Kvothe is one of the few "smart" characters in books that I feel that really is smart and not just believe him or herself smart. And still sometimes being too smart puts him in trouble. That's one of the reasons I love these books so much^^
I adore Qvothe! I guess I'm the opposite of most people. Where many think he's a "Mary Sue," I'm like, "Finally! A main character who is smart and works really hard in school!" One of my biggest struggles with most books, TV shows, and movies, etc., is that the main character so often doesn't care about school or working hard. But, for better or for worse, Qvothe doesn't do anything half way. Whether it's school or playing the lute, he puts his everything into it. Sure, he can be obnoxious, but I feel like it's easy to understand why he is this way. His apparent arrogance is his armor. It's the proverbial chip on his shoulder. His people, the Edema Ruh, are thought of as the bottom dwellers in the hierarchy of his world, so he overcompensates to prove that he's just as good if not better than his classmates who were born to privilege. And he may be desperate and manipulative and driven to make money and do whatever it takes to stay in school, but that's only because he has no support system. He's just trying to fend for himself in the only ways he knows how. The tragedies of Qvothe's life have shaped him into who and what he is. And though he's brilliant in many ways...he's also just a stupid, angsty, confused teen.
I know I'm a bit late but I got to say that Denna becomes more and more interesting for me everytime I read the book. The first time I read the book she was quite obnoxious to me, but after re-reading I started grasping some details in her behaviour and some red flags in my rejection of her too. She's evassive, but so is Kvothe, or Elodin, or other characters. She's mysterious, but so is Kvothe, but the thing is we know his background because he's telling the story, so he didn't know by that time the details on her story. She's ambitious, kind of clever and lonely with a wicked past... again, pretty much like Kvothe, but with less opportunities than him and being a pretty girl in a sexist world. The more I know about her and I understand her, the more I like her actually. I don't mean she's perfect, or that she didn't commit mistakes, of course she did, everyone does. But I like her.
I started reading this book to practice my speaking, because I read aloud and it's being hard because it has complicated words to pronunciate! But I like it
I like these vlogs. I am traveling and I’m enjoying the first Wayward Pines book. Thanks for the recommendation! I always seem to be reading an “Emily” book when I travel!
After the Children of Ruin disappointment I was so nervous about this vlog. Really glad you enjoyed it, and huzzah for finding your binge reading ability again! Also, even though you are always lovely, Tuesday Emily was super cute. :)
I think this might be my favorite series of books. I dont know why people dislike Kvothe except maybe they aren't looking at the story from the point of view that Kvothe is looking back on his younger, more ignorant self. I feel like Mr. Rothfuss does an amazing job of fleshing out his character. Hes not perfect and as he's telling his story he includes all his flaws, like being overly confident in his abilities, and his insecurity and lack of experience with women and the confusion and akwardness of being in love for the first time. His continued habit of making bad choices due to emotions rather than logic and reason, trying to make himself out as someone powerful and untouchable person who cant be hurt or beaten. You know, your typical 15 year old boy trying to be the cool kid, that really just feels scared and alone most of the time.
It’s a great world to spend time in, I read these during a very fall/wintery season and it really vibes. Book two though, wanting to hear about your reaction to a certain ummmm... interesting ...part of that book...
Thank you for the caveat about the third book. As much as I want to start this series I already feel that I have waited too long for Game of Thrones and Lies of Locke Lamora to be finished. Can’t stand to add another great series to that list. Nearly 25 years since I started GoT and feeling pretty jaded. Not even slightly interested to pick up Martin’s latest offering from that universe.
I think I bought this book because you had hauled it and it seemed really interesting to me. I binged it while I was on summer vacation a few years ago and LOVED it! I'm pretty soft on problematic stuff though hehe
I didn't read the books, but i really like The Expanse. I'm not much into sci fi series, but my boyfriend said to see that one. Really like it. Many interesting characters. Varied cast. Avasarala is just so badass when she talks. Need to watch the lastest season. I recomend it.
I have the name of the wind. But it’s a small mass market paperback. The size is what causes me to keep passing it over. I even pulled it off my tbr shelf and put it in the unhaul pile. But now I’m conflicted
I'm reading the second book of the expanse series (Calibans War) at the moment and I've decided that they are 300 page books stretched out to 600 pages. In dire need of some editing 😴
Yayyyy!! I got so excited when I read the title of this video! I haven’t read the second book yet because I want to know the publish date for the third first. 😂
I have been so back anf forth on picking this up or not! It is on my 5 star predictions but with the 3rd one not being out or announced I just don't now! lol
The Name of the Wind is my all time favorite book. For me personally, I think the second book isn't nearly as good. I can't really give the reason why without spoiling it but I've watched your videos enough to say that I have a feeling you're not going to be a fan of A Wise Man's Fear.
