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The Name of the Wind Audiobook

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Read By: Nick Podehl Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 18.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 14.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Kingkiller Chronicles Release Date: May 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781423389309

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Total Audiobook Chapters:

96

Longest Chapter Length:

40:43 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:14 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

17:25 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

2

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Publisher Description

Discover #1 New York Times-bestselling Patrick Rothfuss’ epic fantasy series, The Kingkiller Chronicle.

“I just love the world of Patrick Rothfuss.” —Lin-Manuel Miranda • “He’s bloody good, this Rothfuss guy.” —George R. R. Martin • “Rothfuss has real talent.” —Terry Brooks

OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD!

DAY ONE: THE NAME OF THE WIND

My name is Kvothe.

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.

You may have heard of me.

So begins a tale unequaled in fantasy literature—the story of a hero told in his own voice. It is a tale of sorrow, a tale of survival, a tale of one man’s search for meaning in his universe, and how that search, and the indomitable will that drove it, gave birth to a legend.

Praise for The Kingkiller Chronicle:

“The best epic fantasy I read last year.... He’s bloody good, this Rothfuss guy.”

George R. R. Martin, New York Times-bestselling author of A Song of Ice and Fire

“Rothfuss has real talent, and his tale of Kvothe is deep and intricate and wondrous.”

Terry Brooks, New York Times-bestselling author of Shannara

"It is a rare and great pleasure to find a fantasist writing...with true music in the words."

Ursula K. Le Guin, award-winning author of Earthsea

"The characters are real and the magic is true.”

Robin Hobb, New York Times-bestselling author of Assassin’s Apprentice

"Masterful.... There is a beauty to Pat's writing that defies description."

Brandon Sanderson, New York Times-bestselling author of Mistborn

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"This is probably my favorite book of all. The complex and brilliant writing style, the deep characters, and the intricate plot all contribute to this. The only issue I find with this book is the fact that once I've read it, nothing else seems to really hold up to its standard. This series deserves much more attention than it currently has. I highly recommend it to anyone!"

— Sarah (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “The best epic fantasy I read last year…. He’s bloody good, this Rothfuss guy.”

    — George R. R. Martin, New York Times-bestselling author of A Song of Ice and Fire
  • “Rothfuss has real talent, and his tale of Kvothe is deep and intricate and wondrous.”

    — Terry Brooks, New York Times-bestselling author of Shannara
  • “It is a rare and great pleasure to find a fantasist writing…with true music in the words.”

    — Ursula K. Le Guin, award-winning author of Earthsea
  • “The characters are real and the magic is true.”

    — Robin Hobb, New York Times-bestselling author of Assassin’s Apprentice
  • “Masterful…. There is a beauty to Pat’s writing that defies description.”

    — Brandon Sanderson, New York Times-bestselling author of Mistborn
  • “[Makes] you think he’s inventing the genre, instead of reinventing it.”

    — Lev Grossman, New York Times-bestselling author of The Magicians
  • “This is a magnificent book.”

    — Anne McCaffrey, award-winning author of the Dragonriders of Pern
  • “The great new fantasy writer we’ve been waiting for, and this is an astonishing book.”

    — Orson Scott Card, New York Times-bestselling author of Ender’s Game
  • “It’s not the fantasy trappings (as wonderful as they are) that make this novel so good, but what the author has to say about true, common things, about ambition and failure, art, love, and loss.”

    — Tad Williams, New York Times-bestselling author of Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn
  • “Jordan and Goodkind must be looking nervously over their shoulders!”

    — Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times-bestselling author of The Dark Between the Stars
  • “An extremely immersive story set in a flawlessly constructed world and told extremely well.”

    — Jo Walton, award-winning author of Among Others
  • “Hail Patrick Rothfuss! A new giant is striding the land.”

    — Robert J. Sawyer, award-winning author of Wake
  • “Fans of the epic high fantasies of George R.R. Martin or J.R.R. Tolkien will definitely want to check out Patrick Rothfuss’ The Name of the Wind.”

    — NPR
  • “Shelve The Name of the Wind beside The Lord of the Rings…and look forward to the day when it’s mentioned in the same breath, perhaps as first among equals.”

    — The A.V. Club
  • “I was reminded of Ursula K. Le Guin, George R. R. Martin, and J. R. R. Tolkein, but never felt that Rothfuss was imitating anyone.”

    — The London Times
  • “This fast-moving, vivid, and unpretentious debut roots its coming-of-age fantasy in convincing mythology.”

    — Entertainment Weekly
  • “This breathtakingly epic story is heartrending in its intimacy and masterful in its narrative essence.”

    — Publishers Weekly (starred)
  • “Reminiscent in scope of Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series…this masterpiece of storytelling will appeal to lovers of fantasy on a grand scale.”

