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My Take
What fascinates me about Rothfuss is how two books built a literary cult that millions still wait on. The Name of the Wind and The Wise Man's Fear read like prose set to music, every sentence sanded smooth, which makes the famously slow pace feel earned rather than careless. I find his path compelling too: a Wisconsin English teacher who became one of fantasy's most exacting craftsmen. The Quill and Gemmell awards confirm the talent, but it's the patience I respect. Whether the trilogy ever closes, he's already proved that restraint and rhythm can outshine sheer output in this genre.
Overview
Patrick James Rothfuss (born June 6, 1973) is an American author. He is best known for his highly acclaimed series The Kingkiller Chronicle, beginning with Rothfuss' debut novel, The Name of the Wind (2007), which won several awards, and continuing in the sequel, The Wise Man's Fear (2011), which topped The New York Times Best Seller list.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Patrick Rothfuss
- Name (Japanese)
- パトリック・ロスファス
- Reading
- ぱとりっく・ろすふぁす
- Born
- June 6, 1973 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Ox
- Origin
- Madison, Wisconsin, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- novelist / teacher / writer / English teacher
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
Awards & achievements
- 2012 David Gemmell Legend Awards
- 2007 Quill Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Name of the Wind | — | |
| Notable work | The Wise Man's Fear | — | |
| Notable work | The Slow Regard of Silent Things | — | |
| Notable work | The Narrow Road Between Desires | — |
6. Links
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.