I loved both Name of the Wind and Wise Man's Fear. I get why people didn't like the second one, but I loved the world and writing style so much that it's my favorite series ever. Actually I was surprised that so many people really disliked these books. Just me?
I think when books because this well known lots of people give it a chance even though it’s not usually their thing... and then they’re very vocal about it lol
A few spaces below is a massive spoiler and question about the end of this book. (If you've read it please let me know.) At the end, when Kvothe doesn't have his powers anymore, does he get them back in the next book? I don't care about spoiling anything because I'm dying to know.
SPOILERS FOR BOOK 2: As kvothe continues the story of his past, he still has magic. But by the end of the book in the current time, he still doesn’t have magic. But it’s theorized that he will get it back in the 3rd book.
I got like 150 pages in and it just didn’t hold my attention but magical school I feel like I didn’t get into that part as much, I’m thinking I will try to give it another chance haha 😅✨ love the vlog!
Try it as audio book with Nick Podehl as narrator! :) I really liked the atmosphere the narrator created and how he pronounced all the names. It's also on RUclips. ;)
If you weren't a fan of the tangents and the prospect of no more magic school then all I can say for Wise Man's Fear is good luck! I think for me at this point, if Doors of Stone ever actually makes an appearance then probably I'll buy it but it's not going to be a 'oh man I have to get to the end of this as soon as possible' anymore
Hi Emily. Now i want to read The Name of The Wind too !! It's been in my TBR for ages as well. I was wondering if you have read The Silent Patient, and if you liked it?
When I first read NOTW I probably would have not hesitated to put it on my list of favorites (and tbh I still do think it's worth reading). The second book was honestly so disappointing, as was the short story (am I the only person who doesn't care much for Auri, what's wrong with me). I'd still read the third book as soon as it releases though, if it ever comes out lmao
PLEASE keep reading The Expanse. You'll be introduced to some really incredible characters soon in the coming books and the story keeps getting more interesting, I promise.
I loved this book and I was okay with the way Kvothe was portrayed because it's him telling his own story... Of course he's going to embellish and be the hero in his own story.
I feel like I'm the only person who cringed throughout the whole book. The main character is so super duper, and I hated his relationships with women. I wish I could enjoy it the way so many fans have.
You’re not alone. I couldn’t understand the hype at all but I still liked the writing so I still finished it but now can’t make myself pick up the next book. 😅
I felt the same way. I would have had less of a problem with it if he was an adult but this is supposed to be a 15-year-old kid. To me, it read like some guy’s self-insert fantasy. And I think it made me angrier because if it was a female author and a female character, I felt there would be a LOT more hate for it. A lot of people I know enjoyed the book, though, so I guess it’s just not my jam.
I agree, it was a 3 - 3,5 stars book for me, I just finished it last week. I loved the school setting, so around the middle of the book there was a good 200 pages that I flied through, but some parts before and after that were just unnecessarily long, and just meandering imo. People say that book 2 is even more slow and meandering, so I don't really feel like reading it any time soon.
Hey Emily, you should give 'Songs of the Earth' by Elspeth Cooper a try. It's a fantastic book and I'm pretty sure it's got all the elements you love in it.
I really liked The Name of the Wind- I did have my issues with it but I was willing to give it the benefit of the doubt. But then The Wise Man's Fear I absolutely hated. It had all the things I didn't like about the first without the upsides
This one I started to read on Kindle while on vacation (oh the good old days, pre pandemic days where one can go to a hotel and read on the beach) and immediately after reading I purchased the second book and read it too. I got hooked by the end of the first chapter and still am hooked. I just hope that Mr. Rothfuss does not go George RR Martin route and sacrifice the third book for the TV series (GOT tv series I just watched the first season and they are not even that good and the books are so so goood). Never bothered with the novella since I'm not particularly interested in that character. But this one deserves all the high praise it receives as far as I'm concerned.
