#937
Mentioned in 24 episodes

The Name of the Wind

Book • 2008
The Name of the Wind is a heroic fantasy novel that tells the life story of Kvothe, an infamous adventurer and musician.

The story is presented in a 'story-within-a-story' format, where Kvothe recounts his life to a scribe named Chronicler.

The narrative spans from Kvothe's childhood in a troupe of traveling performers to his years as a student at a prestigious school of magic, and through various trials and hardships.

The book is renowned for its vivid world-building, rich dialogue, and the emotional depth of its characters.

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