Naturally, i have decided that my time in the car would be best spent listening to a readthrough of the name of the wind. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick. There are two tribes exist far away from the north. Martin to robert jordan, to create a thrilling and intricately spun story that will leave you breathless i have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick rothfussanick podehln audiobook audio cd december 15, 2009 4. Im fairly certain their is only one narrator for the english version.
Download or stream the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. In the name of the wind, patrick rothfuss brings together elements from all the great fantasy writers, from george r. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, followed by the wise mans fear. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. But now that i have finally reached the end of this torturous novel, i can safely say it has been a long time since i loathed a book this much. Part two of the name of the wind i have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. The name of the wind is an epic fantasy by patrick rothfuss in which the legendary hero kvothe, now in hiding as waystone inn owner kote, recounts his past experiences to chronicler, a story collector.
Listen to name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. Users who reposted the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert degas extract 2. The name of the wind npr coverage of the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. Its amazing and pat worked with nick to get all the pronunciations and accents just how he wanted them to sound. His first novel, the name of the wind, was a publishers weekly best book of the year. I am looking for the kingkiller chronicle audiobooks with the british narrator rupert degas.
Let it be known that all seven members of wired book. Patrick loves words, laughs often, and dabbles in alchemy. The name of the wind audiobook begins in the frame story, the setting of which is the waystone inn located in newarre. But just in case, definitely get the nick podehl narration. I think nick podehl is a fine narrator, but his style doesnt match the the book in my opinion. Listen to the name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss, narrated by nick. Name of the wind, the audiobook by patrick rothfuss kobo. His first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year.
When i started reading the name of the wind, my mind automatically assigned this voice to the narrator. Degas has quite an impressive narrators voice, out of character dialogue. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert degas extract 1. Users who like the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert degas extract 2. He spoke to the wind and it cradled and caressed him. It bore him to the ground as gently as a puff of thistledown and set him on his feet softly as a mother. The narration is more like a voice acting performance. I have talked to gods, loved women and written songs that make the minstrels weep. Its innovation comes not from its reality or characters fors gods sake, take a gander at the guide with the book. His first novel, the name of the wind audiobook, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year.
The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss goodreads. Download the name of the wind audiobook by patrick. Patrick rothfuss fantasy novel the name of the wind ends as it begins. Download the name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. I have spent the night with felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. Published april 2007 by penguin group daw first published march 27th 2007 more details. Nick podehl narrated audio books at simply audiobooks.
The narrator was very good and probably the only reason i actually made it to. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert degas. I have been looking for years for this version thank you for posting it. The social satire, the exposition of societys flaws and the way the author explains this universes magic as if it were science help create a truly immersive world full of misteries but where everything can be explained and comprehended in detail. The name of the wind ebook by patrick rothfuss rakuten kobo. The name of the wind, published in 2007, is the first book in author patrick rothfusss the kingkiller chronicle series.
Emmy awardwinning actress tatiana maslany narrates a brandnew special edition recording of the first audiobook in the worldwide bestselling trilogy from suzanne collins. Patrick rothfuss booklist patrick rothfuss message board. The narrator is marvellous and transports the listener to another place and time. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. His novels have appeared on nprs top 100 science fictionfantasy books list and locus. Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle audiobook. Patrick rothfuss the name of the wind audiobook free online. Day one, is a heroic fantasy novel written by american author patrick rothfuss. In the ruins of a place once known as north america lies the nation of panem, a shining capitol surrounded by 12 outlying districts. You fly through the pages, heedless of hour or other commitments. Im going to be spending on the order of 30 hours in the car over christmas break, driving to and from home to be with my family. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during the day. The first book in the kingkiller chronicle series tells the story of a legendary magician name kvothe. It is not the most unique dream novel to ever hit racks.
I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. Kingkiller chronicles, day 1 unabridged audiobook, by patrick rothfuss. The way patrick rothfuss writes almost paints the story in your mind as you read, this is thanks to his excellent expression of detail both of appearances. The name of the wind which is the best available audiobook of this. At litographs, we have a no questions asked returns and exchanges policy on all of our tshirts, totes, scarves, tattoos and standard sized posters.