Advise for reading book 2 and enjoying it: don't expect much of magical school setting, try to read between the lines as much as you can, pay special attention to the meaning of every song/poem/legend and look for wordplay. And if you really want to get deep into it, you can read these posts after each chapter for better understanding: www.tor.com/series/patrick-rothfuss-reread/ The second book may seem like NOTHING is happening but it's the main source of most theories (and there are quite a few also being pretty good!). I appreciated it much more after I looked into fan theories and discussions. Damn, now I'm craving a reread... :D
Uuh after watching the end of the video... I have a feeling you're not going to like the second as much. I don't want to accidentally spoil anything so I'm just going to say that after reading both books ages ago, I'm of the opinion that the 'imreallyclever-ism' IS on purpose.
I can tell you all what will happen in book three. The protagonist will defeat the villain and vanquish all evil from the realm, leaving the world safe for sexism to endure for many centuries to come. Damn, I should write a fantasy novel.
I gave it a solid 4 +, my biggest peeve was the love interest I just hated like everybody else. Boude pas ton plaisir, bask in the pleasure of Tome 1 because Tome 2 (a 3 on my GR) is fun but goes NO effing WHERE! And given that Rothfuss has not written a single word of book 3 in 9 years according to his publisher who despaired all over social media, this is fantasy coitus interruptus of the highest order :((((
Seeing you read one of all time fav fantasy is so satisfying and exciting!!🤩😁 I literally ate the book 1 up in 3 days and the 2nd book in 5! Romance is just BS, didn't care for it at all, in fact I almost hate the girl(don't even remember her name!). Book 2 made me hate her, by the way. And book 2 was a not what I wanted it to be. Eager to hear your views on it😁💜
I love this book and its sequel. I love all the little mysteries they have that need to be solved. I also really enjoy all the different folklore stories told throughout. Something about reading this series is just so relaxing for me. I don't like action, so I enjoy the slow pace and just being stuck in one place. The boring part for me was the action scene when they were fighting the dragon. God that was boring.I also like how kvothe is so good at everything. It feels natural to me.
You wait until book 2. The rants will come!! He doesn't have a real big head in book 1 but book 2 wow kvothe thinks he is gods gift in that one 🙄 still loved it just no where near as much as the first one.
I can totally see why people say kvothe is annoying them but I feel his arrogance works. And it's not like everything works out for him or that everyone dawns over him.
I re-read The Name of the Wind earlier this month. I believe that Kvothe is an unreliable narrator that is trying to make himself look good, that's why he seems a little Mary Sue-y sometimes. It's even mentioned at the beginning that every good story is partially fake.
Also, Kvothe is Kvothe's biggest problem, not everyone likes him and he's responsible for the current state of the world. He also has an exagerrated sense of self worth, and in the frame story Kote refers to himself as an idiot.
I had a weird reaction to this book, I started the first chapter and I liked it but got angry that it was similar in feeling to lord of the rings. So I DNF’d and donated the book haha. 😂
I actually just finished this and was looking through reviews to see if people feel the way I do about it... I feel so far this was the closest to my opinion, I loathed Denna and her relationship with Kvothe. His friends, the magic and the school were all fun, the side characters were good, like the old man he met in Tarbean... the "what what" guy (can't remember the name) who recognized him even after he was cleaned up. I didn't like the ending with Bast using intimidation on Chronicler/Devan to get his way, even if I do understand why, he felt like a bully and I loath bullies so I'm not a fan of Bast. Ambrose was an almost Draco Malfoy type, easy to dislike but was good for the story and I enjoyed their little back n forth. I will say this though, Kvothe is easily the dumbest smart character I've ever seen.
@@unprofessionalcritic3107 Yes, she did mention she had a boyfriend at one point. Also I think she hinted that she is LGBT few times but I don’t have time stamps and it’s probably not my business. I should probably practice keeping my mouth shut (or whatever is relevant to typing lol)... I am not even in the movement so I am probably the last person who has anything relevant to say to this topic...
@@Archonsx well, I wouldn't give a damn about this but the OP was labelling her as if it's a sure and known fact. So I wanted to point out that she never said this herself (being lgbt) and neither should we. I was uncomfortable as I was writing the previous comment and I'm uncomfortable now.
@ the quote in the expanse: I'm on book 7 and I haven't noticed anything sexist in the writing, and I'm usually really sensitive to these things!! The authors adjust the prose depending on who's chapter it is, so you might get more provocative similes if it's Miller's chapter, for instance. I wouldn't think too much of that quote, aside from the fact that it's kinda hilarious 😂😂
I personally found Leviathan Wakes to be the weakest book in the series. Starting with Caliban’s War there are more viewpoints and more moving parts. I thought Name of the Wind was decent but Wise Man’s Fear...oof.
