A TV show is also in the works, set generations before the events of The Name of the Wind, with Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda set to executive produce the show for Showtime. As of late January, Sam Raimi was in negotiations with Lionsgate to helm the film adaptation of the first book in The Kingkiller Chronicle, The Name of the Wind. The trilogy is Kote's retelling of his life's story to a Chronicler over the course of three days. The anthology comes out on June 17, 2014.Play Set in the world of Temerant, The Kingkiller Chronicle follows Kvothe, a legendary bard who has retired to the quiet life of an innkeeper after somehow, going by the name Kote. It’s sharing page space with stories by Neil Gaiman, Connie Willis, Scott Lynch, Gillian Flynn, Joe Abercrombie, Carrie Vaughn, Garth Nix, Walter Jon Williams, and of course G.R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois, entitled Rogues. *About that Bast short story: it’s appearing in an anthology edited by George R. Personally, I think this is fantastic news, and I can’t wait to read it! To the second batch, I say “Oh, back off!” Writers have to write the stories which present themselves, and it’s clear from Pat’s post that the Auri story kept nagging at him, wanting to be told.
A few are going to be annoyed because Pat spent time on this (and a Bast short story*) when he “should” have been working on book 3 of the Kingkiller Chronicle. Most of us are going to be over the moon with excitement. I’m pretty sure the fandom is going to be split between two reactions on this one. No longer fooled by the sharp rationality so trusted by those above her, Auri sees beyond the surface of things, into subtle dangers and hidden names.Īt once joyous and haunting, The Slow Regard of Silent Things is a richly atmospheric and lyrical tale, featuring one of the most beloved characters from Rothfuss’ acclaimed fantasy series. She knows that some mysteries are better settled and safe. In the heart of this cavernous maze is a young woman named Auri, who calls this Underthing her home.įormerly a student at the University, Auri now spends her days tending to the world around her. Yet deep below its bustling halls lies a complex web of abandoned rooms and ancient passageways. Renowned as a bastion of knowledge, the University draws the brightest minds to unravel the mysteries of enlightened sciences, such as artificing and alchemy. A companion novella to Patrick Rothfuss’ bestselling Kingkiller Chronicle novels, The Slow Regard of Silent Things shares an enchanting new perspective on the Four Corners realm.
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