Of course, this is a game people have been playing since the name of the wind came out in 2007patrick rothfuss even weighed in early on, tapping a few actors and actresses for different roles. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, chapters 117. Extract 1 of patrick rothfuss the name of the wind part 1 of the kingkiller chronicles. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and. The name of the wind audiobook the kingkiller chronicle 1. To fantasy fans, nick podehl is the voice of the beloved kingkiller chronicles series. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free.
Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. In the wise mans fear, kvothe searches for answers, attempting to uncover the truth about the. I had been meaning to read the name of the wind for quite some time and the stars aligned when an audible deal presented itself at the exact time that i had finished another audiobook. The name of the wind is a classic epic fantasy tale with a strong protagonist and hero named kvothe and is the first book in. Both narrators add something unique to the interpretation, but rupert degas gives a more serious and intense read that the book deserves, and its just awesome to hear the. Listen to name of the wind, the a novel by patrick rothfuss available from rakuten. Patrick rothfuss currently lives in central wisconsin where he teaches at the local university. A night at the bar lends itself to storytelling, and rupert degas incredible reading brings each character to life. It was later made into a film called the wind 1928 starring lilian gish. Forgiving download the name of the wind the kingkiller. After myriad recommendations from trusted sources, i had high expectations for patrick rothfusss the name of the wind. For he knew the name of the wind, and so the wind obeyed him. The name of the wind, also called the kingkiller chronicle.
I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of. Patrick rothfuss announces the name of the wind tenth. The fantasy novel is an incomplete comingofagestyle tale about kvothe, a legendary and extraordinary figure whose many heroic deeds are the subject of local lore. The name of the wind is the first book in a story about kvothe told by kvothe himself. Name of the wind audiobook free download and listen the plot summary. Hes lived a fascinating life and relays his tale to the reader with vivid detail and sharp expression. It is owned by a man named kote, soon revealed to be an alias of the legendary figure kvothe. One of them is smaller, thinner, and most of that people are educated. Name of the wind follows the trials of a burgeoning young hero, kvothe, as he begins his life long quest to discover and destroy the magical beings who killed his parents. Full of secrets and mysteries, the slow regard of silent things is the story of a broken girl trying to live in a broken world.
The name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. Well, this week at wired book club, were a pandemonium of five parts. A vocabulary list featuring the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, chapters 117. From the characters to the environments everything is connected in a way that makes perfect sense. Because of that, they called themselves son of the pure. Get name of the wind by patrick rothfuss audiobook free. The wind 1925, a supernatural novel by dorothy scarborough, depicts the loneliness of life in a small texas town during the 1880s. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss overdrive. Read the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss available from rakuten kobo. She originally published it anonymously, anticipating a rough reception in texas. The author is a genius, i wondered if a book could hold my attention for twenty plus hours, and it did and i was left longing for more. This is a coming of age story of the powerful mage kvothe, which also tells the truth behind the legend that will grow in later books in the kingkiller chronicles. I own both versions in audiobook format and the uk version by rupert degas is in a class of its own in my opinion. The name of the wind audiobook patrick rothfuss audible.
Kvothe has come to retire as an innkeeper in a small town. He reads in a tone that makes me feel is directed toward a younger audience. The hungarian book covers left is the name of the wind, right is the wise mans fear 564. A highaction story written with a poets hand, the name of the wind is a masterpiece that will transport readers into the body and mind of a wizard. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert. They lived in a peace way and they never fight or argue. So begins a tale unequaled in fantasy literaturethe story of a hero told in his own voice. It was cool reading it with that voice in mind, but now i can change it for yours, and i think it will match with the story a lot better. The narrator is sometimes difficult to understand, but very good at switching roles. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss read by nick podehl. In this book, patrick rothfuss brings us into the world of one of the kingkiller chronicle s most enigmatic characters. I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are allowed in. This book uses a unique style of a story within a story that works really well.
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