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Rothfuss, Patrick - The Name of the Wind - Start Date: December 2nd
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Jex
Cathie
Stacie
Susanne
Mary
Lisa Kay
Lisarenee
Date Chapters PPDQs
December 2 Prologue - 6 Mary
December 3 7 - 13 Mary
December 4 14 - 21 Laura
December 5 22 - 29 Laura
December 6 BREAK
December 7 30 - 37 Lisa Kay
December 8 38 - 43 Lisarenee
December 9 44 - 52 Lisarenee
December 10 53 - 60 Lisarenee
December 11 BREAK
December 12 61 - 67 Susanne
December 13 68 - 71 Jex
December 14 72 - 77 Jex
December 15 78 - 85 Laura
December 16 86 - end
I've wanted to read this book for sooo long but it somehow never ended up at the top of my pile. So glad it won!
I am sitting here with my autographed copy waiting...not so patiently, lol. Must resist before 12/02...Really am looking forward to reading this one and was so surprised when it came up for nomination. It got my vote right away :-)
Cathie wrote: "I am sitting here with my autographed copy waiting...not so patiently, lol. Must resist before 12/02...Really am looking forward to reading this one and was so surprised when it came up for nominat..."Ooh, autographed copy!
I'll be helping Lisa Kay with this one and reading it for the second time. Good thing, too, as I've forgotten most of it and I've been wanting to read the second one.
I got the audio and there are sooooo many disks. This is a big one.
Lol, Jex. His second book
is 994 pages. I already know I want to read that one right after we finish The Name of the Wind.He has a beautiful writing style. At the book signing I went to he read a passage from an upcoming novel he had orginally submitted in the November Writer's Challenge. It will be about a older female heroine setting off to accomplish the adventure that awaits her after having been happily married for many years and after her children are grown. He really feels that Science Fiction and Fantasy books do a great disservice to women in general and that there are hardly no female heroine's above the age of 30 in this genre. This book too will take place in one of the lands already introduced in his first 2 books.
He has a great sense of humor and I have been told that his writing style genuinely reflects his personality. Can you tell I'm stoked about this book choice, lol.
Jex wrote: "Got my copy today. Sooo long!"We're hoping to take a couple of breaks, don't worry.
Hey Mary, do you want to do a buddy read with Wise Man's Fear after reading The Name of the Wind? Maybe in January?Maybe others will also want to join in? It's a big book that probably is best shared with others :-)
Cathie wrote: "Hey Mary, do you want to do a buddy read with Wise Man's Fear after reading The Name of the Wind? Maybe in January?Maybe others will also want to join in? It's a big book that probably is best sh..."
I'd love to! :-D But for me, it will completely depend on how busy that month is as far as BOMs go. The Wise Man's Fear is crazy long and will take several weeks to finish, I'm sure, and I don't know that I can handle a buddy-read and leading a BOM at the same time without getting behind on one.
So do you mind if I wait and see what January's schedule looks like before committing?
Sure Mary, just thought I would put the suggestion to you :-). It a mega book, that's for sure. It will take a while to get through it :-)
Stacie, you joining us for The Wise Man's Fear, whenever we decide to go for it? Awesome if you could!
I'm looking forward to this one, too.
I have had this book on my shelf forever. I will be really busy but I hope I can join you (but I will probably not be a fast reader this time).
Great, Susanne! I believe we are planning two break days, spaced through-out. Good time to catch up.
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Cathie wrote: "Stacie, you joining us for The Wise Man's Fear, whenever we decide to go for it? Awesome if you could!"If I like this one (which I probably will) then I will totally join you!
Do we need to start a thread for the second?
Lisarenee wrote: "Do we need to start a thread for the second?"Lisarenee, are you talking about Wise Man's Fear? Probably (I know I will be reading it and it seems like others would like to also) It is a huge book (900pages) and with it being the holiday season I know that I won't get a chance to tackle it before January. So a thread in January would be great :-). Just my 2 cents worth :-)
I am in on this one too! It sounds good. Hopefully I can keep up this time.
Mary do you have a hard copy of the book to break down the reading schedule?
My copy is a mass market paperback and has more pages than the hardcover. I already broke it down a while back, but Lisa Kay told me to wait, as she was going to try to get a copy from the library. So we can use my schedule or perhaps I can work a new schedule with slightly more pages/day than before.
Does everyone want to stick to 50 pages/day or perhaps read a little more per day, given that this book is pretty long?
Okay, I got this on downloadable audio today; however the hard copy I had to request and the library isn't open today. I'm find with the whatever chapter breakdown you ladies do.
I am in too. I have the book and I am comfortable with any schedule.
