map, so i. Well, this week at wired book club, were a pandemonium of five parts. Some examples include romeo and juliet, the wind in the willows, the mysterious affair at styles, and autobiography of mark twain. Kvothe is the one who has achieved everything in life except the most important one and that is the meaning of his life in the creation of the universe. The name of the wind is an epic fantasy by patrick rothfuss in which the legendary hero kvothe, now in hiding as waystone inn owner kote, recounts his past experiences to chronicler, a story collector. Kingkiller chronicles, day 1 unabridged the name of the wind. Please list the narrator in the comments field when you enter your book.
The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 9780575081406, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, followed by the wise mans fear. The name of the wind which is the best available audiobook. In this book, patrick rothfuss brings us into the world of one of the kingkiller chronicle s most enigmatic characters. Extract 1 of patrick rothfuss the name of the wind part 1 of the kingkiller.
The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert. Patrick rothfuss always wanted to be fantasy author when he grew up. One of the hardest things i think narrators have to do is reading for children. Full of music, magic, love, and loss, patrick rothfusss vivid and engaging debut fantasy knocked our socks off. The unrest in human nature is exaggerated but is not allowed to go out of hand at once. Users who like the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert degas extract 2. Patrick rothfuss the name of the wind audiobook free online. Users who reposted the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert degas extract 2. Also, i would have had zero idea how to say kvothe if it hadnt been for the narration, so yes, i recommend it as an audiobook, but not as an actual novel. Let it be known that all seven members of wired book. Im fairly certain their is only one narrator for the english version. Orion have also released uk version of the audio books of the name of the wind and the wise mans fear narrated by rupert degas.
Written on the wind is a 1956 american technicolor melodrama film directed by douglas sirk and starring rock hudson, lauren bacall, robert stack and dorothy malone the screenplay by george zuckerman was based on robert wilders 1946 novel of the same name, a thinly disguised account of the reallife scandal involving torch singer libby holman and her husband, tobacco heir zachary smith reynolds. This series is about as epic as epic fantasy audiobooks can get, and kramer. Forgiving download the name of the wind the kingkiller. Im currently on my 6th listen and i just cant find anything close to this good. Patrick rothfuss currently lives in central wisconsin where he teaches at the local university.