The Wise Man's Fear

, #2

Paperback, 1008 pages

English language

Published March 1, 2011 by Gollancz.

ISBN:
978-0-575-08143-7
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OCLC Number:
819142530

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5 stars (18 reviews)

Sequel to the extraordinary THE NAME OF THE WIND, THE WISE MAN'S FEAR is the second instalment of this superb fantasy trilogy from Patrick Rothfuss. This is the most exciting fantasy series since George R. R. Martin's A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, and a must-read for all fans of HBO's GAME OF THRONES.

Picking up the tale of Kvothe Kingkiller once again, we follow him into exile, into political intrigue, courtship, adventure, love and magic ... and further along the path that has turned Kvothe, the mightiest magician of his age, a legend in his own time, into Kote, the unassuming pub landlord.

Packed with as much magic, adventure and home-grown drama as THE NAME OF THE WIND, this is a sequel in every way the equal to its predecessor and a must-read for all fantasy fans. Readable, engaging and gripping THE WISE MAN'S FEAR is the biggest and …

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"So yes. It had flaws, but what does that matter when it comes to matters of the heart? We love what we love. Reason does not enter into it. In many ways, unwise love is the truest love. Anyone can love a thing because.That’s as easy as putting a penny in your pocket. But to love something despite. To know the flaws and love them too. That is rare and pure and perfect."


Over 2 months have gone by since I read this book, and so I can't honestly review it with the level of dedication and accuracy I would wish. TO do that I'd have to read it again, which may happen one day.

All I can honestly say is that the gripes of the first book are mostly gone: there's a great deal less "you can't imagine/understand" etc, the intercuts are much less damaging to the story overall, …

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