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Sep 16, 2022Jacqueline T Briere rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I am flabbergasted about Kvothe's life after he left the University. While he was trying to get a patron in Aturan he did not fit in this society with the rich and high and mighty with all the Lord's and Lady's. He was sent on a journey…
Aug 14, 2021stephengreene rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
epic. eagerly waiting for the third book.
Jun 24, 2021
King Killer Chronicles Book 2 - recommended by Hannah
Jun 25, 2020sjpl_rebekah rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
When it comes to epic fantasy, it really does not get more epic than Patrick Rothfuss’ Kingkiller Chronicle. Rothfuss’ worldbuilding is unparalleled, and his character development is on point. My greatest criticism for this installment…
Jul 03, 2019PimaLib_ChristineR rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Second of a trilogy (GRRM syndrome) and the third is still not available. Rothfuss ups his story-telling game in the second of The Kingkiller Chronicles. We follow Kvothe through the second day of him telling the story of his life. If…
Jul 03, 2019
Book 2
May 09, 2018vashonbookgrazer rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Wish I had known before I started this series, that there is no third book yet, even though originally the publisher said that all three were written before the 1st one was published. Everyone speculates as to why he has not put out the…
Mar 21, 2018hannmsha rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
The only thing that kept me powering through this mess of a book was my undeniable love for the first book. The Wise Man's Fear is almost 1000 pages and countless hours of reading about effectively NOTHING. There is barely a millimeter of…
Mar 20, 2018nw_writer rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Rothfuss is an incredible writer, and these books are sure to be remembered as classics. One thing I especially like about them is they're nicely accessible for readers who aren't so experienced with fantasy. Rothfuss doesn't overwhelm you…
Dec 21, 2017sandra80 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Loved the second book of the series. Was sorry when it was done. I will miss Kvothe and his friends while waiting for the next book.
Dec 04, 2017tacoguy3306 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is the next book after 'The Name of the Wind'. Patrick Rothfuss takes the series deeper and pulls you further into his reality that he created. Well crafted, well structured, and overall wonderfully written. Warning: This series is…
Nov 18, 2017isaachar rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
The follow up to the Rothfuss's widely loved The Name of the Wind. This entry is somewhat different than the previous story in that there are a lot more places where nothing is happening. That isn't to say The Name of the Wind was action…
Aug 05, 2017SCL_Justin rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The Wise Man’s Fear is the sequel to Patrick Rothfuss’ The Name of the Wind. It remains a solid fantasy story, though it feels a bit more generic as it goes along. Kvothe hunts bandits and goes to the faerie realm and becomes a badass…
Aug 02, 2017ladxcore rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
These books are very entertaining, but the female characters in them are so embarrassingly badly written. This book also has a lot of super cringeworthy sex scenes, and a couple of weird homophobic jokes thrown in for fun. So, on par with…
Aug 01, 2017ZE1TGE15T rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Can't decide if I liked the first or second one better. This is one of my top 5, easy. This story continues the same writing style and picks up from where the first left off, being told from the present in the tavern. The story…
Jun 17, 2017angelamuliu rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
An enjoyable, if long read. Unlike Name of the Wind, which I couldn't put down and read through it all over three days, The Wise Man's Fear was something I had to finish over the course of a few months. Don't get me wrong, the book is well…
Nov 23, 2016lijiao12billion rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely loved it. You can see the difference in Kvothe throughout the book, after his experiences, each one unique. Every now and then there's a break though, a pause, to remind you that this is happening after it's happened, it's…
Oct 02, 2016Groovius_Maximus rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Overall this novel was quite entertaining and not a bad successor to The Name of the Wind. Considering its size (994 pages) the writing proved fairly even, though at times the author did tend toward indulgence. Kvothe’s time spent in the…
Sep 02, 2016DanglingConversations rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Way too long and too wordy, too much detail about everyday life in this fantasy world so that the plot line drags. Strongly agree with Peter1962 comments
May 20, 2016cstevens0909 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book was obviously a bridge between the first book and what is to be the third, but that does not mean it is any less amazing. Leaves you wanting the third in a very bad way. The gritty details of Kvothe's romantic encounters were…
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May 09, 2016FindingJane rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This story gets better and better. The main character is a man filled with flaws but they are intrinsic and vital parts of his character. His over-swift tongue and his insatiable curiosity make a hero who is as playful as he is serious.…
Apr 12, 2016peter1962 rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
I really liked "The Name of the Wind". It was slow, especially the beginning, but it was well written and raised several interesting questions. Unfortunately, I found "The Wise Man's Fear" a disappointment. It is still well written, but…
Feb 23, 2016Genericus rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Second of three, just as good as the first (Name of the Wind). As of 2015, no third book yet. This is one you should buy, to read over and over.
Jan 21, 2016CMLibrary_jpeitzman rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Incredible follow up to The Name of the Wind. Kvothe's adventures continue and spread from the University, framed as before by the inn in the 'present' where he is telling his tale. The first book was more conventional in its plot line, so…
Oct 07, 2015kannans1983 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
After having read the Name of the wind I started reading this book almost immediately. I felt this book to be a little more engaging and entertaining than the Name of the wind. While "Name of the wind" portrays Kvothe as a student learning…