The Name Of The Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
This fantasy novel follows the tale of a gifted young man who grows from a precocious child into a notorious wizard, known as the most notorious magician, musician, thief, and assassin. His life is one of hardship and danger, as he seeks knowledge and revenge following the tragic murder of his family by a group of supernatural beings. The story is told in retrospect as the protagonist recounts his past to a chronicler over the course of three days, revealing the truth behind the myths and legends that have come to surround his enigmatic persona.
The 1863rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2007
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 662-736
- Words
- 259,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 5th on Top 100 Fantasy Books (Fantasy Book Review)
- 18th on Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books (NPR)
- 1217th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Powell's Essential List: 25 Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of the 21st Century (Powells' City of Books)
- The Books You've Always Meant to Read (Waterstones)
- 50 Essential Fantasy Books (Abe Books)
- The Ultimate Book Bucket List: The 75 Best Books Of All Time (Refinery29)
- The 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time (Time)