Fantasy readersa notoriously discerning grouptend to dole out praise judiciously, which makes the reception of the name of the wind, the first volume in patrick rothfusss the kingkiller chronicle, that much more remarkable. However, i didnt know much about margaret mitchell until i read road to tara. I also got mine in some sale and it was annoying to switch narrators for the 2nd book. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss overdrive rakuten. You fly through the pages, heedless of hour or other commitments.
Aug 21, 2007 listen to into the wild audiobook by jon krakauer. Jan 31, 2012 ive only ever tried one audio book, and that too a book in the public domain read by a volunteer. Extract 1 of patrick rothfuss the name of the wind part 1 of the kingkiller chronicles. The narrators embellish their storytelling with dramatic voices which emphasize reading as a source of pleasure and enjoyment. Dreaming of audio book narrators in the writers web. So if you get this book, the 2nd book will have a different narrator.
Below is an audiobook narrators list of some of my favourite narrators, and by general consensus, some of the top audiobook narrators and the most famous audiobook narrators. He created an astounding 4 different voices for the harry potter books a performance that spans all seven volumes and earned him more accolades than any. To view the narrator, simply click on the personpeople voted link below the book to view the voters and the comments which hopefully include the narrator. Stream the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert degas extract 1 by orionbooks from desktop or your mobile device. Listen to the name of the wind audiobook audiobook. Aug 27, 2017 children get to put their listening skills into practice when enjoying an audio book. Dreaming of audio book narrators many authors dream of seeing their book published, on shelves, in a library, or just in their hands. Day one, is a heroic fantasy novel written by american author patrick rothfuss. The boy who harnessed the wind by william kamkwamba bryan. Taking the fantasy fiction world by storm, sarah j mass new addition to the series throne of glass continues with the adventures of celaena after she survived the trials in the last series. Maybe it is because i read the actual book, but this is the first book i have read. The social satire, the exposition of societys flaws and the way the author explains this universes magic as if it were science help create a truly immersive world full of misteries but where everything can be explained and.
Download the name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. Extract 1 of patrick rothfuss the name of the wind part 1 of the kingkiller. From the characters to the environments everything is connected in a way that makes perfect sense. The harry potter septet, the night circus, a christmas carol, around the world in 80 days, peter pan. The listener too begins to investigate the true meaning or purpose of his life that he too hasnt understood yet.
In preparation for the wise mans fear by patrick rothfuss, i spent one of my audible credits on the name of the wind. The name of the wind audiobook, also called the kingkiller chronicle. Mar 15, 2019 dreaming of audio book narrators many authors dream of seeing their book published, on shelves, in a library, or just in their hands. Yes, my childrens book was published with me as the rh. The name of the book is the tale of chirpy cricket. Dec 15, 2009 the name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick rothfussanick podehln audiobook audio cd december 15, 2009 4.
How i started my audiobook publishing company karen commins. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicle series book 1 patrick rothfuss author 2007 the wise mans fear kingkiller chronicle series book 2. He really understands the characters and has made this series of. Dont try to pronounce his name now, but after listening for a while and saying it over and over you will get it, it almost sounds like kwoathe. Me, sitting in my car in our garage, unable to stop listening. The story follows an american astronaut, mark watney, as he becomes stranded alone on mars in the year 2035 and must improvise in order to survive. I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are. The slow regard of silent things audiobook by patrick. Its a whole to way to experience worlds ive already inhabited. Nick podehl narrated the name of the wind and the other rothfuss books.
