Rate this book

The Lightning Tree (2014)

by Patrick Rothfuss(Favorite Author)

3.95 of 5 Votes: 8

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

Bantam Spectra

review 1: I read this in the short story collection "Rogues," and this was a very satisfying installment and character study of Bast. It follows more of a story arc than the novella "The Slow Regard of Silent Things," (though it's still not "typical") and I'm glad I had read the first books in the Kingkiller Chronicle before reading this, though I might have still enjoyed it without having read them. It gives Bast a bit more depth, and provides more insight into the town of Newarre.
review 2: The good thing about this story (aside from it being a new Rothfuss story) is that it's not about Kvothe. It's about Bast, and if you want to know more good news, then you'll be pleased to know that this story isn't told in the first person. We just get to read a story and enjoy i... moret for what it is. Given that Bast is a mysterious character from the Kingkiller Chronicles, it was nice to get more information about him, and get some insight into his character. Considering how The Wise Man's Fear ended, I needed a little reassurance about the character. Oh, and can I just say how awesome it is that the character trades favors with children? Because it is. It's Gaiman-level awesome. less

Download links for: The Lightning Tree

Advertising