Review "Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

I have just finished reading "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss. "Name" is the first major book by Rothfuss and the first in a series.

"Name of the Wind" is the story of a man named Kvothe and the story of his life - from young traveling gypsy to a legendary wizard. Rothfuss has created an interesting world with memorable characters and true tension. When Kvothe is homeless and desperate on the streets of a city the author does a great job describing what life is like and how he survived.

This is by far the best new fantasy book I have read in years. I know how much I enjoyed the book because 1) I can't believe I have to wait a year for the sequel and 2) I could not put the book down during the second half. I cannot wait to see what happens next.....

In two years people will be talking about Patrick Rothfuss like they talk about Robert Jordan or Terry Goodkind - and he may be better than either one.

Truly a must read if you like this kind of book!