Honestly, I am still flabbergasted why some people love this book. I'm definitely of the opinion to let others like what they like. In this case, though, I just genuinely don't understand. Kvothe, to me, was anything but an interesting, multi-faceted character. He's too unbalanced as a character, imho, because as far as I remember, he didn't really have much if any character flaws, and the concept of duality (which I very much appreciate in literature) completely fell flat with this one. I'm also not impressed by the portrayal of women in this book. They have no agency of their own, are very surface level developed, or are talked in a way where teenage bois can lust over them. Thanks, but no thanks.
There’s so many great things I could say to this video, but for the life of me I just have to ask...how many fingers can you cross?... it looked liked you crossed every finger on your hand at the beginning of the video... 😐 sorry I’ve never seen anyone do that before 😂😂😂
I like the second better than the name of the wind. he's unlikeable but i like unlikeable narrators and i feel like the second book toned it down a bit
I have always read Kvothe as kind of an unreliable narrator because he's telling his story from his POV and he is arrogant so he's going to exaggerate the perception of himself.
I feel you on the unnecessary sexism... That's exactly the reason I haven't been able to read The Witcher even though i _like_ the concept and such and i have tried many times. I just had to put the book(s) down too many times so now I'm waiting till the netflix series comes. I'm also glad i didn't buy the books because no money of mine will go to that sexist pig of an author.
I read Leviathan Wakes last year. It was a disappointment for sure. I had collected the entire series...ended up unhauling all of them after reading that first book. You liking the Name of the Wind makes me less cautious to pick it up. Its been in my TBR for over a year.
Kvothe is not a mary sue. He is smart and arrogant yes but he makes soooooo many stupid mistakes and messes up all the time lol which makes up for that.
Kvothe is one of the few "smart" characters in books that I feel that really is smart and not just believe him or herself smart. And still sometimes being too smart puts him in trouble. That's one of the reasons I love these books so much^^
Yes!! That´s exactly it!! That´s just how I feel and why I love this books so much!
I adore Qvothe! I guess I'm the opposite of most people. Where many think he's a "Mary Sue," I'm like, "Finally! A main character who is smart and works really hard in school!" One of my biggest struggles with most books, TV shows, and movies, etc., is that the main character so often doesn't care about school or working hard. But, for better or for worse, Qvothe doesn't do anything half way. Whether it's school or playing the lute, he puts his everything into it.
Sure, he can be obnoxious, but I feel like it's easy to understand why he is this way. His apparent arrogance is his armor. It's the proverbial chip on his shoulder. His people, the Edema Ruh, are thought of as the bottom dwellers in the hierarchy of his world, so he overcompensates to prove that he's just as good if not better than his classmates who were born to privilege. And he may be desperate and manipulative and driven to make money and do whatever it takes to stay in school, but that's only because he has no support system. He's just trying to fend for himself in the only ways he knows how.
The tragedies of Qvothe's life have shaped him into who and what he is. And though he's brilliant in many ways...he's also just a stupid, angsty, confused teen.
11:10 Aaah, I love night reads during thunderstorms. Perfect reading weather.
If you ever reread, you must get the audiobook! The narrator brings it alive, and every character has a distinct but wonderful accent. It’s amazing!
I’m so excited for this video! The Name of the Wind is one of my favorite books of all time!! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts!
I just finished it. I loved it! I’m starting the 2nd one now.
Lol I happen to also read The Name of the Wind this month and has been on my shelf forever. I love the random timing of this.
I could never finished that book, but I really like the prose and the beggining.
I love the books. I can’t wait for the third.
Great read, afterwards I shared my copy with my brother. He still has yet to give it back, he enjoyed it that much. Excellent book!
The name of the wind is my favorite book of all time. I’m rereading it now. I just love it so much!!!
I know I'm a bit late but I got to say that Denna becomes more and more interesting for me everytime I read the book. The first time I read the book she was quite obnoxious to me, but after re-reading I started grasping some details in her behaviour and some red flags in my rejection of her too. She's evassive, but so is Kvothe, or Elodin, or other characters. She's mysterious, but so is Kvothe, but the thing is we know his background because he's telling the story, so he didn't know by that time the details on her story. She's ambitious, kind of clever and lonely with a wicked past... again, pretty much like Kvothe, but with less opportunities than him and being a pretty girl in a sexist world. The more I know about her and I understand her, the more I like her actually. I don't mean she's perfect, or that she didn't commit mistakes, of course she did, everyone does. But I like her.
