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blewballoon's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
My friend read this and recommended it to me. They were right, it's quite good, and so is the author's note and all the artwork included. I'd recommend to fans of cozy fantasy and fae folklore. It's a slow paced day-in-the-life story with some lovely imagery, and it's satisfying to see how many elements of the day tie together in the end.
Content Warnings
Minor: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Child abuse
kierkegaawd's review
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Patrick Rothfuss undeniably writes good incredibly long, winding fantasy epics, but I think excels in his novellas.
I can work myself up into a tizzy imagining readers of his dismissing this and The Slow Regard of Silent Things because they want him to continue The Kingkiller Chronicle. I don't even know if such people exist, but I love getting mad at them on Patrick's behalf.
Beautiful story about how incredible children are. Really liked the childlike qualities of the Bast being part of his charm, and otherworldliness, and magical nature, which was reflected back at him through the charm and otherworldliness and magical nature of the human children he plays with.
I also really liked in the author's note where he philosophized about writing fantasy about nothing in particular, with no huge world ending conflict, just realistic characters interacting with a world. Reminds me of Le Guins science fiction.
Speculative fiction used as a lens is when speculative fiction is at its best, and I like when there's no orc wars obfuscating that lens.
Language got a little too flowery at times for me to give it the full five stars.
I can work myself up into a tizzy imagining readers of his dismissing this and The Slow Regard of Silent Things because they want him to continue The Kingkiller Chronicle. I don't even know if such people exist, but I love getting mad at them on Patrick's behalf.
Beautiful story about how incredible children are. Really liked the childlike qualities of the Bast being part of his charm, and otherworldliness, and magical nature, which was reflected back at him through the charm and otherworldliness and magical nature of the human children he plays with.
I also really liked in the author's note where he philosophized about writing fantasy about nothing in particular, with no huge world ending conflict, just realistic characters interacting with a world. Reminds me of Le Guins science fiction.
Speculative fiction used as a lens is when speculative fiction is at its best, and I like when there's no orc wars obfuscating that lens.
Language got a little too flowery at times for me to give it the full five stars.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Domestic abuse
annick's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
If it weren’t for the wider kingkiller links and a couple of beautifully written sentences, I didn’t really enjoy this. It’s fine. But not one I’m likely recommend to read or reread.
Dislikes:
- rothfuss still struggles with writing female characters outside of the male gaze. It’s less ick than previous publications. But it feels like he sees male characters as default characters with agency and nuance.
- the artwork of human famous was a bit over wrought.
Likes
- subtle references to what happened off page. Eg Nettie and Jessom.
- weaving in the day
- tantalising mystery of the embrils.
- a couple of beautifully written sentences. Which I can’t find or share easily because I read the hardback
Dislikes:
- rothfuss still struggles with writing female characters outside of the male gaze. It’s less ick than previous publications. But it feels like he sees male characters as default characters with agency and nuance.
- the artwork of human famous was a bit over wrought.
Likes
- subtle references to what happened off page. Eg Nettie and Jessom.
- weaving in the day
- tantalising mystery of the embrils.
- a couple of beautifully written sentences. Which I can’t find or share easily because I read the hardback
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
lanamoore's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse
Be sure to read the author’s note at the endgabie_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
it's been a while since I last read The Name of the Wind and The Wise Man's Fear (I think it's been more than 10 years), but this little book made me want to read them again for the third time!
I really enjoy Patrick Rothfuss's writing - although to be honest I didn't particularly like The Slow Regard of Silent Things - and this novella has got me hooked again. An enjoyable and emotional read, I was tempted to reread it as soon as I finished, just to catch the little details that seemed irrelevant the first time, but weren't.
This one reignited my desire and excitement for the final book in the trilogy <3
I really enjoy Patrick Rothfuss's writing - although to be honest I didn't particularly like The Slow Regard of Silent Things - and this novella has got me hooked again. An enjoyable and emotional read, I was tempted to reread it as soon as I finished, just to catch the little details that seemed irrelevant the first time, but weren't.
This one reignited my desire and excitement for the final book in the trilogy <3
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Child abuse
lydiainspace's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
c_totume's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Beinahe in einem Rutsch durchgelesen und bin berührt. Ich werde es sicherlich nochmal in die Hand nehmen.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
sarahbsews's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Child abuse
lukan's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
ltc's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Physical abuse, and Alcohol