Just finished this little racy one. I can't tell you how stoked I am when I find a new fantasy author who gets it right from the first page.
When Kwothe's entire family is slaughtered due to a song his father was composing, he searches for further meaning behind the murders. Along the way, he becomes dangerous in his own right, stumbling into success despite poverty and prejudice.
I read this one fast as lightning - Rothfuss makes it look like he can write in his sleep. What a breathtaking debut.
Five stars.
Hi there! I just read your bio on Elsie's class comments, and I just wanted to tell you I reread LotR every year too...there is a magic surrounding the easy fall into the creases of Middle Earth isn't there? Embarrassing fact: I have an elvish tattoo on my wrist that means "fellowship"...anyways, just wanted to share. Love!
Posted by: Ashley Reynolds | November 11, 2008 at 07:12 AM
Groovy, now I feel a bit more normal! *lol* I think that novel has influenced many things in my life - what I like wearing, my interest in history, love of gardening... :-]
I am really looking forward to Elsie's projects - she's such a bright spark. Everything she does is lighthearted and fun. It's great to do something with a class, too, it will be more motivating for some of us [me] to finish a few things.
Posted by: aleta | November 11, 2008 at 09:23 AM