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The reason why I so loved this book is that it is all beautifully raconté.On one day came across a story where there was talk of an old storyteller by the fire that bewitches his audience, wielding breaks and the dramatic effects ... Well that's exactly what it feels like reading PR
The story keeps you hooked from the start, be it base (Kvothe that we discover prematurely aged, depressed and nearly drowning in secret) and the main story, that of the hero's life , Kvothe told by Kvothe himself a "scribe-troubadour". Moreover the passage from one to the other of the two stories is never frustrating but always welcome.
The pace is perfect, mixing just enough descriptions, evocative, characters always very alive, (even if they are only sketched sometimes), from time to time, a touch of humor that takes you by surprise and finally, some very wise and poetic ideas.
Another very positive point: the author does not abuse violent scenes and sordid as is sometimes found in many fantasy books (even the best), as if the author took pleasure in evil, thus indicating the Unrecoverable blackness of Man ... There sunbeams in the difficult life of the young Kvothe a man who dedicated his life to the destitute and disabled children, a comprehensive and generous trader, warm friends, faithful and loyal.
The secondary characters are caricatured and stereotyped, but simply natural.
Finally the heroism of the hero follows a certain logic: Kvothe is very bright, even gifted, and his childhood (even failed) allowed him to learn many things that will allow eclectic make life so exciting then (for the reader!).

It is a book suitable for young readers, rather hardened because of its length which could discourage some.
This should not however be an obstacle to propose: "The name of the wind" could well trigger that will discover the pleasure of reading some: to read and to read!

(My 13 year old son has read very quickly and loved; it is still a very good player, the number of pages does not frighten, but it is also a player who prefers the mighty dragons , roaring and ... carnivores! A good place for P.Rothfuss to have his attention!).