Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and. At the same time, a young man discovers his best friend with a sword in her stomach and dark wings sprouting from her back. Listen to the name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss, narrated by nick podehl. His first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, followed by the wise mans fear. Download audiobooks narrated by nick podehl at and save. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of.
This book uses a unique style of a story within a story that works really well. 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. Here are my thoughts on patrick rothfusss name of the wind. On the surface, were making a deck of playing cards that feature art and characters from the name of the wind. Harry potter fans craving a new mindblowing series should look no further than the name of the wind the first book in a trilogy about an orphan boy who becomes a legend.
Another version was released on tape narrated by fred major for. Well, this week at wired book club, were a pandemonium of five parts. Listen to the name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss, browse the. One recorded by rupert degas and another recorded by nick podehl. So this is a question to those of you who listen to audiobooks. Harry potter fans craving a new mindblowing series should look no further than the name of the windthe first book in a trilogy about an orphan boy who becomes a legend. May 05, 2011 this is the third part of my insanely detailed reread of patrick rothfusss the name of the wind. Name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss audible. One was narrated by nick podehl, and was released on 15 may, 2009, and the other narrated by rupert degas, and was released on the 6th of march, 2012.
I have been looking for years for this version thank you for posting it. To audiobook listeners, rupert degas vs nick podehl. Hardcover fiction books best sellers march 20, 2011. Patrick loves words, laughs often, and dabbles in alchemy. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss read by nick podehl. Kingkiller chronicles, day 1 nick podehl, patrick rothfuss, the originality of rothfuss s outstanding debut fantasy, the first of a trilogy, lies less in its unnamed imaginary world than in its precise. Dec 15, 2009 the name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick rothfussanick podehln audiobook audio cd december 15, 2009 4. Downpour has a smaller catalog then audible, sadly they dont have the slow regard of silent things yet from the looks of it although maybe theyll get it later hopefully, but they are drm free and another route to go if you dont want to deal with amazonaudible.
Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick. I have spent the night with felurian and left with both my sanity and. From his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, to years spent as a nearferal orphan in a crime ridden city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a legendary school of magic, the name of the wind is a masterpiece that transports readers into the body and. Onceheroes from a different age, they wield elemental powers. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow. Brilliance audio has released us version of the audio books of the name of the wind and the wise mans fear narrated by nick podehl. The kingkiller chronicles kvothe has never looked better. The name of the wind ebook by patrick rothfuss rakuten kobo. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert. To fantasy fans, nick podehl is the voice of the beloved kingkiller chronicles series.
Patrick rothfuss currently lives in central wisconsin where he teaches at the local university. Orion have also released uk version of the audio books of the name of the wind and the wise mans fear narrated by rupert degas. For former baseball pro abraham jenkins, the struggle to find a way home has grown harder an harder. I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are allowed in. Get name of the wind by patrick rothfuss audiobook free. The grateful citizens built boreas a splendid temple sanctuary on the banks of the river ilissus and a great festival, called the boreasmi, was held annually in his honor to commemorate. The authors debut novel, which launched the kingkiller chronicle trilogy, stunned pretty. Part two of the name of the wind i have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. Well, this week at wired book club, were a pandemonium of.
He has narrated many young adult, fantasy and romance titles. Say instead that the name of the wind is one of the best stories told in any medium in a decade. The name of the wind audiobook patrick rothfuss audible. The name of the wind is quite simply the best fantasy novel of the past 10 years, although attaching a genre qualification threatens to damn it with faint praise. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. Kingkiller chronicles, day 1 unabridged audiobook, by patrick rothfuss. The first two books, the name of the wind and the wise mans fear, were released in 2007.
I stumbled upon this page because im googling audio book as good as name of the wind rupert degas. He is at home beside the river strymon, but also inhabits a cave on mount haemus, a favorite haunt of the monster typhon. Users who like the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert degas extract 2. Listen to the name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss and. Patrick rothfuss fantasy novel the name of the wind ends as it begins. His first novel, the name of the wind, was a 2007 quill award winner and a publishers weekly best book of the year. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick rothfussanick podehl n audiobook audio cd december 15, 2009. The kingkiller chronicle is a fantasy series by patrick rothfuss, which recounts the story of kvothe, an adventurer and musician.
