The first novel in Patrick Rothfuss's Kingkiller Chronicle follows Kvothe, a gifted young man whose life unfolds through music, magic, learning, and legend. A richly detailed epic-fantasy hardcover for readers who enjoy immersive worldbuilding and character-driven storytelling.
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Product details & specifications
- Dimensions
- 6.24 × 2.09 × 9.25 inches
- Weight
- 2.05 pounds
- Brand / model
- DAW hardcover edition
- What's included
- One hardcover book; seller condition and packaging may vary.
- Author(s)
- Patrick Rothfuss
- Publisher / imprint
- DAW
- Publication date
- March 27, 2007
- ISBN-10
- 075640407X
- ISBN-13
- 9780756404079
- Format / binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- DAW hardcover edition
- Page count
- 662
- Language
- English
- Genre / subject
- Fiction; epic fantasy; coming-of-age fantasy; sword and sorcery
- Reading format / structure
- First-person narrative presented as a recollection, with the story unfolding across the protagonist's life.
- Intended reader / use case
- Readers of immersive epic fantasy, detailed fictional worlds, and character-driven coming-of-age stories.
- Topic coverage
- Fantasy adventure involving music, magic, education, folklore, identity, and the pursuit of knowledge.
- Edition notes
- ISBN 075640407X identifies the DAW hardcover listing. Amazon lists this as book 1 of 2 in the Kingkiller Chronicle series. The series itself is not complete; confirm the specific seller and book condition before purchase.
Features & benefits
- Genre: Epic fantasy with coming-of-age, adventure, and magic-system elements.
- Series position: Book 1 of the Kingkiller Chronicle.
- Reading experience: First-person storytelling framed as a character recounting his life.
- Themes: Music, education, identity, folklore, power, and the pursuit of knowledge.
What We Love
An immersive fantasy setting, a distinctive first-person storytelling frame, and a strong focus on music, learning, and the making of a legend.
Best for
Readers who enjoy expansive fantasy worlds, detailed magic systems, coming-of-age stories, and character-led epic fiction.
Not ideal for
Readers who prefer fast-paced standalone novels or a series with a completed storyline; the Kingkiller Chronicle remains unfinished.
Our take
A widely read entry point to the Kingkiller Chronicle and a strong pick for immersive fantasy readers. This listing is for the DAW hardcover edition; check the seller, condition, and binding before ordering. The series is not complete, which is worth considering if you prefer finished story arcs.
Things to consider
- At 662 pages, it is a substantial read.
- The larger series is unfinished, so major story threads are not yet fully resolved.
- The hardcover is relatively heavy at approximately 2.05 pounds.