Fantasy Book Critic Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 I know that there’s plenty of press surrounding Patrick Rothfuss and “The Name of the Windâ€, but here’s some more for you if you can’t get enough. So, you can check out an interview that I did with Mr. Rothfuss HERE. We started it in early April, but because of time constraints, etc., didn’t finish it until mid-May. I think it turned out pretty good though. I tried to ask questions that hadn’t been asked already by the interviews I’ve seen, but I think there were some overlaps. Still, some interesting things in there if you decide to check it out. Thanks to anyone who does, and I hope everyone has a nice & safe Memorial Day weekend… Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkdaub Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I'll probably finish the book tonight and I am enjoying it quite a bit. I don't find Kvothe's love interest annoying at all but I do not trust her and therefore wish Kvothe would get her out of his system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werthead Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I get the impression that the girl is: SPOILER: NotWOne of those knights Kvothe is interested in, or perhaps an agent thereof. She's definitely up to something and her flaky nature gives her a good excuse to move around and gather intelligence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowbeat Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I saw this at my local BAM, so I picked it up. AWESOME. One of the best novels I've read this year. Great debut. I love the storytelling angle, which is a cool way to justify the trilogy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calibandar Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 release date for book II is April 1st, titled "The Wise Man's fear". http://www.amazon.com/Wise-Mans-Fear-Kingk...2496&sr=1-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ser Jaime Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 That's great news! I loved Rothfuss' first book. Easily the best fantasy debut of 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexal Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I finished it pretty recently and loved it. It's funny how fast I read this book considering nothing really happens. The writing style made it incredibly hard for me to put it down. Can't wait for the second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ser Jaime Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I finished it pretty recently and loved it. It's funny how fast I read this book considering nothing really happens. The writing style made it incredibly hard for me to put it down. Can't wait for the second. Rothfuss' style reminds me of Tad Williams (and Robin Hobb, to a certain extent). And that's not a bad thing at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat5150 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Hmmm, I will have to see if I can get an early read of this one. . . Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amras Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I'm obviously a bit late to the game, but I finally got around to reading The Name of the Wind. What can I say that doesn't come off as redundant? I liked it immensely, that part's for sure. It's not the best fantasy book ever written, nor this it in any way pretend to be. However, I found both the story, the ploy and the near-poetic style of it to be fascinating. I don't doubt for a second that the grandeur of Kvothe's tale is only hinted at in this opening chapter. I thank Pat for making me aware of the book, Wert for convincing me to buy it sooner rather than later, and lastly, Larry for his excellent interview with Rothfuss that made me pick tNotW above the tons of books in my stockpile. It doesn't happen that often that I find series that capture me in the same way that this book did. The last time it happened was with tLoLL, and while this book is very different in almost every way, it stroke an new and enjoyable chord on my imaginary lute. I'm forever grateful to good advice Here's waiting for The Wise Man's Fear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat5150 Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 If I made you aware of this book, then it's mission accomplished for me! Considering that I'll likely be the first person to read the sequel, I'll let you know how it goes! Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decius Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Rothfuss' style reminds me of Tad Williams (and Robin Hobb, to a certain extent). And that's not a bad thing at all. Although less wordy than Tad Williams, which is a good thing. Really, Tad needs to cut down the wordcount... Although I think that TNotW could have used a few slashes here and there too, it is really a good, very entertaining book. I agree with most that I would rate it below LoLL (and RSURS for that matter) and about the same as The Blade Itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubPress Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 I've been lucky enough in the past few days to read a standalone novella length section of the sequel to TNotW, and if it's representative of the second book as a whole, NO ONE is going to be disappointed. Best, Bill www.subterraneanpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempra Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Might we at some point in the future see a set of Sub Press books put out of Rothfuss' books? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Ent Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 250 pages in. The book does nothing for me. I find the characterisation bland, and the way people behave completely unbelievable; the same feeling I had when I tried to read Robert Jordan. (Modern mindsets in a pre-modern society. Literate peasants, altruistic shop-keepers, etc. Everybody feels like from a Robin Hood movie from the fifties.) So far, the worst book I've read this year, by a wide margin. Also the most boring, which is inexcusable for genre fiction. I'll read something else, and maybe come back to this one since you are all so excited about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubPress Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Might we at some point in the future see a set of Sub Press books put out of Rothfuss' books? Alas, for a variety of reasons, a set of limiteds is not in cards. However, we will have a Pat Rothfuss book, an odd little project, likely on our schedule next year. Best, Bill www.subterraneanpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BranTheBuilder Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 250 pages in. The book does nothing for me. I find the characterisation bland, and the way people behave completely unbelievable; the same feeling I had when I tried to read Robert Jordan. (Modern mindsets in a pre-modern society. Literate peasants, altruistic shop-keepers, etc. Everybody feels like from a Robin Hood movie from the fifties.) So far, the worst book I've read this year, by a wide margin. Also the most boring, which is inexcusable for genre fiction. I'll read something else, and maybe come back to this one since you are all so excited about it. and I'm only 142 pages in. *wanders off to reread Asimov's Caves of Steel* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxom 1974 Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Hey, Rothfuss and the lovely cover choices got a brief shout out in the most recent Entertainent Weekly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat5150 Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 I saw the new cover for the paperback edition of The Name of the Wind, as well as the cover art for Wise Man's Fears while I was in New York City. I'm happy to report that both are quite an improvement compared to the fan-favorite cover that graced this fantasy debut! The gargoyle cover wasn't that bad, but it was nothing to write home about, either. . . Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deornoth Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 I've started reading this and it looks like being one of those books I'll be embarrassed about leaving on the book pile for so long. It's not a demanding read but there's something about it that's keeping the pages turning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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