The Name of the Wind

Interesting Facts

• The main character, Kvothe, possesses a phenomenal memory and can recall vast amounts of information at first glance.
• Kvothe is a talented musician and plays the lute, which plays a significant role in his life and the book's plot.
• The book features a magical system called 'Sympathy,' which allows manipulation of energy and matter by linking objects together.
• Kvothe enrolls in the University, where he studies various sciences and magic despite his poverty and difficult childhood.
• A key element of the plot is Kvothe's quest for knowledge about the mysterious beings called the Chandrian, who killed his family.
• The book is written in the form of a narrative, where Kvothe recounts his life to a scribe named Chronicler.
• The world of the book contains numerous legends and myths that intertwine with real events and Kvothe's fate.