    — Library Journal (starred)

Awards

  • Winner of a 2008 YALSA Alex Award
  • A New York Times audio bestseller

The Name of the Wind Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.46428571428571 out of 54.46428571428571 out of 54.46428571428571 out of 54.46428571428571 out of 54.46428571428571 out of 5 (4.46)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Only about a quarter of the way through it and so far it's one of my new favorites. "

    — Melanie, 1/28/2014
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    " Will write more of a review in the future but I cannot begin to express how brilliant this book is. If it isn't my favorite of all-time, its damn near the top of the list. "

    — Pete, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Beautifully written, this books slowly draws you in. It begins to move faster and faster and then - ends! Ultimately the whole book feels like a prologue to the second book, albeit one of the most amazing prologues I've ever read. The good news is that the second book is available - I'm rushing off to go read it. "

    — Adr_enne, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " finished last night and I must say I am dying to dive into the second book and know more about bast! such an amazing book! "

    — Jordannaihlen18, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " maybe my expectations were a bit too high - it was ok. i had trouble developing any deep empathy for the main character. and the secondary characters were not developed very much at all. "

    — Montanna, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Was enjoying the book, but started to get fed up half way through. I'm sure it is a fantastic example of heroic fiction but the 'awesome moments' (as Caillan would call them) just got to be too much for me. "

    — Padarn, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book so much. I am blown away by some of the poor reviews. I can't wait for part 3! "

    — Karen, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was an amazing character based story. Now I'm starting book2 "

    — Gregory, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Enjoyed it...very closely resembeled DEATH and the DEVIL by Frank Schatzing....enjoyed that as well..... "

    — G., 11/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Best book I've read since The Song of Ice and Fire series! "

    — Eric, 11/8/2013
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    " Very cool. Is not the "best book ever" but Patrick keeps you entertained and engaged while narrating the story. The book has a great balanced between narration and description and is very interesting to see how Kvothe grow from a kid to a young men. I recommended. "

    — Gabriel, 11/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A thoroughly engrossing tale. Must find book 2 SOON. Then wait (im)patiently for book 3. ;) "

    — Kathryn, 10/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " it started of really well, but then halfway through it lost a little bit of the momentum. I still think it is a nice book to read, 3 1/2 stars would be the rating if I knew how to do that. Looking forward to reading the next book. "

    — Hanna, 6/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved it, easy reading, interesting story. "

    — Marija, 3/19/2013
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    " I'm totally taken aback by the cleverness and imagination of this author! In fact, this story put a considerable amount of hope back into my disillusioned spine, that it can actually be possible to combine magic and dreams with the nitty gritty world of reality. I have a new favourite. "

    — Vibeke, 10/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Great story and story telling within, but the pace let it down a little for me. I like the characters, but still don't feel you know them very well at the end. Won't stop me reading the rest though! "

    — Janey, 10/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the best fantasy books I have read for many years. Can't wait for the third one in the series :-) "

    — Karen, 6/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A wonderful book. I was drawn in every step of the way. "

    — Renee, 12/15/2011
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    " Fantastic book i absolutely got hooked on it and couldn't put it down, Kvothe is amazing and he has such a sad story that you just wish you could hug him, i loved it and will definantely read it again "

    — Stephencroucher, 9/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Really, really well written and engaging. Great for newcomers into the fantasy genre. "

    — Carly, 8/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not exactly what I was expecting, yet again Patrick has divulged us into a fantastic fantasy language that brings us right into his world. But yet the book doesn't seem to live up to its predecessor, especially as I had high hopes, but yet still a really good read. "

    — Sam, 5/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " incidentally, the first book i read on an e-reader. i have no complaints about this experience. "

    — Michelle, 5/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved it, cannot wait until the next one comes out. "

    — Natalie, 5/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good. but perhaps too long. I still enjoyed it immensely, but not as much as the first. "

    — Scott, 5/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fun read. Really enjoying the Kingkiller chronicles so far. "

    — Chris, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I know this book isn't perfect, but I love it despite. "

    — Emma, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another great book in this emerging awesome series of books. If you liked the first one, this one is sure to please too. Great series so far! "

    — Nate, 5/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I Love this book. Can't wait to read it again. "

    — Aaron, 5/18/2011

About Patrick Rothfuss

Patrick Rothfuss was born in Wisconsin where long winters and lack of cable television brought about a love of reading and writing. His mother read to him as a child, and his father taught him to build things. He still lives in central Wisconsin, still lacks cable television, teaches at the college he grew to love as a student, and the long winters force him to stay inside and write.

About Nick Podehl

Nick Podehl is a professional voice actor. He has narrated numerous audiobooks, many of which have won prestigious awards, including fourteen AudioFile Earphones Awards. He currently lives and works around Grand Rapids, Michigan, with his wife.