Book 1 gollancz 50 a first printing thus by patrick rothfuss introduction by stephen deas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nov 12, 2015 here are my thoughts on patrick rothfusss name of the wind. The name of the wind goodreads meet your next favorite book. After gaining his reputation at a very young age with included being expelled from university younger than most who are allowed in, talking to gods and writing songs, he dissapeared. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is the third part of my insanely detailed reread of patrick rothfusss the name of the wind. Weve been working on getting this ready for the better part of a year, and im incredibly proud of how its turning out so far.
Patrick rothfuss announces the name of the wind tenth anniversary edition and shares updates on the kingkiller chronicle book 3 stubby the rocket fri feb 3, 2017 6. His first novel, the name of the wind, was a publishers weekly best book of the year. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during the day. Author patrick rothfuss teaches english at the university of wisconsinstevens point, and he describes himself in selfdeprecating terms. Read the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss available from rakuten kobo. Theres magic, discovery, mystery, love and intrigue set in a brand new fantasy world. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick rothfussa. Eventually his old life catches up with him when he rescues a scholar named chronicler who realizes kvothe for who he is, to keep chronicler from. Day one, is a heroic fantasy novel written by american author patrick rothfuss. When legends come to life, the world trembles from a single name. Nick podehl narrated audio books at simply audiobooks.
Im glad youll be sticking with him for the third book because you, the master writer, and he, the master reader, create an experience much greater than the sum of its parts. On another note, rupert degas was also the narrator for lighting three in the rogues audio book. Im currently on my 6th listen and i just cant find anything close to this good. When dark entities arrive at his village, kvothe realizes that his life of questing is not done. Boreas was the greek god of the north wind who lived in a fertile region of greece called thrace. The name of the wind is the first volume in the kingkiller chronicles and tells the story of the notorious wizard kvothe. The past he was transported to is no longer a strange new world, and the nobles he serves are as familiar as his. I have talked to gods, loved women and written songs that make the minstrels. The story is narrated from the third person, but mostly consists of kvothe narrating his life to a scribe in the first person. Patrick rothfuss announces the name of the wind tenth. 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. Listen to name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss.
Full of music, magic, love, and loss, patrick rothfusss vivid and engaging debut fantasy knocked our socks off. The north wind devastated the enemy fleet by invoking a violent storm, sinking 400 ships, and sending countless men and incredible treasure to a watery grave. Please note that it contains spoilers for both the name of the wind and the wise mans fear. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 9780575081406, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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. From the characters to the environments everything is connected in a way that makes perfect sense. The name of the wind is a fantasy book by patrick rothfuss, the main character is called kvothe, an arcanist who has left a life of adventure and sorrow to become an innkeeper in a small town. Kingkiller chronicles, day 1 unabridged the name of the wind. Name of the wind, the audiobook by patrick rothfuss. Mar 27, 2007 his first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. In this sequel to the name of the wind, the magician kvothe continues to narrate his fantastical life story.
Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the. Extract 1 of patrick rothfuss the name of the wind part 1 of the kingkiller chronicles. Jun 10, 2012 this book uses a unique style of a story within a story that works really well. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert degas extract 1 by orionbooks published on 20120528t14. Listen to the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss,nick podehl for free with a 30 day free trial. Kingkiller chronicle, book 1 audible audio edition. Stream the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert degas extract 1 by orionbooks from desktop or your mobile device. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick rothfussanick podehln audiobook audio cd december 15, 2009 4. He has been given numerous awards including audiofiles.
In a novel wrapped up in storytelling, nick podehl does a superior job of flexing his voice to represent a diverse. Over three days one day per book, with the name of the wind being the first of three, kvothe tells his story. In the name of the wind, patrick rothfuss brings together elements from all the great fantasy writers, from george r. I suspect the chances of your owning a copy of patrick j. Author patrick rothfuss teaches english at the university of wisconsinstevens point, and he describes himself in self. Apr 01, 2008 the riveting firstperson narrative of a young man who grows to be the most notorious magician his world has ever seen. A night at the bar lends itself to storytelling, and rupert degas incredible reading brings each character to life. Upon his heel was a small white spot, the symbol of speed. Sep 11, 2014 nick podehl, on the other hand, is a master of the art, and to me, he is the voice of kvothe. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, first edition. The name of the wind, also called the kingkiller chronicle. Martin to robert jordan, to create a thrilling and intricately spun story that will leave you breathless.
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