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Terry brooks, 22time new york times bestselling author. I actually started it a little over a year ago, but didnt get very far. The novel is set in two different time periods, the present and the past as kvothe narrates his story. The name of the wind is such a story that compels us, again and again, to hear it in order to understand the true. Read the name of the wind online read free novel read light. Author patrick rothfuss teaches english at the university of wisconsinstevens point, and he describes himself in selfdeprecating terms. Sep 01, 2018 patrick rothfuss has created a masterpiece in literature with his pen and it has been given voice by nick podehls narration. Patrick rothfuss the name of the wind the kingkiller. He won the 2007 quill award for his debut novel, the name of the wind, and its sequels went on to top the new york times best seller list. Patrick rothfuss biographical information full name patrick james rothfuss alternative name s pat born june 6, 1973 gender male political information nationality american occupation college lecturer formerfiction author patrick pat james rothfuss is an awardwinning american writer of fantasy fiction, and a former college lecturer. He is best known for his ongoing trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, which won him several awards, including the 2007 quill award for his debut novel, the name of the wind. The story of wizardhero kvothe bounces between his wartorn present hiding out as an innkeeper and his spirited childhood among bards, stage performers, and conjurers.
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Patrick rothfuss biographical information full name patrick james rothfuss alternative names pat born june 6, 1973 gender male political information nationality american occupation college lecturer formerfiction author patrick pat james rothfuss is an awardwinning american writer of fantasy fiction, and a former college lecturer. Jun 30, 2008 the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 9780575081406, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the magica. The name of the wind general information authors patrick rothfuss country united states. I cant exactly put my finger on what i loved about the book so much, but i have come to a comparison that i like. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss powells books. Patrick rothfuss has created a masterpiece in literature with his pen and it has been given voice by nick podehls narration. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 9780575081406, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
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