The Wise Man’s Fear
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The Wise Man’s Fear

by Patrick Rothfuss

2011•Fantasy•1008 pages

Taste attributes: fantasyadventuremonster/alien/supernaturalfresh & originalunsavouryimaginaryintricateglossybig & variedall consuming questcoming of ageempowerment/personal growth

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Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, expansive fantasy novel, glossy rather than gritty. Best if you like spectacle over intimacy.

Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

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4.4 / 5

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About This Book

Preceded by: The Name of the Wind In The Wise Man's Fear, Kvothe searches for answers, attempting to uncover the truth about the mysterious Amyr, the Chandrian, and the death of his parents. Along the way, Kvothe is put on trial by the legendary Adem mercenaries, forced to reclaim the honor of his family, and travels into the Fae realm.

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

FantasyAdventureMonster/alien/supernaturalAll consuming questComing of ageEmpowerment/personal growth

Subjects

The Kingkiller ChronicleMagiciansAttempted assassinationFairiesFantasyHeroesMercenary troopsEpic Fantasy

Details

Author
Patrick Rothfuss
Published
2011
Pages
1008
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