Critics are already throwing around comparisons to some of the biggest names in fantasy, including george r. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick rothfussanick podehln audiobook audio cd december 15, 2009 4. You wont get bad quality audio book recordings here full of background noise, microphone hiss, kids whining in the background for dinner, or a super boring reader who keeps falling asleep in the middle of sentences. That means if youre struggling to figure out which audiobook to listen to next, youre in good company. The boy who harnessed the wind by william kamkwamba. Im reading my book, the tower, cover to cover, and releasing the. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, followed by the wise mans fear. There are times when different narrators read the same book. Toad and badger form a tight friendship and have many adventures. The story follows an american astronaut, mark watney, as he becomes stranded alone on mars in the year 2035 and must improvise in. The name of the wind audiobook the kingkiller chronicle 1. Nick podehl is a professional voice actor and has narrated many fantasy titles.
Perfect for entrepreneurs and anyone seeking the most out of life each audiobook. His first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. In this book, patrick rothfuss brings us into the world of one of the kingkiller chronicles most enigmatic characters. Last year, performers who ive taught and guided made 158 book deals, 27 of them were first time book deals. But about five years ago, i realized that if i got in the habit and chose my books carefully, i could get more reading inand i loved the sound of reading more books. Im surprised you havent mentioned richard armitage in your listive read at other blogs on audio books that hes a good reader. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Mar 08, 2018 the story itself is gripping but the audio, recorded in the actual home in holland where the events of the book took place, is beyond words. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick. It still hasnt been linked for whispersync to the kindle version, yet, though. If u like eragon, harry potter, mistborn give this book a try. His novels have appeared on nprs top 100 science fictionfantasy. A night at the bar lends itself to storytelling, and rupert degas incredible reading brings each character to life. Full of secrets and mysteries, the slow regard of silent things is the story of a broken girl trying to live in a broken world.
Martin to robert jordan, to create a thrilling and intricately spun story that will leave you breathless i have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. Im an atlanta native, and gone with the wind has always been my favorite book and movie. The martian is a 2011 science fiction novel written by andy weir. Apr 16, 2018 film star clark gable once called author margaret mitchell the most fascinating woman i ever met. The social satire, the exposition of societys flaws and the way the author explains this universes magic as if it were science help create a truly immersive world full of misteries but where everything can be explained and comprehended in detail. The name of the wind, also called the kingkiller chronicle. Crown publishing purchased the rights and rereleased it in 2014. In the name of the wind, patrick rothfuss brings together elements from all the great fantasy writers, from george r.
A murder mystery again with particular years description catches our interest as we assume that the hunt is for real because our characters that are solving the case of a series of murders are moving in a particular pattern in the series and every step there is always a feeling that father john o malley and arapaho lawyer vicky holden are moving closer to the murderer. The name of the wind, the slow regard of silent things narrator. I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are allowed in. It was the first audiobook i listened to before i read the physical copy. Others dream about which of their favorite publishers might take on their projects and make them a part of their publishing families. Naturally, i have decided that my time in the car would be best spent listening to a readthrough of the name of the wind. Perfect for entrepreneurs and anyone seeking the most out of life.
Rupert degas deserves so much praise for the narration of the book, he truly is one of the best narrators i have listened to his ability to switch between a number of characters and the variety of accents is unbelievable. Also, i would have had zero idea how to say kvothe if it hadnt been for the narration, so yes, i recommend it as an audiobook, but not as an actual novel. If you dont like the afore mentioned books, id still. Children get to put their listening skills into practice when enjoying an audio book. Martin to robert jordan, to create a thrilling and intricately spun story that will leave you breathless. I stumbled upon this page because im googling audio book as good as name of the wind rupert degas. Patrick rothfuss announces the name of the wind tenth. See more ideas about the kingkiller chronicles, the.
Kenneth grahame 18591932 the wind in the willows allows every person who has always wished animals could talk to dream a little more. Problem is, the 2nd book is read by a different narrator who also did a newer recording of the 1st one. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss overdrive. Ive only ever tried one audio book, and that too a book in the public domain read by a volunteer. Livre audio the name of the wind patrick rothfuss audible. Audio books are proven to help kids with learning disabilities and to become better readers. I have become the johnny appleseed of audiobook narrators. The name of the wind is a classic epic fantasy tale with a strong protagonist and hero named kvothe and is the first book in the king killer chronicles by patrick rothfus. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert degas extract 1 by orionbooks published on 20120528t14. Michael kramer is an award winning american audiobook narrator. The name of the wind audiobook patrick rothfuss audible. This series is about as epic as epic fantasy audiobooks. Ive come to discover that i like rereading books via audio. Linmanuel miranda narrates aristotle and dante discover the secrets of the universe.
