The harry potter septet, the night circus, a christmas carol, around the world in 80 days, peter pan. George michael at palais garnier, paris wild is the wind symphonica dvd duration. The name of the wind audiobook patrick rothfuss audible. Im currently on my 6th listen and i just cant find anything close to this good. George guidall continually wins praise from publishers, authors and fans alike, for his artistry in. Critics are already throwing around comparisons to some of the biggest names in fantasy, including george r. Take your pick from our 16 best fantasy audiobooks use. George guidall continually wins praise from publishers, authors and fans alike, for his artistry in bringing books of all genres to life. It is the first story in a series called the kingkiller chronicle and followed by the wise mans fear audiobook. Start at book number one the gunslinger and listen or read them all. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer.
Best fantasy audiobook narrators best fantasy audio. The social satire, the exposition of societys flaws and. The name of the wind audiobook the kingkiller chronicle 1. Rogues, the short story anthology edited by george r.
Download or stream the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. Name of the wind follows the trials of a burgeoning young hero, kvothe, as he begins his life long quest to discover. In the united kingdom he is known as a pop singer of the 1950s who became a leading actor at the national theatre. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller. It bore him to the ground as gently as a puff of thistledown and set him on his feet softly as a mother. George anastasia, who spent over thirty years reporting on crime for the philadelphia inquirer, is the grandson of sicilian immigrants who settled in south philadelphia he is the author of several books of nonfiction, including blood and honor, which jimmy breslin called the best gangster book ever written, the last gangster, and the summer wi. Day one, is a fantasy audiobook written by american author patrick rothfuss. The name of the wind definitely deserves its place among the best fantasy audiobooks.
The name of the wind is an epic fantasy by patrick rothfuss in. You fly through the pages, heedless of hour or other commitments. The name of the wind is book one in a trilogy that reminds readers of what great storytelling can be. So begins a tale told from his own point of view a story unequaled in fantasy literature. The name of the wind goodreads meet your next favorite book. Albeit more benign than an ambien addiction, its pretty terrible. Narrator nick podehl arrives at the end of this long audiobook, the second in the kingkiller series.
These 10 books take place on a planet called roshar, a planet with a unique and rich history. Voices in the wind audio theatre producer 2018 jumper. The name of the wind was wellwritten, well structured, and makes a cliched story into one that has some depth and creativity. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings.
The most notable series kramer has narrated in the context of the best fantasy was. And when he does speak, he has a flat voice, mostly devoid of expression. I, on the other hand, cannot fall asleep without an audiobook. Naturally, i have decided that my time in the car would be best spent. So begins a tale unequaled in fantasy literature the story of a hero told in his own voice. Day one, is a heroic fantasy novel written by american author patrick rothfuss. Extract 1 of patrick rothfuss the name of the wind part 1 of the kingkiller chronicles. Scott brick audio book narrator the house of oojah. As already mentioned, the fantastic narration by rupert degas adds another. Even an excellent book can be killed by a poor narrator, but rupert degas is one of the best. It was the first audiobook i listened to before i read the physical copy.
Listen to the name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss, narrated by nick. To view the narrator, simply click on the personpeople voted link below the book to view the voters and the comments which hopefully include the narrator. George guidall is widely recognized as the worlds most acclaimed and prolific audiobook narrator. I devoured it and quickly went back to get the second book in the same series by the same author. He spoke to the wind and it cradled and caressed him. And andrew as narrator was perfect thank you for sharing with us.
Critics are already throwing around comparisons to some of the biggest names in fantasy, including george. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick. Naturally, i have decided that my time in the car would be best spent listening to a readthrough of the name of the wind. George guidall has recorded more than 0 unabridged titles. Without the voice of a baftawinning british stage actor murmuring softly from my macbook speakers, im a sleepless wreck. Michael york narrator 20 sleight of hand barbara holloway series book 9 kate. Written by patrick rothfuss, audiobook narrated by nick podehl. Download the name of the wind audiobook by patrick. He is one of audiofiles golden voices and voices of the century, and has received. Back in 1999 i found a book written by another author, the name of the book had the word game in its title. Scott brick is an accomplished audiobook personality. Im going to be spending on the order of 30 hours in the car over christmas break, driving to and from home to be with my family. Kote is somewhat of a chameleon, a thief, magician, musician, assassin, dragonslayer and much more. A similar book, perhaps, but this book would not exist.
For he knew the name of the wind, and so the wind obeyed him. In the name of the wind, patrick rothfuss brings together elements from all the great fantasy writers, from george r. The book contains some terrific descriptions of music often difficult to capture with the written word and musings on the nature of the musical mind. Having said that, the second book in the series is not as good by half, and succumbs in a lot of places to the tropes it was trying to deconstruct in the first place.
