70 pages • 2 hours read
Patrick RothfussThe Wise Man's Fear
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Wise Man’s Fear continues the tale of Kvothe, a talented lutist and arcanist, as he searches for the legendary figures who killed his family, while navigating challenges at the University, assisting Maer Alveron, learning fighting skills with the Adem, and dealing with the Fae realm, then returning home to resume his studies and reconnect with his friends. This book contains violence, nonconsensual drugging, references to sexual assault, classism, racism, and sexism.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Patrick Rothfuss's The Wise Man's Fear impresses with rich world-building, complex characters, and lyrical prose. However, some readers cite pacing issues and a lack of plot progression. Fans of the genre will find it a worthy continuation of The Name of the Wind, despite these occasional shortcomings.
Who Should Read The Wise Man's Fear?
A reader who enjoys The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss is likely a fan of epic fantasy, intricate world-building, and complex characters, similar to those found in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings or George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire. Ideal for those seeking an immersive and richly detailed narrative.