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And I can see tremendous potential for this author to mature into one of the literary greats of this generation, leaving his own unique footprint. For a debut book, it's a masterful piece.

I can't go quite so far as to agree that the author somehow surpasses J.R.R. *“There are two sure ways to lose a friend, one is to borrow, the other to lend.” *“There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man.” *“I don't know how to begin to criticize that. The passionate, soul-stirring portrayal of music in all it's layers, depth, and mind-bypassing intricacies. But for this reader, what truly made the book come to life was the music. The imagery is vivid, the prose (while sometimes a bit overindulgent) was cleanly engaging, the characterization is strong and convincing down to even the most minor side-characters. Rothfuss managed to evoke every emotion one could hope to empathize with an epic of this nature. And beyond that, it's impressive I felt immersed enough to be aggravated by the (completely justified and reasonable) flaws of the hero's younger self. Just when I thought I'd connected with him wholeheartedly, he'd do something prideful, stupid, impulsive, short-sighted, or otherwise foolish and leave me wanting to shake him senseless.which is a true testament to the author's capabilities, that he was able to capture male adolescence in all of its awkward lack of glory.

I had a love/annoyance relationship with Kvothe throughout much of the story. There is a raw, medieval-like candor to the world Rothfuss has created-and while he is tasteful in his depictions, they carry all the weight of an unforgiving reality. But while it's most certainly a coming-of-age story in its own right, it isn't specifically catering to the Young Adult audience. In all accuracy, the book primarily covers a span of 5 years in the life of young Kvothe-with a majority of the tale focused on age 15-16. It is the origin story of a hero and a legend, in his own words.with a sort of 'setting the record straight' sense to the approach. The Name Of The Wind is a complexly woven story within a story-with a rich tapestry of lore, poetry, and lyricism reinforcing every stitch and seam. This reviewer was recommended The Name Of The Wind by multiple fantasy connoisseurs of trustworthy caliber, and so when the chance came available, I brought it along on a lengthy road trip.