Music and Books: the Name of the Wind

by Patrick Rothfuss
Publisher: Gollancz; New edition edition (June 12, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0575081406
ISBN-13: 978-0575081406

This is one of the most impressive books I have read in a while. As most of you know, I am an avid fantasy reader, specifically the epic ones, but most recently, my sister even introduced me to Neil Gaiman who writes fantasy novels. BUT, for the purpose of this post, that is irrelevant.

Patrick Rothfuss’ Name of the Wind is one of the most impressive books in a long time. It’s a story within a story, a story in which a hero of a thousand tales tells the truth about his history, wanting to set the record straight. Small interludes interrupt the story, but make sure you understand more about the man, whose story you’re reading, and what he has become through time. While at the same time, you start to feel for the relatively young boy who goes through life on his own, even though you know where it will end up. 

Quite confusing right? It was the same for me the first 50 or so pages. But within a 150 pages or so, you’re completely drawn into the book. Why should you read this? Because fantasy isn’t great because it tells us dragons exist, it tells us dragons can be defeated.

I hope you are able to read it shortly, it IS worth it. Check out the author’s blog on Amazon!