Book Summary and Reviews of The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

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"Starred Review. The fantasy world has a new star." - PW.

"Starred Review. Elegantly told and layered with images of tales to come, this richly detailed "autobiography" of a hero is highly recommended" - Library Journal.

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This is the first novel from an author described by Terry Brooks as "a writer we would all do well to watch".

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