If you need/want a break down from the hardcover I have a copy. I'm fine with whatever breakdown. I'm usually behind anyway so why not throw in some extra pages :-P
I have the kindle version with no page numbers and the audio, but couldn't get a hard copy. Let's just go with what you've got Laura. 50 a day sounds good.
I have a copy of the trade paperback if that helps anyone...I believe they are in line with the hard covers.
I have the paperback version with 661 pages and 91 chapters (plus prologue and epilogue). The chapters is really short so I think 50 pages translates into roughly 7 chapters a day? I think a chapter plan would be good since we all "read" on different media?
Sorry about the delay. Here's the schedule. The breaks are on the 6th and the 11th. I'll have today's questions up shortly.
Date Chapters
December 2 Prologue - 6
December 3 7 - 13
December 4 14 - 21
December 5 22 - 29
December 6 BREAK
December 7 30 - 37
December 8 38 - 43
December 9 44 - 52
December 10 53 - 60
December 11 BREAK
December 12 61 - 67
December 13 68 - 71
December 14 72 - 77
December 15 78 - 85
December 16 86 - end
If you're overwhelmed by discussion questions, feel free to pick and choose which questions to answer. If you've already read the book, please give us your thoughts at the end! We'd love to hear them. Also, don't forget about Participation Power Points , which can be accumulated by answering questions and volunteering to write discussion questions.
Discussion Questions for Prologue - Chapter 6
1. What did you think of the story Cob told about Taborlin the Great? Do you think we'll hear more about the Chandrian later on?
2. So, the scraeling was pretty freaky. What did you think of the way Kote handled the situation?
3. First impressions of Kote the mysterious innkeeper? And Bast? Why are they hiding out in the middle of nowhere?
4. What do you think is in Kote's chest?
5. What did you make of the encounter - or "civil robbery" - between Chronicler and the soldiers?
6. So someone's recognized Kote, and he called him "Kvothe the Bloodless." Thoughts? What do you make of his quick thinking?
7. How did Kote manage to kill five of the scrael? And what did he do with the bonfire and the chanting?
8. What do you make of Chronicler's idea for Kvothe - that's what I'm going to call him from now on - to tell his story? Do you think Chronicler is motivated by anything other than wanting to know the truth?
9. What would you do, if you were Kvothe? Would you want to escape your dark past and hide, or set the record straight?
10. What did you think of the first section overall? Do you like the writing?
I just grabbed this book from my boyfriend's house last night. I'm giving it a shot!
Discussion Questions for Prologue - Chapter 61. What did you think of the story Cob told about Taborlin the Great? Do you think we'll hear more about the Chandrian later on?
I thought it was an interesting story. I can't wait to hear more about the Chandrian, it sounds like they might be a crucial part of the story.
2. So, the scraeling was pretty freaky. What did you think of the way Kote handled the situation?
I HATE SPIDERS! I would have freaked out big time. I think Kote is an interesting character and I am surprised that more people in the town don't seem to be suspicious of him. The way he handled the situation would have made me instantly suspicious.
3. First impressions of Kote the mysterious innkeeper? And Bast? Why are they hiding out in the middle of nowhere?
I think that they are both very interesting characters. I can't really see how they are student and master though. It seems like they are closer to equals. I am anxiously awaiting more information about their past. I think they are hiding out due to killing some one. I am sure they had a good reason, but it sounds like others don't think so.
4. What do you think is in Kote's chest?
Didn't it say that it was bottles and such? I think it must have to do with magic.
5. What did you make of the encounter - or "civil robbery" - between Chronicler and the soldiers?
I found the whole thing odd. I kept getting this picture of the civil war for some reason. I have heard of things like that happening during that time period. I am curious to find out more about the war and why it is being fought.
6. So someone's recognized Kote, and he called him "Kvothe the Bloodless." Thoughts? What do you make of his quick thinking?
I think that he is good at covering his identity to people that are not very intelligent, but I think that it is harder for him with those that actually have some brains. It is apparent that he has killed someone. I wonder who it was.
7. How did Kote manage to kill five of the scrael? And what did he do with the bonfire and the chanting?
I am sure that he performed some type of magic. This book is supposed to be about magic. I am assuming the chanting has something to do with that.
8. What do you make of Chronicler's idea for Kvothe - that's what I'm going to call him from now on - to tell his story? Do you think Chronicler is motivated by anything other than wanting to know the truth?
I wondered this myself. I don't think Chronicler realizes exactly what he has asked of Kvothe. I get the feeling that his story is complex and full of heartache. I think Chronicler wants to tell the truth but really just wants to be known as the person to get Kvothe's story down on paper.
9. What would you do, if you were Kvothe? Would you want to escape your dark past and hide, or set the record straight?
It sounds like he didn't have much of a choice. I think I remember reading that there was a bounty on his head. I think that if it was as dark as it sounds like it might be, I would want to run and hide as well, especially if there is a chance that people won't listen.
