The Wise Man’s Fear
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Characters (5)
| Name | Aliases | Role |
|---|---|---|
Kvothe Legendary figure known as the Kingkiller, the Bloodless, and other names. Telling his own story from behind the bar of a quiet inn. | Kote, Reshi, Dulator, Maedre, E'lir Kvothe | Protagonist |
Ambrose Jakis A wealthy, entitled nobleman and University student. Twelfth in line for the throne of Vintas. Kvothe's persistent rival. | Ambrose | Antagonist |
| Bastas | Supporting | |
| Dianne, Dinah, Dinnah, Donna, Dyane, Alora | Supporting | |
Devan Lochees A renowned scribe and author who seeks out Kvothe to record his true story. | The Chronicler | Supporting |
Groups (1)
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| The University | Organisation |
History
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
1 March 2011 | Publication | Received as a worthy continuation of The Name of the Wind, with critics praising the expansion of Kvothe's story beyond the University and the richness of the new settings. Some reviewers noted the length and the digressive quality of certain sections, while others considered them essential to the portrait of Kvothe as an unreliable narrator constructing his own legend. It debuted at number one on the New York Times bestseller list. The long wait for the third volume has since become one of the most discussed subjects in contemporary fantasy publishing. |
2012 | Award Won | David Gemmell Legend Award Legend Award for Best Novel |
2012 | Award Won |