Kvothe takes his first steps on the path of the hero as he attempts to uncover the truth about the mysterious Amyr, the Chandrian, and the death of his parents. Along the way, Kvothe is put on trial by the legendary Adem mercenaries, forced to reclaim the honor of the Edema Ruh, and travels into the Fae realm where he meets Felurian, the faerie woman no man can resist
Patrick Rothfuss Books
June 6, 1973
Pat Rothfuss is a storyteller renowned for his captivating narratives. His literary style is characterized by a deep exploration of the human psyche and complex character development. Rothfuss delves into themes of memory, love, loss, and the nature of heroism, weaving them into epic tales. His writing examines the boundaries between myth and reality, often imbued with a sense of melancholy and philosophical reflection.
'I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep. My name is Kvothe. You may have heard of me'So begins the tale of Kvothe - currently known as Kote, the unassuming innkeepter - from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, through his years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-riddled city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a difficult and dangerous school of magic. In these pages you will come to know Kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragon-slayer, the legend-hunter, the lover, the thief and the infamous assassin. -- Back cover.
The Kingkiller Chronicle: The Wise Man's Fear
- 1008 pages
- 36 hours of reading
In The Wise Man's Fear, Kvothe searches for answers, attempting to uncover the truth about the mysterious Amyr, the Chandrian, and the death of his parents. Along the way, Kvothe is put on trial by the legendary Adem mercenaries, forced to reclaim the honor of his family, and travels into the Fae realm. There he meets Felurian, the faerie woman no man can resist, and who no man has ever survived...until Kvothe. Now, Kvothe takes his first steps on the path of the hero and learns how difficult life can be when a man becomes a legend in his own time. source: patrickrothfuss.com
You've got to--belch!--roll for initiative, Morty!Two pop-culture juggernauts are teaming up and neither multiverse is prepared for what comes next!When Morty sees a cute girl at school playing Dungeons & Dragons, he asks Rick to show him the ropes, only to discover that his grandfather is a veteran gamer. Next thing he knows, the entire family has been pulled into a campaign that escalates from virtual D&D simulations to alternate universes governed by the rules of the game. And as it turns out, Rick isn't the only one who knows his way around a d20.#1 New York Times-bestselling fantasy author Patrick Rothfuss (The Name of the Wind), acclaimed comics writer Jim Zub (Dungeons & Dragons: Evil at Baldur's Gate, Skullkickers), and Eisner-nominated artist Troy Little (Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) bring you the comics crossover of the year! It's an irreverent, unexpected adventure sure to please fans of both franchises.Collects the complete four issue miniseries.
Bast knows how to bargain. The give-and-take of a negotiation is as familiar to him as the in-and-out of breathing; to watch him trade is to watch an artist at work. But even a master's brush can slip. When he accepts a gift, taking something for nothing, Bast's whole world is knocked askew, for he knows how to bargain - but not how to owe. From dawn to midnight over the course of a single day, follow the Kingkiller Chronicle's most charming fae as he schemes and sneaks, dancing into trouble and back out again with uncanny grace.The Narrow Road Between Desires is Bast's story. In it he traces the old ways of making and breaking, following his heart even when doing so goes against his better judgement.After all, what good is caution if it keeps him from danger and delight?
The Slow Regard of Silent Things
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Deep below the University, there is a dark place. Few people know of it: a broken web of ancient passageways and abandoned rooms. A young woman lives there, tucked among the sprawling tunnels of the Underthing, snug in the heart of this forgotten place. Her name is Auri, and she is full of mysteries.
The Doors of Stone
- 896 pages
- 32 hours of reading
The eagerly awaited third book of The Kingkiller Chronicle.
In "Der Name des Windes" erzahlt Patrick Rothfuss die Geschichte von Kvothe, dem beruhmtesten Zauberer seiner Zeit. DAmit ist ihm ein Roman von so viel Einfallsreichtum und solch sprachlicher Kraft und Authentizitat gelungen, dass er die gesamte Fantasyszene aufhorchen lasst.
In "Der Name des Windes" erzahlt Patrick Rothfuss die Geschichte von Kvothe, dem beruhmtesten Zauberer seiner Zeit. DAmit ist ihm ein Roman von so viel Einfallsreichtum und solch sprachlicher Kraft und Authentizitat gelungen, dass er die gesamte Fantasyszene aufhorchen lasst.
