Dont have an ios or android device, then listen in your browse on any pc or mac computer. 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. Author patrick rothfuss teaches english at the university of wisconsinstevens point, and he describes himself in selfdeprecating terms. Jun 10, 2012 get name of the wind by patrick rothfuss audiobook free published on june 10, 2012 by richard last week i was blog hopping and i got into a conversation with erin over at write right about my recommended summer reading. Listen to the name of the wind audiobook audiobook. Download or stream the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. The name of the wind is the first book in patrick rothfuss the kingkiller chronicles as the mysterious innkeeper kote recounts the actual events of his life to a chronicler whose come. Jul 07, 2011 welcome to part 12 of my deliriously detailed reread of patrick rothfusss kingkiller chronicles. Notw is the first of two in rothfusss kingkiller chronicle series, and both are completely worth your time.
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. The name of the wind, also called the kingkiller chronicle. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, first edition. But now that i have finally reached the end of this torturous. Download the name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. Say instead that the name of the wind is one of the best stories told in any medium in a decade. It is not the most unique dream novel to ever hit racks. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss overdrive. This weeks post covers chapters 7176 of the name of the wind, but also contains. But just in case, definitely get the nick podehl narration. Get name of the wind by patrick rothfuss audiobook free. The beautifully written work, with its evocative descriptions of the.
I have spent the night with felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, followed by the wise mans fear. The name of the wind audiobook the kingkiller chronicle 1. Ok i know im british and therefore bias but rupert degas is the best audiobook narrator to walk this planet in my opinion and i listen a lot. Martin to robert jordan, to create a thrilling and intricately spun story that will leave you breathless. Im currently on my 6th listen and i just cant find anything close to this. The name of the wind is the first volume in the kingkiller chronicles and tells the story of the notorious wizard kvothe. Part two of the name of the wind i have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I was just saving every page and svoring every line like an addicted person saves their last dose.
I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are allowed in. Chapters 117, chapters 1835, chapters 3656, chapters 5772, chapter 73epilogue. Day one, is a heroic fantasy novel written by american author patrick rothfuss. Patrick rothfuss has created a masterpiece in literature with his pen and it has been given voice by nick podehl s narration. Patrick rothfuss the name of the wind audiobook free online. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet.
Let it be known that all seven members of wired book. 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. 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. The name of the wind is an epic fantasy by patrick. The name of the wind is such a story that compels us, again and again, to hear it in order to understand the true meaning and the hidden aspects of the story. The first book in the kingkiller chronicle series tells the story of a legendary magician name kvothe. Listen to name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss.
An excerpt from the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. Kingkiller chronicles, day 1 unabridged audiobook, by patrick rothfuss. The name of the wind ebook by patrick rothfuss rakuten kobo. Kingkiller chronicle has 5 entries in the series overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. In these pages you will come to know kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragonslayer, the legendhunter, the lover, the. Limited 10th anniversary editions both signed and matched numbered by. Nick podehl narrated audio books at simply audiobooks. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss librarything. Welcome to part 12 of my deliriously detailed reread of patrick rothfusss kingkiller chronicles. The kingkiller chronicle is a fantasy series by patrick rothfuss, which recounts the story of kvothe, an adventurer and musician.
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. In the name of the wind, patrick rothfuss brings together elements from all the great fantasy writers, from george r. I am not a fan due to the theatrical writing and the predictable plot and shallow. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer. From his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, to years spent as a nearferal orphan in a crimeriddled 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 mind of a wizard. The same audiobook narrators from the name of the wind and. The beautifully written work, with its evocative descriptions of the countryside interspersed with exciting adventures, became a classic of english childrens literature. It will really make you laugh in one page, make you almost cry. Kingkiller chronicleseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. So begins a tale unequaled in fantasy literature the story of a hero told in his own voice. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. This weeks post covers chapters 7176 of the name of the wind, but also contains exte. Jun 30, 2008 in these pages you will come to know kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragonslayer, the legendhunter, the lover, the thief and the infamous assassin.