Im going to be spending on the order of 30 hours in the car over christmas break, driving to and from home to be with my family. The same audiobook narrators from the name of the wind and. It is the first story in a series called the kingkiller chronicle and followed by the wise mans fear audiobook. Fantasy audiobook, one of the fastest growing and most profitable genre is becoming a hit with the kids and adults alike. But just in case, definitely get the nick podehl narration. Im hoping that buyers will be willing to pay more for the kindle version if they can get the audio cheaply. I have spent the night with felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. The narrator is marvellous and transports the listener to another place and time. May 15, 2009 listen to name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. If youve started listening to audiobooks in the past year, you are in good companylistenership increased dramatically from 2017 to 2018, and i expect to go up from there. Im reading my book, the tower, cover to cover, and. Listening to audiobooks isnt cheating to your brain, listening is pretty much the.
The name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. Im currently on my 6th listen and i just cant find anything close to this good. Download or stream the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. Taking her new role as the kings assassin, celaena uncovers the kings dark secret, only to find fragments of her past and identity which. Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. The author is a genius, i wondered if a book could hold my attention for twenty plus hours, and it did and i was left longing for more. In fact, his oneman audio performance of macbeth is so iconic that many shakespeare aficionados have come to designate it. The wind in the willows by kenneth grahame free at loyal books.
Film star clark gable once called author margaret mitchell the most fascinating woman i ever met. The name of the wind is such a story that compels us, again and again, to hear it in order to understand the true meaning and the hidden aspects of the story. According to the audio publishers association, science fiction. Best fantasy audiobook narrators best fantasy audio. Patrick rothfuss the name of the wind audiobook free online. If youre looking for fantasy audiobooks that dont disappoint, youve come to the right place. The narration is more like a voice acting performance. Please list the narrator in the comments field when you enter your book. The most remarkable thing is mary robinette kowal and neil gaiman are not just narrators. The name of the wind which is the best available audiobook of this.
The top audiobook narrators can often portray things through tone, inflection, pitch and range that are very hard to create when reading alone. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. The most notable series kramer has narrated in the context of the best fantasy was probably considered the wheel of time wot series until recently, i now think the stormlight archive edges out in front. Listen to wind river reservation books 115 audiobook. Im fairly certain their is only one narrator for the english version. The name of the wind which is the best available audiobook. Linmanuel miranda hes bloody good, this rothfuss guy. Jun 27, 2017 nick podehl narrated the name of the wind and the other rothfuss books. Listen to name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. If you liked the book, youll love the audio version. Audible has professional narrators and even some famous celebrities and voice actors reading their audio books. A narrators journey on the road to tara audiofile magazine.
He did very well with this series, this was a very clear narration with high distinction. I have spent the night with felurian and left with both my sanity and. But during this coronavirus pandemic, when many climbers seem challenged by the social distancing directive surprisingly enough to mehell, i damn near invented social distancing, i figured this bizarre time makes a good time for storytime. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss also by this author. Day one, is a fantasy audiobook written by american author patrick rothfuss. The wind in the willows by kenneth grahame free at loyal. One of the hardest things i think narrators have to do is reading for children. Best audio narration best performance by a narrator.
Continue reading a narrators journey on the road to tara. So it looks like people either love or hate this book. If you read this blog regularly you know that i dont normally love romance stories. Heres a brief lesson on what it takes to get narration work reading audiobooks. Alan cummings scottish brogue is nonpareil when were not counting sean connery.