The Name of the Wind

calum shared a tip "Similar setup to Harry Potter in some ways, with none of the conveniences that Harry gets. No fortune, no caretakers, no instant friends. Resourceful orphan trying to survive in a harsh, slightly magical world."

weish shared a tip "I don't even know where to start in describing this book, but it is always my first go-to for folks who want to read a fantasy book. The prose is nothing like anything I've ever read. Reader beware, this is the first entry in a trilogy that is still not complete."

thomas_gagne shared a tip "Probably one of my favourit fantasy book series. Give this a shot. It's a dark and unforgiving universe. Emotionnal story and creative world building awaits."

bigmike shared a tip "One of my friends told me to read Name of the Wind since this summer. After finally relenting I just couldn’t put it down. This phenomenal read is second to none. Its totally unique take on heroic epics, its brilliant magic system, and its prose have made it a fast favorite of mine. Big shout outs all around to Rothfuss for making me interested in fantasy again!"

connor_nunley shared a tip "I enjoyed this series when I was 15 but as I have grown up in the decade since the release of book 2 I have grown to realize that much of Pat's work is rather annoying self-insert. In the modern vernacular, we can now describe Kvothe for what he is: a "nice guy" in regard to his relationship with Denna. And his later transition into a sex god is no longer believable to those of us who were virgins on first read, but are not now."

eric_gwinn shared a tip "Simply the best fantasy book I have ever read, I have been waiting for the last book in the series but I ham afraid I’ll be dead before it is released."

mathConst shared a tip "This book and its sequel are the only books by this author that I have seen worth reading. So yeah this one would be my favorite of his books"

dean_mason_2641 shared a tip "Great book series *caveat* first two books are long and terrifically lay out a super interesting fantasy story. Third book (per the author’s forward) is NOT a continuation of the story, but rather a vignette novella /back story of one of the many interesting characters. All three books are well written. 3rd is not for everyone, but *spoiler* alert, the story is unfinished. The expected final 3rd book in the story line (4th book in the story) has not been published…and it’s been 9 years!!! Ugh. Worth the read and the effort, but being left hanging on such a great story….bummer"

emma_randall_7410 shared a tip "Fantastically written. You absolutely love the main character’s cunning and genius, but also his heart, and his flaws. I’ve read this twice. And the sequel twice. Praying the final instalment is coming."

butterk_nife shared a tip "Among this generations’s most significant fantasy novels. Unparalleled narrative voice. An absolute joy to read, paragraph to paragraph."

pamela_weinstein shared a tip "Probably one of the best storytellers of the Fantasy Genre. If you're looking for well written fantasy that isnt labeled "young adult" this is the book(s) No dragons or gratuitous anything. Just a captivating story about a man who has survived in a masterfully imagined world."

harold_goldfus shared a tip "It was a slog trying to read this one. Tried to get through this one twice. Didn’t find the lead character all that interesting. I know a lot of readers loved this book, but, alas, I am not one of them."

kat_5327 shared a tip "OK. OK. If you wanted the width, and breadth of Tolkien, but none of the “son of the son of the son” this is your book. This is my favorite book series, and has no extra words. But each one is beautiful like a poem, and double edged in meaning"

eric_wakefield shared a tip "Okay, so this has been on my TBR pile for a while and after watching some writers panels and Con appearances of Patrick Rothfuss, it’s moved to the top right after I’m finished with V.E. Schwabbs Darker Shade of Magic trilogy. He is hilarious, and so damn likeable. Idk if this translates in the books well or not but I’m excited to finally read it!"

staci_tedrick shared a tip "It’s hard to say because I’ve loved them all so far! The first one was a slower start with a lot of backstory (which I’m not complaining about) more action in the second one, but so many questions still! Have you read The slow regard of silent things? That ones about Auri and I just loved it!"

sam_zeller shared a tip "Absolutely breathtaking - from beginning to end! You get so involved in the story that it feels like you personally know the characters. A brilliant story with masterful writing. I never thought I’d love a book more than Harry Potter but..."

sam_zeller shared a tip "Absolutely! Now, being completely honest, you do have to give it about 50 pages or so to woo you - but then you fall in love. This book is so good I even recommend it to my friends that don’t read fantasy. I am currently listening to the audiobook now for my third “read” of it."

