The Name of the Wind (Kingkiller Chronicles, Day 1)

Discover #1 New York Times-bestselling Patrick Rothfuss’ epic fantasy series, The Kingkiller Chronicle.

“I just love the world of Patrick Rothfuss.” —Lin-Manuel Miranda
 
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DAY ONE: THE NAME OF THE WIND
 
My name is Kvothe.

I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep.

You may have heard of me.
 
So begins a tale unequaled in fantasy literature—the story of a hero told in his own voice. It is a tale of sorrow, a tale of survival, a tale of one man’s search for meaning in his universe, and how that search, and the indomitable will that drove it, gave birth to a legend.

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Published Apr 7, 2009

672 pages

Average rating: 8.33

27 RATINGS

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Tiffany X
Dec 05, 2025
6/10 stars
Just okay. I have no intention of reading the other books in the series. If you can listen to it on Audible you might really enjoy the amazing narration.
Cowboy Spice
Nov 20, 2025
9/10 stars
Beautiful writing. Slower pace at times, but the world and the main character’s journey pulled me in. Feels like sitting down to hear an incredible story.

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