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Name of the Wind

4.6
5 ratings

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Pages
662
Language
EN
ISBN
9780756404079
Reading Time
~11h 35min

Name of the Wind is a book by Patrick Rothfuss. It has 662 pages.

About this book

The Name of the Wind, also referred to as The Kingkiller Chronicle: Day One, is a heroic fantasy novel written by American author Patrick Rothfuss. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy The Kingkiller Chronicle, followed by The Wise Man's Fear. It was published on March 27, 2007, by DAW Books.

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What Readers Are Saying

“One of the most rewarding reading experiences I've had in years. Name of the Wind earns every bit of its reputation.”

noveladdict

“Decent. The premise is stronger than the execution in places, but the ending salvages a lot.”

quietreader
3.5

“I went in skeptical of the hype around Name of the Wind and came out a complete convert. Patrick Rothfuss pulls off something rare.”

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Reviews (5)

N
Apr 17, 2026

One of the most rewarding reading experiences I've had in years. Name of the Wind earns every bit of its reputation.

Q
Apr 13, 2026

Decent. The premise is stronger than the execution in places, but the ending salvages a lot.

F
Apr 13, 2026

I went in skeptical of the hype around Name of the Wind and came out a complete convert. Patrick Rothfuss pulls off something rare.

R
Apr 12, 2026

A masterclass. I underlined more passages in Name of the Wind than in anything else I've read this year.

B
Apr 12, 2026

I went in skeptical of the hype around Name of the Wind and came out a complete convert. Patrick Rothfuss pulls off something rare.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages is Name of the Wind?+

Name of the Wind has 662 pages.

What is Name of the Wind about?+

The Name of the Wind, also referred to as The Kingkiller Chronicle: Day One, is a heroic fantasy novel written by American author Patrick Rothfuss. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy The Kingkiller Chronicle, followed by The Wise Man's Fear. It was published on March 27, 2007, by DA...

Who wrote Name of the Wind?+

Name of the Wind was written by Patrick Rothfuss.

What is the rating of Name of the Wind?+

Name of the Wind has an average rating of 4.6/5 based on 5 ratings on Booklogr.