This novel started out as a mixed bag for me, but gradually grew more engrossing as I read further. The main character, Kvothe, was initially hard to put up with, because his interactions with Chronicler show him as proud and vain with nothing to back it up. It felt like what English teachers used to chide every student about: Telling, instead of showing. The reader is just expected to wait and receive confirmation of Kvothe's greatness as the story continues. Many characters in the present seem terrified or awestruck by who Kvothe is, but as the reader I was being told I should respect him without receiving a reason why. He shows he has skill, but the present day Kvothe has no qualities that endear him in some way to the reader. You could argue that this will develop as the books are written and we see more of his past, but I constantly found myself wanting to skip the present day moments to learn more about the Kvothe in the memories, who really feels like a different person altogether.

Because this novel is mostly comprised of memories being told to another person, there are many instances where the storytelling is interrupted for something that is happening in the present. I found these moments to be the novel's weakest times, because I didn't have any reason to care about them. We are shown that there is something sinister happening in the present world, but literally no explanation is given as to WHY. I continued reading because the Kvothe in the memories seems more tangible and developed than the man telling the story.

The memories are great, even though at times there are cliches that you've seen in every other fantasy novel. I rolled my eyes when Kvothe had the final confrontation with Ambrose near the end of the novel, because I could predict what happened as soon as Kvothe's lute was broken. Despite this, I did find myself curious as to what happens in the next novel.

This book is a whole vibe.

Sometimes it got confusing for a story within a story within a story... maybe not confusing, but like I was holding myself back from becoming immersed because I knew the smaller stories weren't the focus. So basically it took me a while to really get into this book. And really I didn't stick around for the plot, just the vibes and I'm not mad about it. This book brings a magic back to education and actually makes me want to do my work!

El nombre del viento tiene una trama sencilla, conocemos nada más y nada menos que el primer tercio de la vida de Kvothe. A través de todo el libro, somos expectadores de los momentos y las personas que más lo marcaron en su vida, desde su infancia hasta su paso por la Universidad.

Confieso que lo leí más por las recomendaciones que por la sinopsis en sí; y resulta que me encontré con una historia que te cautiva por completo y te hace disfrutar, sentir, reírte y enamorarte junto con el protagonista. El estilo de escritura de Rothfuss hace que te enganches y que imagines vívidamente cada una de las escenas como si las estuvieras presenciando en vivo y en directo. Y Kvothe es, simplemente, uno de los personajes más memorables de todos los tiempos. Definitivamente voy a leer la secuela.

Incredible storytelling. This is one of my all time favorite fantasy novels. The writing is beautiful and vivid. Rothfuss takes you on an adventure you never want to come back from.

Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great fantasy read. The magic system is unique and interesting. There is a rich culture of people that expands into the second novel as well (The Wise Man's Fear).

Captivating and engaging. Really enjoyed the story but was clearly written by a man who knows women mostly from stories. Will most likely finish the series as the fantasy genre is my favorite and I want to know how Kvothe came to be where is he.

Literally only 2 speaking female characters. Both are love interests. At least 1 is a manic pixie dream girl, the 2nd doesn't have enough lines to show character development. Good world building. Stupid mistake of only including male characters with any depth (? if it exists).