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Book · 2011 · The Kingkiller Chronicle

The Wise Man’s Fear

by Patrick Rothfuss · Recommended by 2 people on 2 podcasts

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And then the subsequent one is wise man's fear and that series is written the same way as the youtube that you're talking about.
Chris Williamson · Modern Wisdom · May 2022 Listen at 1:11:42

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And the second part in the trilogy is the wise man's fear these uh fiction their fantasy books let's say similar to Lord of the Rings and their scope by Patrick rothfuss.
Brad Barrett ChooseFI · Aug 2019

Why people recommend it

The Wise Man’s Fear by Patrick Rothfuss is the second volume in The Kingkiller Chronicle fantasy trilogy, following the sweeping narrative style established in The Name of the Wind. The novel has been referenced on podcasts to illustrate epic world-building and deliberate storytelling pacing. On an episode of ChooseFI, Brad Barrett mentioned the fantasy sequel while discussing his personal reading habits during a vacation, comparing its vast scope and fictional depth to J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Later, Chris Williamson brought up the sequel on Modern Wisdom while talking with Tom Van Der Linden. Williamson used Patrick Rothfuss's series to compare its meticulous, slow-burn construction to specific long-form video content they were analyzing at the time. Both podcast mentions reflect the book's cultural footprint within fantasy literature, highlighting how its detailed prose captivates readers who appreciate immersive, complex narrative arcs. Through these discussions, the novel is celebrated not only as a standout work of contemporary fantasy but also as a masterclass in patient literary craftsmanship that rewards close attention from its dedicated audience.

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Brad Barrett and the second part in the trilogy is the wise man's fear these uh fiction their fantasy books let's say si… 1
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“and the second part in the trilogy is the wise man's fear these uh fiction their fantasy books let's say similar to Lord of the Rings and their scope by Patrick rothfuss”
Chris Williamson and then the subsequent one is wise man's fear and that series is written the same way as the youtube that… 1
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“and then the subsequent one is wise man's fear and that series is written the same way as the youtube that you're talking about”

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