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Blurb
Told in Kvothe's own voice, this is the tale of the magically gifted young man who grows to be the most notorious wizard his world has ever seen. The intimate narrative of his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, his years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-ridden city, his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a legendary school of magic, and his life as a fugitive after the murder of a king form a gripping coming-of-age story unrivaled in recent literature.

Join us this month as we read this high-action story, a true masterpiece that is written with a poet's hand, one which will transport you into the body and mind of a wizard.

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Yay! Finally :D
So excited to read this :)

I'm in!

Shall start after finishing Night bird

Have already read 100 pages or so...

Utkarsh wrote: "Have already read 100 pages or so..."

That's cheating!!!!:P

I'd recommend not reading this. I read the first two books in 2011 and since then every year I wait for the final book and its still nowhere in sight. Start this when the third book comes out.

Manju wrote: "Utkarsh wrote: "Have already read 100 pages or so..."

That's cheating!!!!:P"

+1 :O

Pause now Utkarsh :P:P

Ummm I think from now on I should also add another note in the original post...something like "Keep spam posts to the bare minimum" :P :P

Manju wrote: "Utkarsh wrote: "Have already read 100 pages or so..."

That's cheating!!!!:P"

It is, I didn't know that. :p

@Ishi okay, I was thinking of just that.

@Utkarsh: Okay :)

This is a wonderful read. Enjoy :)

All the best everyone! I hope you enjoy it! :D:D

@Zaara.... see, as promised, I am here for discussion :D:D

Oh the power I hold over you now...intoxicating

Afte you guys have finished reading please take my quiz. Let's see how much you people remember :)

BUT AFTER READING> SPOILER ALERT.

https://www.goodreads.com/quizzes/res...

okay. Done. I will score well. B-)

PSmith wrote: "okay. Done. I will score well. B-)"

We'll see ;)

Guys, just started this...

Abhay wrote: "Carry on undettered Zaara, our blessings will always be with you :P

BTW, DO you like Redheads?"

Hi Ab :-) thanks for the cheer...
I've nothing against redheads...why do you ask?

I've read till the 2nd chapter... hmm..

I was wondering, people, are we setting any end date for this? :P

@Ab...dunno what to make of that...but I'm looking fwd to meet a character and story that so many people love/love to hate...
@Ishi, not as far as I know...
@Anirudh, all of us gals will crush your quiz...hee ;-)

@Anirudh: +1 to what Zaara said :P

@Manu & @Smith...started?
@Ab, yep Ebook, though I do have a physical copy too...I'm at work though and the book is bulky to carry arnd...and re pacing...I still remember the description you posted on the Pillars thread...don't worry, I will hang in there with all these awesome gals and make it to the finish...
@Sri...you in on this gal?

I thought it was April fool's joke...

@Ishi, has Divi already read this? Or do you know if she is planning to?

@Abhay: Reading 2 books currently... about to add a third to the list soon enough.
So will alternate between the three. 1 chapter of each book, turn by turn. :-)

@Zaara: She hasn't.. and I don't think she can join us either.. her finals are in this month's beginning... till 18th April or so I think.

Ishi wrote: "@Zaara: She hasn't.. and I don't think she can join us either.. her finals are in this month's beginning... till 18th April or so I think."

Oh! Ouch...

I am starting in the afternoon. Problem is, I don't have the willpower to put down the nightbird. I am conjured.

Smitha: Why don't you alternate the reads? Say, read a chapter or two of NOTW, then a chapter or two of Nightbird, and continue like that? :-)

PSmith wrote: "I am starting in the afternoon. Problem is, I don't have the willpower to put down the nightbird. I am conjured."

Lol...and I am yet to get moving on it...I dunno why, it was a perfectly good start, I read thirty pages, then I put it down and just can't get going agn....you're right, Smith, this book does have *gasp* 'powers' (waggles fingers and cackles menacingly)
Right now, it wants youuuuuuuu and doesn't want meeeeeeee...hehehe ;-p
The whammy's on you, milayyyyyyydy....

Apols to everyone else on the thread for the gratuitous silliness...

Gratuitous silliness is needed to keep one sane, especially if one is in the clutches of a witch.

ishi, I will try to. But if I really get involved in the book, I don't notice pages or chapters. It's all one smooth flow. Anyway, as I have paused starting NOTW now. :)

Alright Smitha, happy reading anyhow. :-)

PSmith wrote: "Gratuitous silliness is needed to keep one sane, especially if one is in the clutches of a witch."

Aye, tis. And not just for witches, I find.
I like you, Smith. I guess that's a really stupid thing to say on a chat thread.
Ok, back to His Kvotheness now....

Thanks, Zaara. Compliments welcome anywhere, anytime. :)

I started. But it's too early to comment upon the book

People who are reading this, listen to this song side by side ^_^

http://www.google.co.in/url?q=http://...

Gehna wrote: "People who are reading this, listen to this song side by side ^_^

http://www.google.co.in/url?q=http://......"

Thanks Gehna....its so relaxing. Loving it.

*DISCUSSION POINTS*

Discussion Questions: Prologue to Ch 10

Prologue to Ch 5
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1. What do you think of ‘A Silence of Three Parts’? The way three different silences are described?

