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  • The Wise Man's Fear

  • Kingkiller Chronicle, Book 2
  • Written by: Patrick Rothfuss
  • Narrated by: Nick Podehl
  • Length: 42 hrs and 55 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,959 ratings)

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The Wise Man's Fear

Written by: Patrick Rothfuss
Narrated by: Nick Podehl
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Publisher's Summary

Discover #1 New York Times-bestselling Patrick Rothfuss’ epic fantasy series, The Kingkiller Chronicle.

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

“He’s bloody good, this Rothfuss guy.” -George R. R. Martin

“Rothfuss has real talent.” -Terry Brooks

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 the anger of a gentle man.”

My name is Kvothe. You may have heard of me.

So begins a tale told from his own point of view - a story unequaled in fantasy literature. Now in The Wise Man’s Fear, Day Two of The Kingkiller Chronicle, Kvothe takes his first steps on the path of the hero and learns how difficult life can be when a man becomes a legend in his own time.

©2011 by Patrick Rothfuss. (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.
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What the critics say

"Narrator Nick Podehl arrives at the end of this long audiobook, the second in the Kingkiller series, as engaged and fresh as he was at the start.... Podehl adeptly presents the broad cast of characters - from moneylenders and courtesans to kings. One of the most fascinating portrayals by Podehl begins with a young mercenary from the Adem who says little. And when he does speak, he has a flat voice, mostly devoid of expression. Podehl builds on this when Kvothe returns with him to study among the Adem, where the mercenary develops a recognizable pattern of speech reflecting many of the culture's characteristics." ( AudioFile)

“The best epic fantasy I read last year.... He’s bloody good, this Rothfuss guy.”
(George R. R. Martin, New York Times-bestselling author of A Song of Ice and Fire)

“Rothfuss has real talent, and his tale of Kvothe is deep and intricate and wondrous.” (Terry Brooks, New York Times-bestselling author of Shannara)

"It is a rare and great pleasure to find a fantasist writing...with true music in the words." (Ursula K. Le Guin, award-winning author of Earthsea)

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Amazing...

Read it again and again and again... Only part im not super keen on were the fireside stories, magnificient.

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A good use of a credit

The story continues, and is worth spending the credit on. Some long drawn out sections that almost lost me. If you like the first one, you’ll enjoy this longer sequel.

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Excellent read

2nd book in this series I have enjoyed. Great story telling and a wonderful performance.

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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

this book is by far my favorite book ever, no other story compares to it

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Phenomenal narrator.

Nick Podehl does an amazing job of making the stories come to life. Amazing work! #Audible1

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Soooo good

one of the best fantasy series written can't wait for the 3rd book if it ever comes

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Reads like Honey

Love this book and this series, Rothfuss' writing reads like honey; sticky and sweet.

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A Fabulous Read

I have always loved the Patrick Rothfuss, his stories are deep and thoughtful. The world he has built here is rich, full of amazing twists and turns. I've been waiting for...probably 6 years+ for the 3rd book

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I swear the book is alive.

I have never read a book this alive! fcking masterpiece 1 2 3 poof gone!

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Great book!

I’m not much of a fantasy novel fan, but I LOVE this series. I know the third book won’t be released for some time (just my luck) but it is still worth a read or two.
I love the characters and the world the author has created. I find the story charming and constantly entertaining. One of those books you just can’t put down.

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