Patrick Rothfuss - The Name of the Wind

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss has some notoriety among fantasy fiction readers, as its volume one of a trilogy that at the time of reviewing only has two volumes. Nevertheless it is highly acclaimed among those who like this sort of thing and it was a fun read.It is also notable for its "story in a story" format. The open scenes take place in a classic fantasy tavern. The innkeeper