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Rothfuss, Patrick

Rothfuss, Patrick

Author Biography & Works

Patrick Rothfuss is an American author and college lecturer, best known for his epic fantasy novels, "The Kingkiller Chronicle". The series consists of two books, "The Name of the Wind" and "The Wise Man's Fear", with a third and final book, "The Doors of Stone", still in progress.Rothfuss's writing style is characterized by its lyrical prose, intricate world-building, and complex characters. The Kingkiller Chronicle follows the story of Kvothe, a legendary hero and musician, as he recounts his life story to a chronicler. The series has won numerous awards and has been praised for its storytelling, character development, and world-building.Aside from his work as an author, Rothfuss is also known for his charitable work. He founded Worldbuilders, a non-profit organization that supports global humanitarian efforts, and hosts an annual fundraiser that raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for the cause.Despite the long wait for the final book in The Kingkiller Chronicle, Rothfuss's work has earned him a devoted fanbase and a reputation as one of the most talented and influential authors in the fantasy genre today.

Books by Rothfuss, Patrick

The Name Of The Wind

The Name Of The Wind

Kvothe is a legend, and the man who now runs a quiet inn under another name is not eager to talk about it. When a chronicler tracks him down, he...

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The Kingkiller Chronicles

The Kingkiller Chronicles

If you haven't heard of The Kingkiller Chronicles by now, you'll want to pick it up as soon as possible. Rothfuss' award-winning series took the genre by storm in 2007...

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The Kingkiller Chronicle

The Kingkiller Chronicle

The Name of the Wind is a stunning work of imagination and storytelling triumph and currently ranks very near the top of my Top 25 Best Fantasy List. I won't...

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The slow regard of silent things

The slow regard of silent things

"The Slow Regard of Silent Things" is a novella by Patrick Rothfuss set in the world of the "Kingkiller Chronicle" series. The story follows the character Auri, who lives in...

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The Kingkiller Chronicles (cover not available)

The Kingkiller Chronicles

Though the 2000âs are considered a golden age of Fantasy, one novel that has stood out among the greats is The Name of the Wind â a remarkable book that...

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Kingkiller Chronicle

Kingkiller Chronicle

The Kingkiller Chronicles has multiple magic systems, and the first won’t excite at first glance. As in The Wizard of Earthsea, certain magicians can create powerful magic by learning the...

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