Paperback
Titles in this set: the name of the wind the wise man's fear the slow regard of silent things the narrow road between desires condition: new format: paperback isbn: 9789124391904 publisher: gollancz age range: adult 16 overview: step into patrick rothfuss's celebrated kingkiller chronicle with this four-book paperback set, gathering the saga of kvothe as told so far. From his humble beginnings as a travelling performer to his legendary exploits at the university, this collection follows a hero whose reputation for magic, music and mischief has grown into myth. Rounded out by two beloved novellas exploring the wider kingkiller world, this set is a must-own for fantasy readers who love immersive, character-driven storytelling. About the books: the set opens with the name of the wind, in which kvothe, now a quiet innkeeper, recounts his extraordinary youth: a childhood with a troupe of travelling performers, a brutal period surviving alone on the streets, and his daring entry into the university, a dangerous school of magic. It is a story rich with humour, tragedy and wonder. The saga continues in the wise man's fear, which follows kvothe further into his studies and beyond as he travels abroad, uncovers political intrigue, and edges closer to the truths behind the legends surrounding him. Shifting tone, the slow regard of silent things is a quieter, intimate novella centred on auri, a former university student who now lives alone in the tunnels beneath it, told w...