I truely loved this book. It is tremendously rare for a fantasy book to focus on a single person, and yet so rewarding when one finally does. The development of every charecter is done very well, even with the sometimes limited interactions. The story has many happy scenes along with tremendous lows that must be overcome. This is a must read book for any fantasy lover. I expect many great things from this series in the future. ( )

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. ( )

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. ( )

Easily the best and most engrossing fantasy book I have ever read. As soon as I was finished I wanted to open it back up and read it again. I read constantly, going through several books a week, so this isn't said lightly. I am waiting with bated breath for the next two books. ( )

Easily one of my favorite fantasy books, ever! Don't bother reading reviews if you do not have this go buy it, NOW! ( )