I am almost close to the end of this book and while it started off slow, it’s really picked up the pace and if you ignore comparisons to A Song of Ice and Fire, it’s a really terrific Fantasy read, and I love the main character Kvothe who describes himself as follows:
I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep. You may have heard of me.
~ The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
- Grab your current read
- Open to a random page
- Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
- BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
- Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
I’ve wanted to read this one for a while. Maybe next year!
Oh he does sound like he has an imposing character – thanks for visiting my TT 🙂
That sounds interesting.
I have two teasers today from Veronica Roth’s YA dystopian “Divergent” series:
http://pdworkman.com/conversation-with-veronica-roth-teasertuesday/
@pdw965:disqus that is a series I’ve always wanted to read. Will definitely make time for it soon.
He sounds like an awesome character! Great teaser.
Here’s my Teaser Tuesday
–Kimberly @ Turning the Pages
Sounds like a scary character with a huge ego. I like the book’s haunting cover and its title. I think I’d enjoy this story.
My Tuesday post features THE LITTLEST COWBOY.
@sandranachlinger:disqus LOL, yes, he does sound hugely egoistic doesn’t he? But overall in the book, he is quite a nice guy.
Now that is a confident character. And some fantastic writing. I’ve been told many times I need to read this, perhaps I should move it up on my TBR pile. Great pick!!
My teasers this week are from Boxers & Saints.
@kerry_o_donnell:disqus it’s a big book though, and the first of a series. It’s a big commitment!
I haven’t read this although I started it once, and fell away- maybe the slow start got me. I should try it again… I’ve heard lots of good things!
“A slightly different smile, like there’s some joke going on just to the side of me.”
Dawn Tripp, Game of Secrets
Okay, now you have definitely piqued my interest. Thanks for sharing…and here’s mine:
“FURTHER OUT THAN YOU THOUGHT”