2. The description of a Scrael is very dark and scary. What do you think of the attacks associated with it?

3. What do you think of the relation between Kote and Bast as teacher and students and as two friends running an inn?

4. “All the scars were smooth and silver, streaking him like lightning, like line of gentle remembering.”

Kote’s shown as a silent person always doing his work in the inn but his scars tell a different story. What do you think of this contrast between the two personalities and behavior?

5. What do you think of the meeting between Kote and Chronicler and their different thoughts on demons?

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Ch 6 to Ch 10

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1. What do you think of Kote’s parents?
They were members of a troupe and Kote is a mysterious innkeeper and is more than he seems to be. What do you think about the difference between Kote and his parents and his relation with them?

2. “I saw the Arcanist’s face change from anxious to pained to angry all in a second. I saw his mouth move.”
What are your thoughts about this mysterious Arcanist and the wind which came when he got angry?

3. Did you expect the Arcanist to be Abenthy, who was Kote’s first teacher?

4. Do you like Kote as the narrator of his own story?

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Edit: 2nd April, 2015
Chap 1 to 10
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Chronicler didn't believe in demons, even when Kote told him that they were real. But, on the other hand, he believed in the tales and legends of Kote even when Kote told that he (Kvothe)is a myth and he is again and again trying to convince him.... Like this very quote...

"I am a myth. A very special kind of myth that creates itself. The best lies about me are the ones I told."

Why do you think, Chronicler has two different thoughts upon History and Legends???
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Edit: 3rd April, 2015
Ch 11 to 15:
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1. What do you think of Heart of Stone?

2. What do you think of the conversation between Ben and Kvothe's parents about Chandrian? What do you think of Blue Flame?

3. What do you think of Bast and Chronicler's first meeting?

4. What do you thimk of Kvothe's first attempt to call the wind? Do you think Ben should not have taught him so much for his age and it was his faukt somewhere in this?

5. Kvothe and Abenthy or Bast and Kote, which pair do you like the most and why?

6. A lot of things happened in these 5 chapters..... Discussion on Chandrian, calling of wind by Kvothe and Ben's going away....

What do you think of all these events and the pace of the book? (hide spoiler)]



Chap 16 to 20
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1. Kvothe lost everyone from his troupe and it happened after Ben left. Do you think Ben's going away and the attack on the troupe is connected?

2. What do you think of Haliax and Cinder? Who/what do you think they were?

3. What do you think of four doors of mind?

4. The only thing which Kvothe have, is his father's lute. He plays it in the forests and all those tunes he plays shows his passion. Do you think his lute will play a big role in his life?

5. What do you think of Jake and Seth, and Pike? (hide spoiler)]

Edit: 4th April, 2015
ch 21 to 25

(view spoiler)[1. What do you think of Trapis and all of his help to orphan kids?

2. Do you think Kvothe should live with Trapis under protectiom and not alone under that roof?

3. What do you think of Tarbean and its people?

4. What do you think of Encanis and Tehlu? (hide spoiler)]

Edit: 5th April, 2015

Ch26 to ch30

(view spoiler)[1. What do you think of Skarpi, the storyteller and his advice to Kvothe?

2. What to you think of Lanre's story?

3. Do you like these stories of Lanre & Selitos and Tehlu & Encanis in Kvothe's narration of his own story?

4. Do you think Kvothe should not have risked his copy of Rhetoric and Logic for 2 talents, after all it was the only thing he had from his happy past. (hide spoiler)]


Ch 31 to 35

(view spoiler)[1. What do you think of Kvothe's acting and wisdom when he bought clothes for himself?

2. What do you think of the cobbler and his favour to Kvothe? Thoughts about his generosity?

3. Kvothe stole money and pens, but later left copper jots for cobbler. What do you think of Kvothe's generosity?

4. The boy who tried to pickpocket Kvothe had been his friend, but was not able to recognize him, on the other hand, Trapis recognized he his new clothes and also treated his like he used to when he asked him to get soap. Thoughts on this? :) (hide spoiler)]

Gehna wrote: "People who are reading this, listen to this song side by side ^_^"

That was lovely, Deej! And perfect for this read...and this day...really needed this...thanks, ange!

@Akshay, just noticed Comment 8. You're prolly right. But I'm waiting on GRRM for the same reason...I've heard THAT wait can get real painful!

Thanks Ginnypie, will listen to it..:-)

Omens.In just the last 4 days I've seen 2 different people reading this book in the bus, and now I see this thread.The book coming to you stuff.Taking it up after my current read.

Gehna wrote: "People who are reading this, listen to this song side by side ^_^

http://www.google.co.in/url?q=http://......"

Awesome.Now thats some cheering up.

@Zaara... thanks :):)
I know.... it is just perfect with this book.... calm and slow :D:D
I hope this works as a kick on your back to finish this book fast! *nudges and winks* ;)

@Utkarsh.... Enjoy! ^_^

@Ishi.... please do :)

Vimal wrote: "Gehna wrote: "People who are reading this, listen to this song side by side ^_^

http://www.google.co.in/url?q=http://......"

:D:D

@All.... where have you reached in the story?? :)

Gehna wrote: "People who are reading this, listen to this song side by side ^_^

http://www.google.co.in/url?q=http://......"

Listening now. Somehow the link was not opening from the mobile App.

@Vimal...welcome to the club!

@Deej...consider my b**t thoroughly kicked...*goes back to reading*