Patrick Rothfuss discusses The Name of the Wind

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Patrick Rothfuss discusses why he wrote The Name of the Wind, his first book in the Kingkiller trilogy, the writing process and his inspiration.

ABOUT THE BOOK:
'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.

My name is Kvothe.
You may have heard of me'

So begins the tale of Kvothe - currently known as Kote, the unassuming innkeepter - from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, through his years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-riddled city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a difficult and dangerous school of magic. In these pages you will come to know Kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragon-slayer, the legend-hunter, the lover, the thief and the infamous assassin.

The Name of the Wind is fantasy at its very best, and an astounding must-read title.

To read more about Patrick Rothfuss and The Name of the Wind, go to http://www.orionbooks.co.uk/MP-41389/The-Name-of-the-Wind.htm

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  • Thumbs up if you noticed the creepy guy at 7:21 !

  • 3 people were killed by the Chandrian.

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  • I liked this book, anyone have some recommendations for others?

  • 4 people are not of the lethani

  • @SirAzrael123 since you mentioned it i was anticipating it and i was actually surprised! my heart skipped a beat!

  • love the book... but i hate denna... don't know why...

  • I am seriously so in love with his books. I got them from the library but now I want my own copies

  • Sooo amazing, love this book!

  • @hoychristopher1 glad I'm not the only one!

  • One of the best writers I have come across in many years and one of the best novels I have read. Can't wait to finish the trilogy - please don't take too long to finish the last book Patrick!

  • WARNING! This guy's book can cause severe addiction and day dreaming!

  • awesome interview even though i only wanted to watch this so that i could learn how to pronounce Kvothe lol

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