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First off, if you have not read both Name of the Wind and Wise Man's Fear don't even look at this book, go read them. Once you've read them ask yourself, "Am I interested in learning more about the character Auri?" If the answer is no then move along. If the answer is yes you then need to ask yourself if you could read a 177 page book that is nothing but character development about Auri, because that is all this book is.

As many other reviewers, and Rothfuss himself writes in the Foreword and Author's Note, this is not your typical book. Many people will not like this book. If you do not satisfy the above questions then you will not like this book unless you enjoy reading things simply for the poetic aspect of the writing. Rothfuss constantly writes how he wasn't sure what this book was, what niche it satisfies as a book. Many of the people reviewing this say the same thing, both the detractors and the fans. I, however, can tell you why I enjoyed this book: It was simply insight and character development into Auri, one of the more interesting characters in the King Killer Chronicles.

This book is a look into a typical week in Auri's life, what she does with her time, why she does it, how she does it, etc. It does give you some very interesting insight into a few things towards the end of the book, but not enough for anyone who doesn't care about Auri to be worth it to them. There is no real point to it, it does not further the story in any meaningful way, it does not have the typical flow of a story, it simply ends without any real meat to the story.

Do you like Auri? Do you like character development? Do you like words as an art form? If yes, give this book a try. If not move along safely with the knowledge that you did not miss out on anything. I, however, loved this book as much as any part of Name of the Wind or Wise Man's Fear.


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The Slow Regard of Silent Things Patrick Rothfuss 8601416355719 Books Reviews

I'll start with a warning This is very different than the other books in the Kingkiller Chronicle series. There is no Kvothe, no advancement of the storyline, and *extremely* little happens during the book. It is also much shorter than the prior two books.

It is a character study of Auri, Kvothe's friend that lives in the Underthing under the university. It describes the rhythms and activities of her day-to-day life. It sounds really boring - and I'm sure it will be to some readers! I mean, there is quite a bit of her finding just exactly the perfect spot in the Underthing to put her possessions. To her, placing things correctly is an art form and perhaps even magical - placing things instead of naming things (as in The Name of the Wind).

That said, although it is probably not for everyone, I really enjoyed the read. Just go in knowing what you are getting in to.
Actual Rating 4.5 stars

The Slow Regard of Silent Things is an odd little novella set in the world of The Name of the Wind and Wise Man's Fear. It follows a few days in the life of side character Auri- a waifish girl who lives in the tunnels beneath the university. Auri has a very distinctive voice and unusual personality. Inanimate objects in her world are personified and she is full of secrets that we get to see hints of. I'm not sure this is the book for everyone, but I really enjoyed it.

Rothfuss sneaks in lots of easter eggs and fascinating tidbits that hint at things to come and at where Auri has come from. A lot of the fun is trying to decode what that might be. There is much more to her than meets the eye. I would also argue that Auri likely suffers from OCD and severe anxiety/PTSD which we see through her eyes in the book. She is a character who is both whimsical and deeply damaged. And you can't help but love her and ache for her. And of course, it's lyrical and beautifully written. If you loved Name of the Wind, this is definitely worth checking out.
I read this short book in one sitting, and then I sat down and thought about it for more than an hour. I asked myself, "Did I like this book?" It took me a while to decide. It is a very different kind of book. People who say it has no plot are wrong; it's just a very different plot -- a fuzzy-around-the-edges plot that takes a backseat to character development. It's the story of a week in Auri's life as she prepares for "his visit" and her need to provide a gift for him, a gift acquired in the proper way ... the novel has a beginning, middle and end -- and a conflict for Auri -- but stream of consciousness writing is unusual and lacks strong points to write out on a Triangle of Action for your 9th grade English teacher, who would expect plenty of points in Rising Action and some definite Denouement.

However, for me, the backbone of a good novel is good characters. Characters with depth, characters with strength, interesting characters. I read once that romance novels -- not that this is a romance novel -- are successful if they make the reader fall in love with the man and/or want to be the woman. Stretching that point, I think a novel is successful if you'd want to live in that world or befriend that character. If you find yourself creating new situations in that world. Auri doesn't fit this mold ... no one would want to live in her world and certainly wouldn't want to be her; regardless, I adore her. Though she's highly unusual, and she has tremendous character. She is lovable, pitiable, and very real to the reader.

Practical Me kept asking questions about her life. Where does she get food? Where does she go to the bathroom? What's going to happen when she runs out of drops for Foxen? And the biggest questions of all how'd she get here, why does she stay, and doesn't anyone in her family come looking for her? These topics are basically ignored, although one single sentence -- a sentence that stopped me in my tracks -- gives us a very strong hint about what "broke her" and sent her into the Underthing. But this isn't a novel for Practical Me; that is, it isn't about answers -- it's about experience. Specifically, it's about the experience of being different, thinking differently, and being mentally ill -- in that, it made me think of the excellent novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime.

Auri is mentally ill. Definitely mentally ill. I found myself asking, "Is she Schizophrenic or Bi-polar?" Her actions could indicate either one. She is absolutely suffering from OCD ... massive, massive case of OCD, but that alone wouldn't have sent her into the world of the Underthing. She seems pleased with her odd, lonely life interacting with inanimate objects.

In the end, I decided I do like this novel. I'm going to read it again in a couple days, and I expect to get more from it the second time now that I know what to expect. The language is beautiful and immersive, and I think the book contains more answers than I garnered from a first read.
First off, if you have not read both Name of the Wind and Wise Man's Fear don't even look at this book, go read them. Once you've read them ask yourself, "Am I interested in learning more about the character Auri?" If the answer is no then move along. If the answer is yes you then need to ask yourself if you could read a 177 page book that is nothing but character development about Auri, because that is all this book is.

As many other reviewers, and Rothfuss himself writes in the Foreword and Author's Note, this is not your typical book. Many people will not like this book. If you do not satisfy the above questions then you will not like this book unless you enjoy reading things simply for the poetic aspect of the writing. Rothfuss constantly writes how he wasn't sure what this book was, what niche it satisfies as a book. Many of the people reviewing this say the same thing, both the detractors and the fans. I, however, can tell you why I enjoyed this book It was simply insight and character development into Auri, one of the more interesting characters in the King Killer Chronicles.

This book is a look into a typical week in Auri's life, what she does with her time, why she does it, how she does it, etc. It does give you some very interesting insight into a few things towards the end of the book, but not enough for anyone who doesn't care about Auri to be worth it to them. There is no real point to it, it does not further the story in any meaningful way, it does not have the typical flow of a story, it simply ends without any real meat to the story.

Do you like Auri? Do you like character development? Do you like words as an art form? If yes, give this book a try. If not move along safely with the knowledge that you did not miss out on anything. I, however, loved this book as much as any part of Name of the Wind or Wise Man's Fear.