This fact and the recommendation of a dear friend was all. 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. To fantasy fans, nick podehl is the voice of the beloved kingkiller chronicles series. Im fairly certain their is only one narrator for the english version.
I have talked to gods, loved women and written songs that make the minstrels weep. The name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are allowed in. In the name of the wind, patrick rothfuss brings together elements from all the great fantasy writers, from george r. His first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. To date, it has been translated into 25 languages, and more than 28. But just in case, definitely get the nick podehl narration. Nick podehl narrated audio books at simply audiobooks. Jun 10, 2012 this book uses a unique style of a story within a story that works really well. Regardless, i only recommend sites ive researched andor used and trust. Within six months of its publication in 1936, gone with the wind had sold a million copies. 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.
You fly through the pages, heedless of hour or other commitments. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. 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. How to become an audiobook narrator actor kris keppeler has been doing voiceover work for over a decade. The 1st book ending ended like another book was imminent so i feel sorry for anyone that read it when it came out as second book took another 4 years. The name of the wind which is the best available audiobook. One of my favorite quotes from the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. Get name of the wind by patrick rothfuss audiobook free.
Winner of the pulitzer prize for literature, margaret mitchells great novel of the south is one of the most popular books ever written. It is not the most unique dream novel to ever hit racks. The new epic fantasy on everybodys lips is the kingkiller chronicle by patrick rothfuss, not least because of its recent association with musical genius linmanuel miranda. They live in a pastoral version of edwardian england. The unforgettable climactic battle in a clash of kings settles that book s major plot issues, but opens up all new conflicts for a storm of swords. Brilliant and charismatic, the thief lord leads a ring of street children who dabble in petty crimes. The kingkiller chronicle, book 1 audible audiobook unabridged patrick. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicle, book 1 by. Top matches availability price lowhigh price highlow newest arrival. Day one, is a heroic fantasy novel written by american author patrick rothfuss. Theres magic, discovery, mystery, love and intrigue set in a brand new fantasy world.
Download the name of the wind audiobook by patrick. This book uses a unique style of a story within a story that works really well. How to become an audiobook narrator and work at home. Download the name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. Kingkiller chronicle has 5 entries in the series overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Naturally, i have decided that my time in the car would be best spent listening to a readthrough of the name of the wind. Fantasy readersa notoriously discerning grouptend to dole out praise judiciously, which makes the reception of the name of the wind, the first volume in patrick rothfusss the kingkiller chronicle, that much more remarkable. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of. Free audiobooksmy overall picksummary a narrators job is to bring life to a story. The novel is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality, and camaraderie, and. It felt like a mixture of harry potter and a song of ice and fire.
I stumbled upon this page because im googling audio book as good as name of the wind rupert degas. The name of the wind is kvothes story, but its also the story of an entire, wellrealized fantasy world. Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. Well, this week at wired book club, were a pandemonium of five parts. What about rupert degas s performance did you like. Im just gonna oversee that this person actually wrote into the book. The name of the wind was wellwritten, well structured, and makes a cliched story into one that has some depth and creativity. The name of the wind npr coverage of the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss.
Download or stream the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. Kingkiller chronicles, day 1 unabridged audiobook, by patrick rothfuss. Patrick rothfuss announces the name of the wind tenth anniversary edition and shares updates on the kingkiller chronicle book 3 stubby the rocket fri. Martin, tad williams, the recently deceased robert jordan, and even tolkien. Published september, 2017 by leisa good this post may contain affiliate links. Lord of the silver bow resolved its narrative, and shield of thunder built its narrative upon that. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss overdrive rakuten. Listen to name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. Listen to name of the wind, the a novel by patrick rothfuss available from. Best fantasy audio best fantasy audiobook narrators. Dec 15, 2009 the name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick rothfussanick podehln audiobook audio cd december 15, 2009 4. Critics are already throwing around comparisons to some of the biggest names in fantasy, including george r.
I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are. Alternatingly slowmoving and fastpaced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animals. 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. Gone with the wind audiobook, by margaret mitchell. His beautiful words lent me to, if possible, a deeper love of books. I love kvothe and i love that its his story in his own words but you are still left wondering how he got to be this larger than life figure. History, religion, politics, mythsthey all play a role in the story.
