The Slow Regard of Silent Things

By Patrick Rothfuss,

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Book description

Discover #1 New York Times-bestselling Patrick Rothfuss' epic fantasy universe of The Kingkiller Chronicle, in this illustrated companion novella, The Slow Regard of Silent Things.

"I just love the world of Patrick Rothfuss." -Lin-Manuel Miranda

Deep below the University, there is a dark place. Few people know of it: a…

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2 authors picked The Slow Regard of Silent Things as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I tend to enjoy a pallet cleanser between the various epics that color the fantasy landscape. This book is the perfect remedy.

The novella is a quick read that is an inspiration of love. Its protagonist delights in the small things, and you see the world of wonder through the eyes of someone who is neurodivergent. Yes, this tale also deals with a tortured and troubled soul, yet it does not leave the world a darker place.

Oh my goodness, can I just say this is my favorite book?

It follows a girl living underground in an abandoned city under a school of magic. This story is on my recommendation list because of the trauma I endured in it. I know, I know, this sounds horrible but let's keep this short, sweet, and to the selling point.

It's Rothfuss, who is one of the greatest writers of our time. It’s a novella so it's not a huge time commitment. If you have ever struggled with depression, anxiety, or just feeling out of place around others just get…

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