I started reading this book to practice my speaking, because I read aloud and it's being hard because it has complicated words to pronunciate! But I like it
I like these vlogs. I am traveling and I’m enjoying the first Wayward Pines book. Thanks for the recommendation! I always seem to be reading an “Emily” book when I travel!
Please do a magical school recommandation video !! :)
OMG! OMG! You are finalllly doing it! Very happy.
After the Children of Ruin disappointment I was so nervous about this vlog. Really glad you enjoyed it, and huzzah for finding your binge reading ability again! Also, even though you are always lovely, Tuesday Emily was super cute. :)
I think this might be my favorite series of books. I dont know why people dislike Kvothe except maybe they aren't looking at the story from the point of view that Kvothe is looking back on his younger, more ignorant self. I feel like Mr. Rothfuss does an amazing job of fleshing out his character. Hes not perfect and as he's telling his story he includes all his flaws, like being overly confident in his abilities, and his insecurity and lack of experience with women and the confusion and akwardness of being in love for the first time. His continued habit of making bad choices due to emotions rather than logic and reason, trying to make himself out as someone powerful and untouchable person who cant be hurt or beaten. You know, your typical 15 year old boy trying to be the cool kid, that really just feels scared and alone most of the time.
It’s a great world to spend time in, I read these during a very fall/wintery season and it really vibes. Book two though, wanting to hear about your reaction to a certain ummmm... interesting ...part of that book...
Elise Theriault if you know you know 😂
Lol I didn’t even read the second book but I still know exactly what you’re talking about.
ktglick Hahaha, that doesn’t surprise me.
SK , I so very much wish I didn’t know 😂
Thank you for the caveat about the third book. As much as I want to start this series I already feel that I have waited too long for Game of Thrones and Lies of Locke Lamora to be finished. Can’t stand to add another great series to that list.
Nearly 25 years since I started GoT and feeling pretty jaded. Not even slightly interested to pick up Martin’s latest offering from that universe.
If Baast surprised you, check out The Lightning Tree. It's a short story from his perspective.
You're at 88.3K subscribers!! :D I read Name of the Wind sooo long ago and I liked it a lot.
Three cheers for Emily. The best booktuber around
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I’ve had these two books at home for *years* and I’ve never read them. Maybe I should give them a try 🤔
Way of Kings, Children of Time, and now the Name of the Wind? Who is she??
No more reading slump!!
Aw i hope you liked it its one of my favs
I think I bought this book because you had hauled it and it seemed really interesting to me. I binged it while I was on summer vacation a few years ago and LOVED it! I'm pretty soft on problematic stuff though hehe
I read the two books YEARS ago and remember almost nothing about it, lol. Maybe that means I didn't like it?
I didn't read the books, but i really like The Expanse. I'm not much into sci fi series, but my boyfriend said to see that one. Really like it. Many interesting characters. Varied cast. Avasarala is just so badass when she talks. Need to watch the lastest season. I recomend it.
Greaaaaat... now I have to move it to myTBR shelf
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I have the name of the wind. But it’s a small mass market paperback. The size is what causes me to keep passing it over. I even pulled it off my tbr shelf and put it in the unhaul pile. But now I’m conflicted
If you watch The Expanse I would recommend watching at least the first four episodes because that is when the show picks up speed
I’ll definitely attempt a mini binge watch session when I try it!
I'm reading the second book of the expanse series (Calibans War) at the moment and I've decided that they are 300 page books stretched out to 600 pages. In dire need of some editing 😴
Yayyyy!! I got so excited when I read the title of this video! I haven’t read the second book yet because I want to know the publish date for the third first. 😂
I have been so back anf forth on picking this up or not! It is on my 5 star predictions but with the 3rd one not being out or announced I just don't now! lol
The Name of the Wind is my all time favorite book. For me personally, I think the second book isn't nearly as good. I can't really give the reason why without spoiling it but I've watched your videos enough to say that I have a feeling you're not going to be a fan of A Wise Man's Fear.
I have a feeling it will be the case... so much potential but we’ll see how it goes 🙈
I loved both Name of the Wind and Wise Man's Fear. I get why people didn't like the second one, but I loved the world and writing style so much that it's my favorite series ever. Actually I was surprised that so many people really disliked these books. Just me?
I think when books because this well known lots of people give it a chance even though it’s not usually their thing... and then they’re very vocal about it lol
A few spaces below is a massive spoiler and question about the end of this book. (If you've read it please let me know.)
At the end, when Kvothe doesn't have his powers anymore, does he get them back in the next book? I don't care about spoiling anything because I'm dying to know.