clarence_dela_vina shared a tip "Patrick's writing is like none other.. And you have to pay attention to everything you read! There's so much to uncover when rereading this book, I highly recommend!"

kassidee_lanoue shared a tip "Absolutely my favorite books! The story line and writing is fantastic. I have read both books several times, and listened to the audiobook. I honestly don't think I've read better writing."

scott_ashcraft shared a tip "Magic, music, and a flawed hero doing his best to accomplish his dreams. So far this series is fantastic. With so much hinted at and left open in the first two main books, it's easy to see at least 2 more in the series (I hope)."

timothy_moran shared a tip "No problem, it's extremely detailed, he writes in a different way, you can picture everything clearly once the words start flying, but there are some story areas that seem a bit forced."

jonathan_rivas_5986 shared a tip "This magician is no harry potter, the story is slower but the character is being built up from nothing and we see his journey through a brutal landscape as he becomes mes the legend. I found this a great book as we really see the hero develop and transform, and we root for him, and his cleverness. Again this is an slow build with great character development, but I have enjoyed the series so far."

jessica_renaud_1771 shared a tip "It was so good. But we've been waiting for the third book in the trilogy for soooo many years, so the whole thing kind of leaves you hanging."

nicholas_melanson shared a tip "Oh man, I'm not sure I could ever pick a favorite but this one is definitely up there! I really enjoyed The Fionavar Tapestry by Guy Gavriel Kay. I also love Haruki Murakami's novels even though I don't always agree with his writing. His stories are just so strange! @sarahlong21"

jenn_7284 shared a tip "I was always on the search for a bardic let’s-go-to-school book after I read the dragon singer Pern books as a kid. Much more intriguing than magic school! Especially as I have no musical aptitude T_T I enjoyed this though I wished Kvothe were a bit less smug..."

bray_time shared a tip "I love this book and the second one too. If you love a mix of historical fiction and magic and science combined this book is absolutely amazing. A long read but so worth it."

jeremy_vazquez_4446 shared a tip "A modern take on magic, and organic story telling. The story telling style is one thay you just have to experance for yourself. The story in a story in a story. Then only negative is that book 3 cant come fast enough!"

zanthus_prime shared a tip "The only problem with recommending this book is everything is so connected so you have to vaguely explain it and that usually turns out like this,. Orphan boy wants to get behind a locked door but can't. He's bullied by a rich better looking kid who is a super big douche .... Oh and he buys a shirt. Everything else you can't explain without first explaining something else first. Which then just ruins the readers experience. So yeah.... Locked door, douche and shirt. Lol"

joy_1393 shared a tip "My favorite fantasy book by far! And that’s saying a lot since I love Lord of the Rings, Wheel of Time, Mistborn, and Stormlight Archive. The prose in this is *chefs kiss* and the world-building and magic systems are incredible. I’ve reread the 1st and 2nd books at least 4 times and the narrator for the audiobooks Nick Podehl is so talented and does an amazing job."

eric_lamontagne_7392 shared a tip "Very much worth it, the only issue is that the serie is not completed and the author is having issues finishing it. You might want to wait for it."

brent_1233 shared a tip "Excepting LOTR, Gene Wolfe's The Book of the New Sun tetrology, (1980–1983) is a close second. Wolfe is world creation is amazing. His creation of new words based on Greek roots is challenging but worth the effort. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_the_New_Sun"

tesse_lind shared a tip "This is the book that reminded me how beautiful and transformative a story can be. You become so enraptured by the beautiful prose, and every chapter feels like you are experiencing Kvothe’s journey alongside him. The world building is unlike any other story I have read, with an in-depth immersion into culture, religion, myth, magic, and politics. If I could only read one book again for the rest of my life, this would be it. I cannot put into words how much I adore this book."

amelia_bones_9997 shared a tip "Beautiful prose, interesting characters, somehow makes the action feel like slice of life and the slice of life like action. This is my favorite book."

samantha_federo shared a tip "Any scene with Elodin, really. I kept wanting to know more about him and I felt like Rothfuss just gave you enough so you would keep reading to learn more."

