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NOT TO BE MISSED: THE POWERFUL DEBUT NOVEL FROM FANTASY'S NEXT SUPERSTAR Told in Kvothe's 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.The intimate narrative of his childhood in a troupe of traveling... read more
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Summary
My name is Kvothe, pronounced nearly the same as "quothe." Names are important as they tell you a great deal about a person. I've had more names than anyone has a right to.
The Adem call me Maedre. Which, depending on how it's spoken, can mean The Flame, The Thunder, or... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
First Sentence
IT WAS FELLING NIGHT and the usual crowd had gathered at the Waystone Inn.
Table of Contents
Series
This is book 1 in the Kingkiller Chronicles series.
Authors & Contributors
- Pat Rothfuss (Author)
Awards
- Quill Award (2007: Science fiction/fantasy/horror)
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