Excellent and inventive fantasy fare. ( )

Excellent! This book incorporates magic, mystery, suspense, romance, brilliant character development wrapped around a compelling story, and prose that jumps from the page. In short, it is everything a novel should be. This book stays with you. I can't wait to read the sequels! ( )

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I admit I'm hooked on classic fantasy novels. And this is one of the best I've read lately! The story's hero is called Kvothe and has already been called a 'Harry Potter for adults', which is not totally beside the point... The first part combines a growing up story with classic fantasy elements, but what impresses most deeply is the thoughtful way the topic of magic is addressed in this novel. A really very good read indeed. ( )

Kvothe is a legend, his name strikes both fear and awe into the hearts of men. These days, however, he prefers his anonymity in the inconspicuous role of an innkeeper. When a talented scribe crosses his threshold, he reluctantly agrees to tell his tale. It is a saga, one that can be told in no fewer than three days.
This is Day One...
Growing up among a troupe of actors, Kvothe is unusually bright, a student at heart. After witnessing an arcanist call the wind in self defense, young Kvothe vows to learn the same skills. Forced into destitution by tragedy, his dream is pushed aside in the name of survival.
When Kvothe finally gains entry to the famed arcanists' University, he learns that nothing is straightforward, that he must use his street smarts to survive even among scholars. Making friends and enemies is one small aspect to the journey that will lead him to knowledge of his family's murderers.
Just forget about Harry Potter and Twilight this is waaay better. Rothfuss' novel can easily compete with books as Lord of the Rings and this is about as good as high fantasy gets. An imaginative, powerful and compelling story that is exceptionally well told.
Just buy it, read it and spread the word if you haven't done so yet. ( )