Mar 27, 2007 his first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. Michael kramer is an award winning american audiobook narrator. Jun 10, 2012 this book uses a unique style of a story within a story that works really well. The social satire, the exposition of societys flaws and the way the author explains this universes magic as if it were science help create a truly immersive world full of misteries but where everything can be explained and comprehended in detail. I stumbled upon this page because im googling audio book as good as name of the wind rupert degas. His first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. Martin to robert jordan, to create a thrilling and intricately spun story that will leave you breathless. Voices in the wind audio theatre producer 2018 the bone house bright empires series. Linmanuel miranda hes bloody good, this rothfuss guy. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick rothfuss a nick podehl n audiobook audio cd december 15, 2009. Set on the desert planet arrakis, dune is the story of the boy paul atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as mauddib.
He was a feral orphan in a city filled with crime before learning at a dangerous school of magic. Now in the wise mans fear, day two of the kingkiller chronicle, kvothe takes his first steps on the path of the hero and learns how difficult life can be when a man becomes a legend in his own time. Name of the wind follows the trials of a burgeoning young hero, kvothe, as he begins his life long quest to discover and destroy the magical beings who killed his parents. Akis story, for narrator and woodwind quintet by michael. Fantasy readersa notoriously discerning grouptend to dole out praise judiciously, which makes the reception of the name of the wind, the first volume in patrick rothfusss the kingkiller chronicle, that much more remarkable. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, followed by the wise mans fear. The name of the wind audiobook, also called the kingkiller chronicle. In the british film world he became one of the regulars in the carry on series. There are times when different narrators read the same book. The way of kings is the first in a planned 10 book series in the stormlight archive.
The name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. He has been delighting listeners for over 20 years, and has completed narrations for over 0 unabridged. Theres magic, discovery, mystery, love and intrigue set in a brand new fantasy world. Let it be known that all seven members of wired book. He has recorded over 200 audiobooks, and audiofile magazine has honored him by. Of his friendship with george and their time in wham. Technically, the wind through the keyhole, written by stephen king and narrated by george guidall is not in the gun slinger series. He was a feral orphan in a city filled with crime before learning at a.
George guidall is a fantastic narrator of this book. Livre audio the name of the wind patrick rothfuss audible. May 15, 2009 i just love the world of patrick rothfuss. Nov 01, 2007 the name of the wind is a refreshingly different epic, the mostly firstperson narration creating a sense of intimacy and comfort, reminding us that you dont necessarily have to dig down into the raw neurosis of a character or an entire cast in order to find yourself deeply moved. The name of the wind, book by patrick rothfuss audio book. Here is the novel that will be forever considered a triumph of the imagination. The most notable series kramer has narrated in the context of the best fantasy was probably considered the wheel of time wot series until recently, i now think the stormlight archive edges out in front. As a narrator of some 350 audio book titles he has received critical acclaim from both fans and peers.
Linmanuel miranda narrates aristotle and dante discover the secrets of the universe. The book forms the first of the three parts of rothfusss kingkiller chronicle. Having said that, the second book in the series is not as good by half, and. The wise mans fear audiobook patrick rothfuss audible. George anastasia, who spent over thirty years reporting on crime for the philadelphia inquirer, is the grandson of sicilian immigrants who settled in south philadelphia. From classics to thrillers, historical fiction to westerns, guidall magically brings books of all genres to life. Book 1 michael stanley author simon prebble narrator. Martin, tad williams, the recently deceased robert jordan, and even tolkien. From the characters to the environments everything is connected in a way that makes perfect sense. In the united kingdom he is known as a pop singer of the 1950s who became a. I devoured it and quickly went back to get the second book in the same series by the same author, this one had the word clash in its title.
By the time the third book is published in a few years, the trilogy could well join the. Get name of the wind by patrick rothfuss audiobook free. Listen to the wise mans fear audiobook by patrick rothfuss, narrated by nick podehl. So it looks like people either love or hate this book. See more ideas about the kingkiller chronicles, the wise mans fear and patrick rothfuss. Please list the narrator in the comments field when you enter your book. This book uses a unique style of a story within a story that works really well. A night at the bar lends itself to storytelling, and rupert degas incredible reading brings each character to life. Written by patrick rothfuss, audiobook narrated by rupert degas. Stream the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert degas extract 1 by orionbooks from desktop or your mobile device. Excerpt from akis story, for narrator and woodwind quintet.
The complete, unabridged audiobook of a dance with dragons. Performed by the awq with kl higgins, narrator, on the cd, one of the family. The name of the wind, also called the kingkiller chronicle. George guidall threetime audie award winner for best. The name of the wind is an epic fantasy by patrick rothfuss in which the legendary hero kvothe, now in hiding as waystone inn owner kote, recounts his past experiences to chronicler, a story collector. Please note this is now the entire audio of this book. Martin to robert jordan, to create a thrilling and intricately spun story that. Great book it really takes you out of the story when the narrator changes character voices between books, when listening to them back. Martin to robert jordan, to create a thrilling and intricately spun story that will leave.
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