Book description
Let's be real: if you thought Kvothe's bragging in The Name of the Wind was wild, wait till you hear him try to explain his actual life in The Wise Man's Fear on audiobook. Patrick Rothfuss-yes, the guy who once wrote terrible elf stories in high school and called himself a "skilled lover of women" while barely dating-has crafted a hero who's equal parts legend and total disaster. And honestly? That's why this audiobook is pure gold.
Picture this: Kvothe, fresh off getting kicked out of the University, is now literally penniless in a foreign court, trying to butter up nobles while dodging assassins and rival wizards. He's got the confidence of a man who "burned down Trebon" (probably just a minor fire drill) but the social grace of a toddler in a library. Rothfuss's narration? It's like he's leaning into your ear, chuckling at his own chaos: "So I stole princesses, burned towns, and talked to gods... but also, uh, forgot my lunch money." You'll want to shout "I TOLD YOU SO!" at your phone when he accidentally gets himself into a Fae realm encounter with Felurian-again-and somehow survives. (Spoiler: She's the kind of woman who'd make a legend regret his life choices.)
What makes this audiobook sing? Rothfuss doesn't just tell a story-he lives it. You hear the smirk when Kvothe says, "I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life," followed by the quiet, "Okay, maybe not both." The pacing? Perfection. You'll be nodding along as he navigates court politics, leads mercenaries into the wilderness, and tries to solve why travelers keep vanishing on the King's Road. And yes, the Chandrian mystery? Still swirling. But honestly? You'll care less about the big plot and more about Kvothe's attempts to not get murdered while trying to be "the guy who's not a total mess."
The real magic? Rothfuss turns his own self-deprecating humor into the book's heartbeat. Remember that bit about "three things all wise men fear"? Yeah, he's that guy who's terrified of his own reputation. And the audiobook? It's like listening to a friend tell you the wildest story over coffee, only with more assassins and faerie queens. You'll laugh at his "I'm a legend!" swagger while simultaneously thinking, "Babe, you're trying to order soup in a foreign language."
So yeah, this isn't just another fantasy epic. It's the story of a man who's already a legend in his own mind but still has to ask for directions. And Rothfuss? He's the only author who could make you root for a guy who's basically "accidentally famous" while also being hilariously unprepared for adulthood. By the time Kvothe's back in the Fae realm (again), you'll be grinning like he's your chaotic best friend. The audiobook version? It's the perfect mix of epic and "why is he even doing this?"-and honestly, that's why you'll keep pressing play long after you should've gone to sleep.
Kvothe's journey isn't about being perfect. It's about being a total mess while somehow still becoming the legend he claims to be. And honestly? We all need a hero who's just as confused as we are. Just don't tell him I said that. He'd probably say, "I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life," and then immediately forget where he left his boots. Perfect.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience