This is easily the best fantasy story I've read. Fewer songs than Lord of the Rings, more magic than Game of Thrones. It's a chunky book, but you'll find yourself breezing through it quickly because you won't want to put it down.

I started this series after reading some great reviews and being recommended it when I finished ASOIF. Even the store assistant told me how great they were and I was not disappointed. It's full of magic, faeries, mystery and mythical creature like a good fantasy book should have. It was a bit of a slow start and I felt a little lost in the first couple of chapters but once it got going everything came together and it was hard to put down. Alot of reviews mentioned the main character Kvothe was not a lovable character and was so arougant but that was the whole point. There are no clear cut "good guys and bad guys" which is great and the story is told by Kvothe (first person view) so it's always going to seem arougant, as if we don't all make ourselves seem better than we are when telling a story. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and immidiately started the 2nd in the series.

It was a little dragged out in a few bits but the rest of the book made up for it so I definately recommend it to anyone who loves fantasy books.

A real page-turner!!Patrick Rothfuss has an appealing way of writing. The way he lays down the story is brilliant. The plot is excellent, same for the characters!A real treat for fantasy lovers!