Narrator rating 191 the name of the wind unabridged audio book. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during the day. The story is narrated from the third person, but mostly. Im fairly certain their is only one narrator for the english version. To fantasy fans, nick podehl is the voice of the beloved kingkiller chronicles series. I am looking for the kingkiller chronicle audiobooks with the british narrator rupert degas. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of. Extract 1 of patrick rothfuss the name of the wind part 1 of the kingkiller chronicles. Listen to the name of the wind on your ios and android device. As already mentioned, the fantastic narration by rupert degas adds another dimension he goes from one character voice to another without missing a beat truly. I do not usually tend to read books such as the name of the wind. Read the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss available from rakuten kobo.
You fly through the pages, heedless of hour or other commitments. All comments must meet the community standards outlined in. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle audiobook. A night at the bar lends itself to storytelling, and rupert degas incredible reading brings each character to life. I have no new material to share, so i decided it would be an appropriate time to whip out a passage from my favorite book, the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. The wind in the willows, book of linked animal tales by british writer kenneth grahame that was published in 1908. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick rothfussanick podehln audiobook on. 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 overdrive rakuten. Jan 26, 2016 i have no new material to share, so i decided it would be an appropriate time to whip out a passage from my favorite book, the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. It bore him to the ground as gently as a puff of thistledown and set him on his feet softly as a mother. Naturally, i have decided that my time in the car would be best spent listening to a readthrough of the name of the wind.
See all of librarian nancy pearls scifi and fantasy picks. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, chapters 117. The name of the wind which is the best available audiobook. The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant access. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. My husband happened to be browsing ebooks and the last thing. Mar 27, 2007 the name of the wind is a book that took me months to finish, but not because i didnt enjoy it. The name of the wind is fantasy at its very best, and an astounding mustread title. I am looking for the kingkiller chronicle audiobooks with the british narrator.
My husband happened to be browsing ebooks and the last thing i knew, this gem was popping up as based on your shopping history type thing. The name of the wind which is the best available audiobook of this. Nick podehl is a professional voice actor and has narrated many fantasy titles. He did very well with this series, this was a very clear narration with high distinction. Kingkiller chronicles, day 1 unabridged the name of the wind. Download the name of the wind audiobook by patrick. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The name of the wind is the first book in patrick rothfuss the kingkiller chronicles as the mysterious innkeeper kote recounts the actual events of his life to a chronicler whose come looking for him. Our story thus far over the last few weeks, a lot of people have emailed me, asking if a summary of the name of the wind somewhere that they can use to refresh themselves before. After myriad recommendations from trusted sources, i had high expectations for patrick rothfusss the name of the wind. Kingkiller chronicle, book 1 patrick rothfuss author, nick podehl narrator, brilliance audio publisher try audible free. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss goodreads.
The name of the wind, published in 2007, is the first book in author patrick rothfusss the kingkiller chronicle series. He spoke to the wind and it cradled and caressed him. Get name of the wind by patrick rothfuss audiobook free published on june 10, 2012 by richard last week i was blog hopping and i got into a conversation with erin over at. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, first edition abebooks passion for books. For he knew the name of the wind, and so the wind obeyed him. Martin to robert jordan, to create a thrilling and. I have spent the night with felurian and left with both. May 15, 2009 listen to name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. The name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. 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. Its innovation comes not from its reality or characters fors gods sake, take a gander at the guide with the book. The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle, day 1 by patrick rothfuss. The characters, even the smallest ones, have a way of making their way into your heart that you cant help but fall for every. 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.
As the novel begins, the reader hears an old storyteller speaking of a famous old wizard. Im currently on my 6th listen and i just cant find anything close to this good. The name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss written by patrick rothfuss, audiobook narrated by nick podehl. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. The narrator is sometimes difficult to understand, but very good at switching roles. Download or stream instantly more than 55,000 audiobooks. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick. So begins the tale of kvothe currently known as kote, the unassuming innkeeper from his childhood in a troupe of travelling 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. I stumbled upon this page because im googling audio book as good as name of the wind rupert degas. 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. A night at the bar lends itself to storytelling, and rupert degas incredible reading brings each. All comments must meet the community standards outlined in s moderation. The fantasy novel is an incomplete comingofagestyle tale about.