The Name of the Wind Review

Patrick Rothfuss' The Name of the Wind is simply the best first book I have ever read by a new writer.  I bought it on a whim, the story described on the back sounded good, and I'm one of those people who feel naked without somthing to read.  So I bought it, went home, had dinner, and ended up devouring this amazing book, all 722 pages, over the course of that weekend. 

 The main character, Kvothe, pulls you into his past, leaving an enigmatic mystery around his present situation.  How did this fighter, thief, wizard, this deep and wonderous character end up tending bar in a lonly little village in the middle of nowhere?  I'm eagerly awaiting it's sequal, The Wise Man's Fear, which is still in development.  You can read more about that on his official web site.

 Overall this book is a gem of a find, and I'm glad I took the time to give a new author a chance, I'm sure in years to come he'll dazzle us and enjoy keeping us mystified.