Written by American author Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind (published in 2007) tells the story of a rather gifted young man named Kvothe, who aims to become the most notorious wizard in the entire world. Rothfuss' novel follows Kvothe from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, to his time as an orphan in a big city, to the time he set out to get into a very prestigious - and legendary - school that teachers magic. At its core, though, The Name of the Wind is a coming-of-age story that tells the fantastical story of a young boy who becomes extremely powerful.
When it was released, The Name of the Wind received exceptionally positive reviews. Writes Publisher's Weekly: "As absorbing on a second reading as it is on the first, [The Name of the Wind] is the type of assured, rich first novel most writers can only dream of producing. The fantasy world has a new star." Rothfuss' book also won a number of awards, including the Quill award and Alex Award.