arach_ridire shared a tip "Honestly i only liked the first book. Book 2 just seemed off to me. And i didn't even bothbto read book 3 which went off on some tangent."

max_schaar shared a tip "That's a loaded question haha. I don't have one really. Shaun David Hutchinson, V.E. Schwab, Cassandra Clare, Alex Sanchez, Cole Parker. The issue is I'm always reading someone new."

courtland_harrison shared a tip "One of my favorites. He’s a professor at the university of Wisconsin- Stevens point last time I checked. Just wish he’d finish up that last book!"

shelley_elli shared a tip "Good question! My favorite thing about books like this is the unfolding of all the epic pieces of the world and so I feel like each new piece of the puzzle is an exciting unveiling and each new chapter is my new favorite part. Haha. What about you?"

claire_miller_5008 shared a tip "😆No, I recently started a "top favorites" list in Likewise and have like a dozen on it! Plus there are almost certainly some I haven't added yet😁"

megan_jeans shared a tip "One of my absolute favorite books. Beautifully written, and every detail is thought through, nothing is superfluous. Small little details from the beginning of the first book become important in the second book (Wise Man’s Fear)."

elizabeth_hernandez_7977 shared a tip "Keeps readers involved in fantasy world that is rich of life and people. Love the way the author writes and creates this world. Fantastic book!"

cliff_stier shared a tip "It's been a while since I read it. I like the concept of sympathy instead of traditional magic. The whole book is a unique take on fantasy."

alondra_navarro shared a tip "Hands down one of the best fantasy novels I've read. I was enthralled with the story and the world created. The 3rd novel has been in progress for years with no release date in sight but still worth investing your time in this wonderful book. Magic and an academy for magic, a rich world with great lore and characters you get invested in."

janet_parker shared a tip "I read my way through the Patricia Briggs series. They're urban fantasy about werewolves and vampires. In my opinion no one writes better than Rothduss but these are fun. Right now I am listening to the space opera The Expanse on audible. The first book is Leviathan Awakes. I'm on book 4 and loving it."

landon_logie shared a tip "This is one of my favourite books I have ever read. The characters are dynamic and the story telling is beautiful. You never know what’s going to happen next and you can’t put it down."

kari_chapman shared a tip "I will warn you, this is supposed to be a three book series, but no idea when the finally book will be released. It’s been almost a decade since book 2."

jj_hahn shared a tip "It's one of my favorites! Since it's Pride month I am enjoying "Carry On" by Rainbow Rowell. Here are some other series: The Broken Earth by N.K Jemisin, The Stormlight Archives by Brandon Sanderson, Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. Other books I think everyone should read: We are Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Fowler, The Pillars of the Earth and The Fall of Giants by Ken Follett, and Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. OH and John Scalzi is pretty hilarious."

shawn_tredinnick shared a tip "Overall it was a good book but he takes forever to put books out. Main character is a bit of a Mary Sue that's just naturally good at everything"

sarah_cowan_8243 shared a tip "One of the best books I've ever read. The characters are believable and interesting, the story is compelling and unpredictable, and the world building is beautiful"

djomo_chris shared a tip "For the beautiful/lyrical writing, I'd say Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor, for the type of story, I'd recommend The Ruin of Kings"

karen_4885 shared a tip "A deal with the elf king by Elise Kova was pretty good! I also started the ACOTAR series by Sarah J Maas just recently and it's good so far!"

crystalmayfield shared a tip "This one would probably be it right now. As for my next, it's nothing like this one, and much easier to read, and faster, but Nora Roberts, Year One series, is pretty good."

elizabeth-lee_musch shared a tip "It is a great book. But it's the first of a trilogy that is unfinished and has been for years and years. No word on when the last book will come out."

frank_schad shared a tip "The priory of the orange tree is my current read and I love it. I also liked viscious and the darker shade of magic series by V. E. Schwab."

jessica_adams_1990 shared a tip "Awesome world building and writing. Wish the third would come out. There are masochistic tones which are unfortunate but not overly distracting."

jayleigh_sage shared a tip "this is such an amazing read!!little bit of action, little bit of love, little bit of magic! i love the way the book flows! perfect for GOT lovers!! this is definitely one of my all time favs!!"