10. What did you think of the first section overall? Do you like the writing?
I am really enjoying it. It has me wondering what will happen next, but I am a sucker for this genre anyway.
1. What did you think of the story Cob told about Taborlin the Great? Do you think we'll hear more about the Chandrian later on? Seemed interesting. I think we'll hear more about the Chandrian. Sounded like they would be important. I highlighted what they were just in case.
2. So, the scraeling was pretty freaky. What did you think of the way Kote handled the situation?
I was kind of surprised he decided to go at them alone. Didn't seem wise and a touch reckless. Especially if you consider he left a note to Bast saying he was probably dead if he was reading the note.
3. First impressions of Kote the mysterious innkeeper? And Bast? Why are they hiding out in the middle of nowhere?
I'm curious what their stories are and why no one else would teach Bast? They seem a touch out of place if you consider the people they are surrounded by.
4. What do you think is in Kote's chest?
I don't know, but when I initially read the question the first thing I thought of saying was, "Um hair?"lol Sorry I had read the question wrong and had thought you asked what was on his chest not in.
5. What did you make of the encounter - or "civil robbery" - between Chronicler and the soldiers?
Sounds common place. It also sounds like an accurate account of what soldiers and governments do during war.
6. So someone's recognized Kote, and he called him "Kvothe the Bloodless." Thoughts? What do you make of his quick thinking?
I thought it okay, but I'm wondering how he earned the nickname.
7. How did Kote manage to kill five of the scrael? And what did he do with the bonfire and the chanting?
I was wondering if it had something to do with the wood that didn't burn and seemed like metal? Perhaps he was thinking of using that to kill the spiders?
8. What do you make of Chronicler's idea for Kvothe - that's what I'm going to call him from now on - to tell his story? Do you think Chronicler is motivated by anything other than wanting to know the truth?
I think by his name being Chronicler and the fact he is a scribe of some sort, he thrives on stories. This is one, I'm guessing, a lot of people would like to know about. Was he some fierce wizard or soldier who was brought low by a woman?
9. What would you do, if you were Kvothe? Would you want to escape your dark past and hide, or set the record straight?
Depends on what I did. How much it hurt.
10. What did you think of the first section overall? Do you like the writing?
I like the story so far. I tried to listen to the audio and decided to switch to the ebook, but I'll try the audio again. So far I like the style, but I fear this is going to be a story that kind of divulges things in their own good time like Kothe.
Lisarenee wrote: "I don't know, but when I initially read the question the first thing I thought of saying was, "Um hair?"lol Sorry I had read the question wrong and had thought you asked what was on his chest not in."LMBO!
I struggled with keeping up with the first chapters, so many names and new things! Looking forward to hearing Kvothe's story, maybe that will give some foundation. Now I felt that we just landed in the story.1. What did you think of the story Cob told about Taborlin the Great? Do you think we'll hear more about the Chandrian later on?
I have to go back and read it again!
3. First impressions of Kote the mysterious innkeeper? And Bast? Why are they hiding out in the middle of nowhere?
I get serious Aragon feeling, you know when we first meet him in Bree. There is definitely a lot more than meets the eye. They said that he listens to the stories so maybe he's waiting for something?
5. What did you make of the encounter - or "civil robbery" - between Chronicler and the soldiers?
I really liked that part and the Chronicler was very clever. I think it gave us a lot of insight into him without actually telling us.
6. So someone's recognized Kote, and he called him "Kvothe the Bloodless." Thoughts? What do you make of his quick thinking?
Definitely more than meets the eye.
7. How did Kote manage to kill five of the scrael? And what did he do with the bonfire and the chanting?
I think he has a lot of skills, and a lot of magic. He seemed pretty sure of himself.
8. What do you make of Chronicler's idea for Kvothe - that's what I'm going to call him from now on - to tell his story? Do you think Chronicler is motivated by anything other than wanting to know the truth?
Right now I would guess that he's in the story for storytelling purposes, but that could change! I still don't really know what to expect of this book.
9. What would you do, if you were Kvothe? Would you want to escape your dark past and hide, or set the record straight?
I would try to stay, but I'm not sure if Kvothe has that choice. I guess he's done stuff we can't imagine.
10. What did you think of the first section overall? Do you like the writing?
Love it so far! It's slow, but very well written. I hope the story is as good as the writing!
Lisarenee wrote: I don't know, but when I initially read the question the first thing I thought of saying was, "Um hair?"lol Sorry I had read the question wrong and had thought you asked what was on his chest not in.I nearly fell out of my chair laughing at this because I have done things like this before.
Sara wrote: "I just grabbed this book from my boyfriend's house last night. I'm giving it a shot!"Awesome!
