Name of The Wind and The Wise Man's Tale By Patrick Rothfuss (Series Review)

Synopsis:

'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.

My name is Kvothe.

You may have heard of me'

Review: 

A high fantasy novel which follows the tale of Kvothe. I don't want to delve too much into the plot in this post, because this is one of those special stories which takes you on a path of discovery through a beautifully crafted and well thought out world. As a result of this, I feel any attempt to summarize the plot would not do it any justice. 

The writing in both books was superb with lyrical prose and lively vivid imagery which only added to the original plot and fresh narrative voice. All of these elements caused me to feel so many emotions and I became attached to all of the characters.  

I loved the first book in this series so much, that a small part of me feared I would be disappointed in the second as can be the case with many trilogies.  

However, Rothfuss's The Wise Man's Tale proved to be a marvelous exception. 

Both the world and characters continued to develop and continued to demonstrate the dedication that ensured the first book was a success.  I have recently been in a fantasy phase, and whilst I have enjoyed many of that genre. I have to say no one quite has Rothfuss's ability to make such realistic human characters.  In my opinion, he was particularly adept in this skill with the creation of Denna, who next to Kvothe is my personal favourite. 

I would recommend this series to everyone, it is just incredible. All the hype this story has received is completely deserved! Anyone who has read this series, leave your thoughts below :)