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This is my favourite book of all time; perhaps this is bolstered by my prior love for Auri, but getting a glimpse into her world is something I'm so grateful we have in this novel. The main reason this book is my utmost favourite is the absolute art that has gone into the writing. Rothfuss is an artist. In true form. In this novella Rothfuss manipulates the english language in such large proportion that it nears on bastardisation, but in a way effortlessly and seamlessly intellectually and sane, despite Auri's obvious lack in that department. Absolutely incredible and forever in my heart.

kiwi617's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious reflective tense slow-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

5.0

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5.0

I am one of those lovers of unusual stories. Auri's is no exception.

rbrodeur's review against another edition

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slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Snapshot into the mind and daily life of the main character

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4.0

This is one of those books you're going to love or hate and there's certainly no in between looking at the other reviews of this book. Patrick knew this and so it won't come as much of a surprise.

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4.0

I picked this book up because I love the Kingkiller Chronicle, and I love Auri. I was so excited to learn more about her. The Slow Regard of Silent Things is tantalizing in that it brings us into her life, without giving away her full background. She's such a mystery, and I want to know more! I would gladly read a full-length novel about Auri - but then, if there's one thing I learned about this book, it's that you mustn't force your own desires on this world. Auri is exactly as mysterious as she is meant to be.

This book is a nice interlude while we all wait for the final Kingkiller Chronicle book to come out. I'm hoping they will connect, and we'll get to see the meeting Auri is waiting for. But whatever happens, I'm glad to have this book. As Mr. Rothfuss says in his Author's Note, it's not for everyone, but it's for me.

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