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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
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
robotfanclub's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
An absolutely lovely story that, like all of Pat Rothfuss’ writing, is a pleasure to read. It’s the written equivalent of a dessert with the most delicious mouth-feel. It’s almost not important what the story is actually about. But the story is also great. I’m continuously in awe of how Patrick Rothfuss avoids the same tired universe building of other fantasy stories, where the dips back into the world feel meaningful and self-justifying instead of boiling down to selling you more words that remind you of a different story you liked before. He seems to feel guilty for not writing more and not writing faster, but whatever his secret sauce is I’m glad he’s not running his ideas into the ground. It’s a pleasure to pop back in for a visit and this is a great example of that.
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, and Child abuse
pjwhyman's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Grief
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Mental illness, Abandonment, and Alcohol
plauler's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse and Alcoholism
sillyhumantricks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Abandonment, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Alcohol and Alcoholism
battyreadsbooks's review
adventurous
emotional
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
Minor: Alcoholism and Child death
pacifickat's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I am a Rothfuss fan, pure and simple. While I preferred Slow Regard of Silent Things, this was an enjoyable read as well. What's not to like about following a roguish fae around for a day as he pursues simple joys and pleasures, offers mischievous advice to children, and helps solve a boy's problem using magic based in desire and making things more true to themselves.
I probably would have rated the story 3 stars (knocking off a a star or two) due to not being a fan of peeping tom behavior, even if the person being spied upon secretly likes it. Consent must be made prior to action and overtly communicated, and it was not always obvious to me that this had happened. Perhaps this is asking a bit much from a fae though.
I ultimately gave it 4 stars, though, because of the author's note at the end. Pat has a wonderful way of speaking about storytelling and children (I have attended two of his in-person signings and love listening to him talk or read aloud). I believe there is nothing more enjoyable to read than something that is lovely, honest, and true.
I probably would have rated the story 3 stars (knocking off a a star or two) due to not being a fan of peeping tom behavior, even if the person being spied upon secretly likes it. Consent must be made prior to action and overtly communicated, and it was not always obvious to me that this had happened. Perhaps this is asking a bit much from a fae though.
I ultimately gave it 4 stars, though, because of the author's note at the end. Pat has a wonderful way of speaking about storytelling and children (I have attended two of his in-person signings and love listening to him talk or read aloud). I believe there is nothing more enjoyable to read than something that is lovely, honest, and true.
Content Warnings
Minor: Stalking, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Alcoholism, Physical abuse, and Addiction
inkybookwyrm's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, and Child abuse