70 pages • 2 hours read
Patrick RothfussThe Wise Man's Fear
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Patrick Rothfuss's The Wise Man's Fear impresses with rich world-building, complex characters, and lyrical prose. However, some readers cite pacing issues and a lack of plot progression. Fans of the genre will find it a worthy continuation of The Name of the Wind, despite these occasional shortcomings.
Who Should Read The Wise Man's Fear?
A reader who enjoys The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss is likely a fan of epic fantasy, intricate world-building, and complex characters, similar to those found in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings or George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire. Ideal for those seeking an immersive and richly detailed narrative.
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