SPOILERS FOR BOOK 2: As kvothe continues the story of his past, he still has magic. But by the end of the book in the current time, he still doesn’t have magic. But it’s theorized that he will get it back in the 3rd book.
I got like 150 pages in and it just didn’t hold my attention but magical school I feel like I didn’t get into that part as much, I’m thinking I will try to give it another chance haha 😅✨ love the vlog!
Try it as audio book with Nick Podehl as narrator! :) I really liked the atmosphere the narrator created and how he pronounced all the names. It's also on RUclips. ;)
I'm happy you liked it!!!
Omg I really need that third book
I've owned both of these books for many years, just waiting for the third book to be released. Hmmm... the wait continues.
okay i hold your reviews at such high regard and notw is one of my favorite books and i’m scarED to watch this bahaha
Don’t worry haha
In response to your question at 15:50, it's not explained better in book 2. It's significantly worse.
Everyone is saying that and now I’m nervous ahah
I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the name of the wind😍 I have felt exactly the same as you. The second book is so meh 😂 Auri is my favorite character
If you weren't a fan of the tangents and the prospect of no more magic school then all I can say for Wise Man's Fear is good luck! I think for me at this point, if Doors of Stone ever actually makes an appearance then probably I'll buy it but it's not going to be a 'oh man I have to get to the end of this as soon as possible' anymore
Hi Emily. Now i want to read The Name of The Wind too !! It's been in my TBR for ages as well. I was wondering if you have read The Silent Patient, and if you liked it?
I did read it and didn’t care for it! If you have Goodreads I believe I have a review on it!
Oh no! I hated it. Numerous friends have said to keep reading, but I can’t make myself do it. Interested to see your opinion of Wise Man’s Fear.
Me too. I’m allergic to DNFing books, but I put it down months ago and am avoiding it by reading other books.
When I first read NOTW I probably would have not hesitated to put it on my list of favorites (and tbh I still do think it's worth reading). The second book was honestly so disappointing, as was the short story (am I the only person who doesn't care much for Auri, what's wrong with me). I'd still read the third book as soon as it releases though, if it ever comes out lmao
PLEASE keep reading The Expanse. You'll be introduced to some really incredible characters soon in the coming books and the story keeps getting more interesting, I promise.
SSShhhhh don't say the third one will never be released. It will, there's just a probability that we're all very very old when it happens!
I loved this book and I was okay with the way Kvothe was portrayed because it's him telling his own story... Of course he's going to embellish and be the hero in his own story.
I feel like I'm the only person who cringed throughout the whole book. The main character is so super duper, and I hated his relationships with women. I wish I could enjoy it the way so many fans have.
You’re not alone. I couldn’t understand the hype at all but I still liked the writing so I still finished it but now can’t make myself pick up the next book. 😅
Oh I definitely did but I’m giving it the benefit of the doubt... book 2 will make me decide if it was a good idea or not lol
Not alone! I did like some aspects of it and did finish it but not gonna bother with book 2.
I felt the same way. I would have had less of a problem with it if he was an adult but this is supposed to be a 15-year-old kid. To me, it read like some guy’s self-insert fantasy. And I think it made me angrier because if it was a female author and a female character, I felt there would be a LOT more hate for it. A lot of people I know enjoyed the book, though, so I guess it’s just not my jam.
I agree, it was a 3 - 3,5 stars book for me, I just finished it last week. I loved the school setting, so around the middle of the book there was a good 200 pages that I flied through, but some parts before and after that were just unnecessarily long, and just meandering imo. People say that book 2 is even more slow and meandering, so I don't really feel like reading it any time soon.
Hey Emily, you should give 'Songs of the Earth' by Elspeth Cooper a try. It's a fantastic book and I'm pretty sure it's got all the elements you love in it.
im so happy you liked it yayy!!
Just started this one!!
I really liked The Name of the Wind- I did have my issues with it but I was willing to give it the benefit of the doubt. But then The Wise Man's Fear I absolutely hated. It had all the things I didn't like about the first without the upsides
If you didn't;t like the tangent at the end, you won't like the next book! It is all the tangents strung together for most of the book
your voice is so soothing!! you ever thought of starting a podcast?
Gaaaah I still need to read it too!
