The Wise Man's Fear

By Patrick Rothfuss,

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Discover book two of Patrick Rothfuss' #1 New York Times-bestselling epic fantasy series, The Kingkiller Chronicle.

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

DAY TWO: THE WISE MAN'S FEAR

"There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and…

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1 author picked The Wise Man's Fear as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Writing fresh epic fantasy is hard. It’s been done by masters like Tolkien, Lewis, and Brooks, and imitated by many.

In the Kingkiller Chronicles, Patrick Rothfus weaves a wildly imaginative, complex world that is grounded in earthy reality and incredibly developed without being confusing. Kvothe is one of my favorite literary characters, at once noble and flawed, heroic and tragic, deep and humorous.

A masterwork of varied story threads that weave a single beautiful tapestry.

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