THE NAME OF THE WIND discussion

Discussion exclusively for chapters 76 to 92 (+epilogue).

Because I have such a terrible memory I don't remember when the few instances I am going to mention briefly happen. Thus I'll just stick my amusement in here. Its about Elodin, because I love him so much.

I think one of my favorite things about reading this book was the fact that any time Elodin would pop into the story I would smile, because I knew that I'd be highly entertained. He's so funny!! I never saw him as mad, he's too smart to fall into that level of despair. I'm with him, more fun to surprise and annoy people for entertainment purposes then live a boring life...not that I've done that, nope, no sir. x'D When Kvothe jumped from the roof there was genuine surprise and concern that he'd trusted Elodin enough , which kinda backfired but not through either's fault entirely.

One of my all time favorite scenes was when Kvothe was in the meeting with all the uni staff and was faced with the consequences of singing that song about Ambrose and Elodin is sitting next to the head person (I'm so terrible ansjafhsd whoever runs the uni) and starts singing the song I just died ahahha. I can't wait for more interactions between both Elodin and Kvothe in the next book.

Sage wrote: "Because I have such a terrible memory I don't remember when the few instances I am going to mention briefly happen. Thus I'll just stick my amusement in here. Its about Elodin, because I love him s..."

I completely agree, Elodin was my favorite master as well. Despite the fact that he's the youngest, he seems to be the most powerful. I can't shake the feeling that he's been quite the „Kvothe“ during his youth and time at the University, and therefore he has taken a liking to Kvothe ;)

I was sooo happy to see that Kvothe became his apprentice by the end. It was so epic when the name of the wind revealed itself to him, and then Elodin helped him snap back to reality. In general, I loved the fact that Kvothe got promoted to Re'lar, and so every time that Ambrose put him on the horns, it backfired completely. :D However, I am a little scared of what might happen in the next book, because Kvothe hinted that Ambrose would get him expelled eventually, and I don't want to see my trash child being forced from the University!!! Also, when Ambrose destroyed Kvothe's lute I got sooooo mad – oh boy, I could have killed that fucker on the spot !

And coming back to something we've discussed earlier, by the end of this tale I am convinced that Bast loves his Reshi. Of course, it's not clear whether Kvothe answers these feelings, or whether anything happened between the two of them at all, but the fact that Bast would do everything for his master, and that he is so worried about him and „just wants him back“, are clear indicators in my book, that there are strong feelings involved. I really loved how he threatened the Chronicler at the end. :D

What else? ...I was laughing out loud when it was revealed that the „dragons“ are actually draccusses and not dangerous at all. :D The fact that Kvothe compared them to cows, and Denna made „Moooo“-sounds just made me laugh sooo hard.
I don't know if any of you have listened to Hamilton but this entire book gives me true „Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story“-feels, e.g. in the beginning of the book Kvothe has this epic monologue („I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings […] My name is Kvothe, you may have heard of me.“) in which he states that he „burned down the town of Trebon“ - and it sounded all epic and shit, and as a reader you were led to believe that he burned that town out of malice, because he is just that crazy of a fucker ;)) but then when we actually get to the part in the book, the town only burned down because Kvothe tried to help its inhabitants. This really shows how different stories can take effect, depending on whose telling them at what point in the story. Overall, I have the feeling that Kvothe is an unreliable narrator, this is further enhanced by the fact that at the end Bast wants the Chronicler to only focus on the good things, and so we as readers don't even know if we're getting the „true“ story.


Questions I have/ that I will keep in mind when I'll read the next book:

- after Denna is waking up from delirium (after she is all high on denner), she mutters the name „Moteth?“ (WHO IS THIS DUDE AND WILL HE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE?)
- what is up with that vase which showed the Chandrian's symbols? Are there more heirlooms in the world and why are they so important? Further on, what are the Chandrian up to, despite killing people who know too much...
- What is behind that stone door in the Archives? Lorren, teeeeelll mee :D
- Why is Kvothe no longer able to do SYMPATHY? (I mean we get a little explanation at the end, that he basically told himself that he's a loser and an innkeeper and therefore this came true BUT there must be more to that – why did he become an innkeeper in the first place?)
- it is hinted in the prologue and the epilogue that Kvothe is waiting to die – WHYY? What happened? Why is he not protecting himself?
- And I just have a little theory on my own: At the beginning we learn that Kvothe needs 3 days to tell his story – one day is over, and covered in the first book of this trilogy; I am assuming that the second day (the second part of his story) will cover book 2, and same goes for day three/ book three – and then at the end of book 3 he told his story and will either die or be restored to his old self – I know that theory is a bit shaky, but it would be neat if Pat was to structure his books in that clear way – I heard he is also working on book 4, so that may play exclusively in the present time with grown up Kvothe? Who knows... :D

Overall, I really liked this novel because the world and magic system were so interesting, I really liked most of the characters (especially Kvothe <3, Bast, Auri, Elodin and Simmon)!!! My only problem with this book is that I didn't like the romance that much. To put it in Simmon's words, Denna is quite the cruel love interest, and I didn't like her portrayal for the most part, so that's why this book got 4 instead of 5 stars from me. :) Apart from that, I loved everything, but I think my favorite aspect of this story was definitely the music, and what an intricate part it was of Kvothe's character.