I think this is a sign that I should finally read the second book in this series 😭😂 it’s been almost 5 months
What are your favourite books that feature a magic school setting?😊✨
This one I started to read on Kindle while on vacation (oh the good old days, pre pandemic days where one can go to a hotel and read on the beach) and immediately after reading I purchased the second book and read it too. I got hooked by the end of the first chapter and still am hooked. I just hope that Mr. Rothfuss does not go George RR Martin route and sacrifice the third book for the TV series (GOT tv series I just watched the first season and they are not even that good and the books are so so goood). Never bothered with the novella since I'm not particularly interested in that character. But this one deserves all the high praise it receives as far as I'm concerned.
I read the book in two days.
Advise for reading book 2 and enjoying it: don't expect much of magical school setting, try to read between the lines as much as you can, pay special attention to the meaning of every song/poem/legend and look for wordplay.
And if you really want to get deep into it, you can read these posts after each chapter for better understanding: www.tor.com/series/patrick-rothfuss-reread/
The second book may seem like NOTHING is happening but it's the main source of most theories (and there are quite a few also being pretty good!). I appreciated it much more after I looked into fan theories and discussions.
Damn, now I'm craving a reread... :D
Uuh after watching the end of the video... I have a feeling you're not going to like the second as much. I don't want to accidentally spoil anything so I'm just going to say that after reading both books ages ago, I'm of the opinion that the 'imreallyclever-ism' IS on purpose.
I can tell you all what will happen in book three. The protagonist will defeat the villain and vanquish all evil from the realm, leaving the world safe for sexism to endure for many centuries to come. Damn, I should write a fantasy novel.
Instant best seller! Would be on all the “best book ever” lists on reddit 👌
Brent Weeks blurb on the cover: THIS BOOK IS TITS
You mean Brent Weeks?
Fixed it. I get my motorboat dudes mixed up
I gave it a solid 4 +, my biggest peeve was the love interest I just hated like everybody else. Boude pas ton plaisir, bask in the pleasure of Tome 1 because Tome 2 (a 3 on my GR) is fun but goes NO effing WHERE! And given that Rothfuss has not written a single word of book 3 in 9 years according to his publisher who despaired all over social media, this is fantasy coitus interruptus of the highest order :((((
Seeing you read one of all time fav fantasy is so satisfying and exciting!!🤩😁 I literally ate the book 1 up in 3 days and the 2nd book in 5! Romance is just BS, didn't care for it at all, in fact I almost hate the girl(don't even remember her name!). Book 2 made me hate her, by the way. And book 2 was a not what I wanted it to be. Eager to hear your views on it😁💜
I love this book and its sequel. I love all the little mysteries they have that need to be solved. I also really enjoy all the different folklore stories told throughout. Something about reading this series is just so relaxing for me. I don't like action, so I enjoy the slow pace and just being stuck in one place. The boring part for me was the action scene when they were fighting the dragon. God that was boring.I also like how kvothe is so good at everything. It feels natural to me.
Now I wanna read the pretty edition of the name of the wind I got after watching this
It's my favorite book ever!
I didn't notice that line about the moon when I was reading The Expanse. Does that mean I'm a MASSIVE sexist 🤔
You wait until book 2. The rants will come!! He doesn't have a real big head in book 1 but book 2 wow kvothe thinks he is gods gift in that one 🙄 still loved it just no where near as much as the first one.
I can totally see why people say kvothe is annoying them but I feel his arrogance works. And it's not like everything works out for him or that everyone dawns over him.
I re-read The Name of the Wind earlier this month. I believe that Kvothe is an unreliable narrator that is trying to make himself look good, that's why he seems a little Mary Sue-y sometimes. It's even mentioned at the beginning that every good story is partially fake.
Also, Kvothe is Kvothe's biggest problem, not everyone likes him and he's responsible for the current state of the world. He also has an exagerrated sense of self worth, and in the frame story Kote refers to himself as an idiot.
I actually loved romance in this book (I hated one certain part of second book).
I had a weird reaction to this book, I started the first chapter and I liked it but got angry that it was similar in feeling to lord of the rings. So I DNF’d and donated the book haha. 😂
I have never been more nervous to hear your opinion about a book 😂
Can't wait to watch this!:)
I actually just finished this and was looking through reviews to see if people feel the way I do about it... I feel so far this was the closest to my opinion, I loathed Denna and her relationship with Kvothe. His friends, the magic and the school were all fun, the side characters were good, like the old man he met in Tarbean... the "what what" guy (can't remember the name) who recognized him even after he was cleaned up. I didn't like the ending with Bast using intimidation on Chronicler/Devan to get his way, even if I do understand why, he felt like a bully and I loath bullies so I'm not a fan of Bast. Ambrose was an almost Draco Malfoy type, easy to dislike but was good for the story and I enjoyed their little back n forth.
