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The Slow Regard of Silent Things (The Kingkiller Chronicle #2.5)

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Fantasy Fiction

by Patrick Rothfuss, Nate Taylor

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3.92 (57.7K ratings)
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description 159 pages

The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss, Nate Taylor holds a well received rating of 3.92 out of 5, based on 57.7K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 159 pages.

About The Slow Regard of Silent Things

Deep below the University, there is a dark place. Few people know of it: a broken web of ancient passageways and abandoned rooms. A young woman lives there, tucked among the sprawling tunnels of the Underthing, snug in the heart of this forgotten place.Her name is Auri, and she is full of mysteries.The Slow Regard of Silent Things is a brief, bittersweet glimpse of Auri’s life, a small adventure all her own. At once joyous and haunting, this story offers a chance to see the world through Auri’s eyes. And it gives the reader a chance to learn things that only Auri knows...In this book, Patrick Rothfuss brings us into the world of one of The Kingkiller Chronicle’s most enigmatic characters. Full of secrets and mysteries, The Slow Regard of Silent Things is the story of a broken girl trying to live in a broken world.AUTHOR’S FOREWORD You might not want to buy this book.I know, that’s not the sort of thing an author is supposed to say. The marketing people aren’t going to like this. My editor is going to have a fit. But I’d rather be honest with you right out of the gate.First, if you haven’t read my other books, you don’t want to start here.My first two books are The Name of the Wind and The Wise Man’s Fear. If you’re curious to try my writing, start there. They’re the best introduction to my world. This book deals with Auri, one of the characters from that series. Without the context of those books, you’re probably going to feel pretty lost.Second, even if you have read my other books, I think it’s only fair to warn you that this is a bit of a strange story. I don’t go in for spoilers, but suffice to say that this one is ... different. It doesn’t do a lot of the things a classic story is supposed to do. And if you’re looking for a continuation of Kvothe’s storyline, you’re not going to find it here.On the other hand, if you’d like to learn more about Auri, this story has a lot to offer. If you love words and mysteries and secrets. If you’re curious about the Underthing and alchemy. If you want to know more about the hidden turnings of my world...Well, then this book might be for you.

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Author Patrick Rothfuss, Nate Taylor
Published 2014
Pages 159
Genres Fantasy, Fiction
Average Rating 3.92 / 5.00
Total Ratings 57,716

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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57.7K ratings
With a rating of 3.92, The Slow Regard of Silent Things is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Slow Regard of Silent Things?

The Slow Regard of Silent Things is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Slow Regard of Silent Things worth reading?

Based on 57.7K reader ratings, The Slow Regard of Silent Things has an average score of 3.92 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is The Slow Regard of Silent Things?

The Slow Regard of Silent Things has 159 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote The Slow Regard of Silent Things?

The Slow Regard of Silent Things was written by Patrick Rothfuss, Nate Taylor. It was first published in 2014.

What is the ISBN for The Slow Regard of Silent Things?

The ISBN-13 for The Slow Regard of Silent Things is 9780756410440.0.

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