@ Laura2 - I don't like spiders, either. Ick. The funny thing is, I grew up in Africa surrounded by dangerous, poisonous (often fatal) insects far worse than spiders. Those didn't bother me, but the spiders do.
3 - Their relationship is certainly interesting.
8 - Yes, I don't think he's realized what Kvothe's story will entail.
10 - It really sucks you in. I've already read it, and I can't wait to find out what happens next.
@ Lisarenee2 - The note made me laugh, or perhaps it was Bast's reaction to the note.
3 - Definitely out of place.
4 - Hah! I should have phrased it differently.
8 - Good point about thriving on stories. And Kvothe's story promises to be more interesting than most.
10 - I got the audio from the library and am using it and my paperback both. I'm liking the audio so far.
@ SusanneYeah, a lot of names at first. I think once Kvothe's story unfolds, it won't feel too heavy. It didn't for me, anyway.
3 - Ooh, that's a great comparison. I like it.
5 - I think so, too.
7 - Yes, the Kvothe by the bonfire seemed different than the one in the inn.
10 - Glad you like the writing.
@ MaryWow, I could only imagine what growing up in Africa would be like. I hate bugs in general and am afraid of most of them.
1. What did you think of the story Cob told about Taborlin the Great? Do you think we'll hear more about the Chandrian later on? Neat story. I'm guessing the Chandrian play a big role in the book, especially with the lyrics to the songs the kids sing.2. So, the scraeling was pretty freaky. What did you think of the way Kote handled the situation? You could definitely tell he had had some experience with them before. The way the author described them, I was getting a very vivid picture and got grossed out. Darn spiders.
3. First impressions of Kote the mysterious innkeeper? And Bast? Why are they hiding out in the middle of nowhere? Not sure who or what he is hiding from but he definitely doesn't want to be found. Sounds the town is small enough that it's an easy place to hide if you know what you are doing.
4. What do you think is in Kote's chest? Potions or books or something. Definitely something he doesn't want to fall into the wrong hands.
5. What did you make of the encounter - or "civil robbery" - between Chronicler and the soldiers? If all robberies were like that...It really made me laugh more then anything to think of all the politeness and I got a good chuckle picturing it in my head.
6. So someone's recognized Kote, and he called him "Kvothe the Bloodless." Thoughts? What do you make of his quick thinking? Bloodless definitely has me intrigued. Did he get attacked or survive an attack he should have died? He's already alluded to that in this section. I think he's a smart guy who is probably used to having to be quick on his feet to continue covering up his past and stay hidden.
7. How did Kote manage to kill five of the scrael? And what did he do with the bonfire and the chanting? He's definitely had practice. Did he chant to get the spiders to come for piece of mind so he could move on, knowing that more were coming eventually? I'm sure we aren't done with those creepy things but it would be nice if we were.
8. What do you make of Chronicler's idea for Kvothe - that's what I'm going to call him from now on - to tell his story? Do you think Chronicler is motivated by anything other than wanting to know the truth? I'm pretty sure Chronicler has something else on his agenda. Maybe it will be one of those now I know the truth, I won't turn you in kind of things but I definitely think he's tricky and don't trust him.
9. What would you do, if you were Kvothe? Would you want to escape your dark past and hide, or set the record straight? I think if it meant I was safe and my loved ones were safe, I would want to hide. It's probably hard to not have the record straight but I'd want safety for myself and my loved ones before fame and notoriety.
10. What did you think of the first section overall? Do you like the writing? I liked it for the most part. Some of the descriptions of things were a little too descriptive/flowery for my taste but I got over it quickly. Looking forward to reading more. Stupid short lunch breaks!
Laura wrote: "@ MaryWow, I could only imagine what growing up in Africa would be like. I hate bugs in general and am afraid of most of them."
Oh, me too! Now. But I was really young when I lived in Kenya and my environment seemed normal to me. I saw snakes from time to time (including black mambas) and I knew to avoid them, but I didn't react the way I would now, knowing what I know about black mambas.
@ Stacie2 - Yeah, they were pretty scary. No eyes? Strange.
3 - It does seem like a good hiding spot.
5 - Heh, it was funny in a way.
9 - Good point.
10 - Glad you joined us, Stacie!
Questions will be up in a while. I'm finishing up today's section now.
I just have to say that I like this book so much more now then I did at first! Today's section has grabbed me and I was sad when it was time to get off the metro!
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Synopsis:
Told in Kvothe's own voice, this is the tale of the magically gifted young man who grows to be the most notorious wizard his world has ever seen.The intimate narrative of his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, his years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-ridden city, his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a legendary school of magic, and his life as a fugitive after the murder of a king form a gripping coming-of-age story unrivaled in recent literature. A high-action story written with a poet's hand, The Name of the Wind is a masterpiece that will transport readers into the body and mind of a wizard