Prosper and bo delight in being part of this colorful new family. Having said that, the second book in the series is not as good by half, and succumbs in a lot of places to the tropes it was trying to deconstruct in the first place. Please note this is now the entire audio of this book. Further to the east from australia, we encounter south and central america, which well explore with 10 gems from our catalog. Patrick rothfuss fantasy novel the name of the wind ends as it begins. The book is professionally wrapped and packed with great care with bubble wrap and placed in a special book box to ensure that the book arrives at your destination in perfect condition.
Fleming was a well known audiobook narrator, serving as the voice for more than 200 books under her own name and also under the name. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, chapters 117. His voice acting was perfect for every single character. The unforgettable climactic battle in a clash of kings settles that books major plot issues, but opens up all new conflicts for a storm of swords. The narration is more like a voice acting performance. Wonderful story telling, the narrator did a great job with the different voices. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. One of the hardest things i think narrators have to do is reading for children. My name on the wind selected poems of diego valeri by palma, michael, translator diego valeri and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Part two of the name of the wind i have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. The name of the wind audiobook the kingkiller chronicle 1. Name of the wind, the audiobook by patrick rothfuss. Patrick rothfuss the name of the wind audiobook free online. Kingkiller chronicleseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. Seattle audiobook star among four dead in storm the. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick.
Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the magically gifted young man who grows to be the most notorious wizard his world has ever seen. Chapters 117, chapters 1835, chapters 3656, chapters 5772, chapter 73epilogue. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, followed by the wise mans fear. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss overdrive. Let it be known that all seven members of wired book. Im currently on my 6th listen and i just cant find anything close to this good. I have spent the night with felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Nov 01, 2007 the name of the wind is a refreshingly different epic, the mostly firstperson narration creating a sense of intimacy and comfort, reminding us that you dont necessarily have to dig down into the raw neurosis of a character or an entire cast in order to find yourself deeply moved. The first book in the kingkiller chronicle series tells the story of a legendary magician name kvothe. Its a riveting adventure filled with magic, music, romance and revenge. 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. Theres no closure to anything at all, really, in the name of the wind.
Kingkiller chronicles, day 1 unabridged the name of the wind. On the second leg of our librivox world tour, lets stay in the southern hemisphere. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert degas extract 1 by orionbooks published on 20120528t14. Day one, is a fantasy audiobook written by american author patrick rothfuss. May 15, 2009 listen to name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during the day. Miranda will act as creative producer of liongates new film, tv, and video game franchise based on the books. 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.
Feb 03, 2017 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. Trilogy, and the name of the wind series, which are in my mind, instant classics in this space. So begins a tale unequaled in fantasy literaturethe story of a hero told in his own voice. The name of the wind ebook by patrick rothfuss rakuten kobo. She now makes her fulltime living from voiceovers, acting and writing.
The name of the wind which is the best available audiobook of this. The name of the wind, also called the kingkiller chronicle. After myriad recommendations from trusted sources, i had high expectations for patrick rothfusss the name of the wind. Book two of the stormlight archive, continues the immersive fantasy epic that the way. My name on the wind selected poems of diego valeri by palma. Jun 30, 2008 the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 9780575081406, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Its innovation comes not from its reality or characters fors gods sake, take a gander at the guide with the book. A vocabulary list featuring the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, chapters 117. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick rothfussanick podehln audiobook audio cd december 15, 2009 4. Gone with the wind gone with the wind audiobook, by margaret mitchell. A night at the bar lends itself to storytelling, and rupert degas incredible reading brings each character to life.
Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. The name of the wind is the first volume in the kingkiller chronicles and tells the story of the notorious wizard kvothe. 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. I love this book and cant believe i have not read it before. Patrick rothfuss new story the slow regard of silent things. Speaking of explorations, this is exactly what candido mariano da silva rondon did in 1914, when he followed the. Books similar to the name of the wind the kingkiller. Name of the wind submitted by lstorc on july 3, 2019, 7. The wind in the willows is a childrens novel by scottish novelist kenneth grahame, first published in 1908.
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