Patrick Rothfuss

Sequel to the extraordinary THE NAME OF THE WIND, THE WISE MAN'S FEAR is the second instalment of this superb fantasy trilogy from Patrick Rothfuss. This is the most exciting fantasy series since George R. R. Martin's A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, and a must-read for all fans of HBO's GAME OF THRONES. Picking up the tale of Kvothe Kingkiller once again, we follow him into exile, into political intrigue, courtship, adventure, love and magic . . . and further along the path that has turned Kvothe, the mightiest magician of his age, a legend in his own time, into Kote, the unassuming pub landlord. Packed with as much magic, adventure and home-grown drama as THE NAME OF THE WIND, this is a sequel in every way the equal to its predecessor and a must-read for all fantasy fans. Readable, engaging and gripping THE WISE MAN'S FEAR is the biggest and the best new fantasy novel out there.

The Wise Man's Fear

Camryn Lang

Annabelle Gauthier

It was menacing, in a way.The same way a tall cliff is menacing. It was grey and un-blemished and cold to the touch. It was sharp as shattered glass. 

First came the bread. He mixed flour and sugar and salt with his hands, not bothering to measure. He added a piece of starter from the clay jar in the pantry, kneaded the dough, then rounded the loaves and set them to rise. He shoveled ash from the stove in the kitchen and kindled a fire.

"Whose rooms are these?" I repeated numbly. He showed me all his teeth in a sudden grin. "Master Hemme's." "Why are you burning all of Hemme's clothes?" I asked, trying to ignore the fact that the room was rapidly filling with bitter smoke. Elodin looked at me as if I were an idiot. "Because I hate him."

Then, since all my other options seemed to be exhausted, I decided it would be best if I fell off the roof.

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Chronicler looked puzzled. “Anyone in town could have told you that." The innkeeper frowned."If it's something everyone knows, I can't afford to ask." he said.

 "I don't wonder why they talk," I said. “I wonder what they say."

 In many ways, unwise love is the truest love. Anyone can love a thing because. That's as easy as puting a penny in your pocket. But to love something despite. To know the flaws and love them too. That is rare and pure and perfect.

“Remember:There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man."

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