I will say this though, Kvothe is easily the dumbest smart character I've ever seen.
Am I the only one who thought she was going to put the 2nd book in the trash?
I love the LGBT books in the background 🥺😍
She is LGBT so it only makes sense
@@Morfeusm I remember her saying she had a boyfriend but don't remember her saying anything about a girlfriend though.
@@unprofessionalcritic3107 Yes, she did mention she had a boyfriend at one point.
Also I think she hinted that she is LGBT few times but I don’t have time stamps and it’s probably not my business. I should probably practice keeping my mouth shut (or whatever is relevant to typing lol)...
I am not even in the movement so I am probably the last person who has anything relevant to say to this topic...
why are you all so weird...
@@Archonsx well, I wouldn't give a damn about this but the OP was labelling her as if it's a sure and known fact. So I wanted to point out that she never said this herself (being lgbt) and neither should we. I was uncomfortable as I was writing the previous comment and I'm uncomfortable now.
@ the quote in the expanse: I'm on book 7 and I haven't noticed anything sexist in the writing, and I'm usually really sensitive to these things!! The authors adjust the prose depending on who's chapter it is, so you might get more provocative similes if it's Miller's chapter, for instance. I wouldn't think too much of that quote, aside from the fact that it's kinda hilarious 😂😂
If you think Lightbringer is sexist you're going to hate the second book!
Well shit lol
I really loved this but didnt like book 2 as much. Im also not a fan of the love interest.
I personally found Leviathan Wakes to be the weakest book in the series. Starting with Caliban’s War there are more viewpoints and more moving parts. I thought Name of the Wind was decent but Wise Man’s Fear...oof.
What is happening, first you're reading Children of Ruin then you read The Name of the Wind? You're really tackling a lot right now :D
Reading slump who? We don’t know her 💁♀️
Honestly, I am still flabbergasted why some people love this book. I'm definitely of the opinion to let others like what they like. In this case, though, I just genuinely don't understand. Kvothe, to me, was anything but an interesting, multi-faceted character. He's too unbalanced as a character, imho, because as far as I remember, he didn't really have much if any character flaws, and the concept of duality (which I very much appreciate in literature) completely fell flat with this one.
I'm also not impressed by the portrayal of women in this book. They have no agency of their own, are very surface level developed, or are talked in a way where teenage bois can lust over them.
Thanks, but no thanks.
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I couldn’t finish the book. It was so boring and I just gave up
It kinda annoys me that a lot of people call kvothe a Mary Sue. He’s narrating his own story; he’s an unreliable narrator. That’s it.
There’s so many great things I could say to this video, but for the life of me I just have to ask...how many fingers can you cross?... it looked liked you crossed every finger on your hand at the beginning of the video...
😐 sorry I’ve never seen anyone do that before 😂😂😂
Is this... not something people can do? Lol
BookswithEmilyFox 😩sadly not as many as you,unless I break all of my fingers 1st 🤔.
I like the second better than the name of the wind. he's unlikeable but i like unlikeable narrators and i feel like the second book toned it down a bit
I have always read Kvothe as kind of an unreliable narrator because he's telling his story from his POV and he is arrogant so he's going to exaggerate the perception of himself.
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Thank you, it’s my fav!
I feel you on the unnecessary sexism... That's exactly the reason I haven't been able to read The Witcher even though i _like_ the concept and such and i have tried many times. I just had to put the book(s) down too many times so now I'm waiting till the netflix series comes. I'm also glad i didn't buy the books because no money of mine will go to that sexist pig of an author.
I read Leviathan Wakes last year. It was a disappointment for sure. I had collected the entire series...ended up unhauling all of them after reading that first book.
You liking the Name of the Wind makes me less cautious to pick it up. Its been in my TBR for over a year.
Omg if the tv show isn’t good I’ll unhaul the ones I have too lol
I expected to either love it or hate it so it wasn’t too bad overall!
@@BookswithEmilyFox Never even tried the TV show. Lol. I've heard good things, though.
@@BookswithEmilyFox The TV show is amazing.
I have never read this, cause I am scared I will not like it
That’s how I felt too jaha
Kvothe is not a mary sue. He is smart and arrogant yes but he makes soooooo many stupid mistakes and messes up all the time lol which makes up for that.
2 out of 5 , 1 out of 5 from a hype standpoint though.
Leviathan wakes was a disappointment for me, I don't think I'll continue the series
it's a dumb book. an epic fantasy where nothing epic happens.