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The Kingkiller Chronicles

by Rothfuss, Patrick

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Though the 2000âs are considered a golden age of Fantasy, one novel that has stood out among the greats is The Name of the Wind â a remarkable book that remains one of the greatest modern fantasy books ever written. The Name of the Wind has topped many of our best fantasy book lists -- and for good reason.If you havenât read this remarkable book (and the followup sequel), make this book your next read.A good book can be made an even better audiobook with the right narrator at the helm. And  Rupert Degas, veteran narrator of some of the best fantasy books ever written (including The Road and Ghormanghast) puts his considerable skill into the character of Kvothe, the hero of the Kingkiller Chronicles. Note that there are TWO different narrators, Nick Podel (the original) and Rupert Degas as an updated narrator. Between the two, Degas is far superior and reads the definitive version of The Name of the Wind and the sequel book.Listen to this masterpiece of fantasy novel with one of the greatest performances youâll ever hear in an audiobook. Without a doubt, Rupert Degas IS Kvothe -- and so good is Degas that youâll likely find ANY audiobook narrated by him and download it just to hear his voice again.Don't pass this fantastic audiobook up. The Kingkiller Chronlicles is one of the best fantasy series ever written and the audiobook versions by Degas lives up to the book in every way, adding an additional dimension of reality to the story. If there is one audiobook to listen to before you die, The Name of the Wind narrated by Degas is that book.Listen to a sample of Rupert Degas's voice

About the Author

Rothfuss, Patrick

Patrick Rothfuss is an American author and college lecturer, best known for his epic fantasy novels, "The Kingkiller Chronicle". The series consists of two books, "The Name of the Wind" and "The Wise Man's Fear", with a third and final book, "The Doors of Stone", still in progress.Rothfuss's writing style is characterized by its lyrical prose, intricate world-building, and complex characters. The Kingkiller Chronicle follows the story of Kvothe, a legendary hero and musician, as he recounts his life story to a chronicler. The series has won numerous awards and has been praised for its storytelling, character development, and world-building.Aside from his work as an author, Rothfuss is also known for his charitable work. He founded Worldbuilders, a non-profit organization that supports global humanitarian efforts, and hosts an annual fundraiser that raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for the cause.Despite the long wait for the final book in The Kingkiller Chronicle, Rothfuss's work has earned him a devoted fanbase and a reputation as one of the most talented and influential authors in the fantasy genre today.

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