The Narrow Road Between Desires (Kingkiller Chronicle)

This book is yet another example of Rothfuss' skill at bury poignant, high stakes drama in a seemingly random set of annectdotes, that keep you engaged using lyrical, prosaic humor until the one missing piece draws it all together by its absence. It's beautiful and we should all be priviledged to "fail" so very well. The only thing that would improve on this would be another volume of Name of the Wind.

This was an interesting story about a day in the life of bast. While he isn't my favorite character in the kingkiller chronicles, I at least got a few snippets of kvothe. What does that mean? It means I'm tired of waiting for the next book!!!!!!!!!!!

It now been a decade waiting for the third novel. I had already read the Lightning Tree. This expansion was a breath of fresh air and a smile under noisy stars.

Having read both books of the Kingkiller series, I absolutely devoured this story of Bast. It showed such depth to a character I already really enjoy, but know very little about. It’s a fairly short read, but written with the same care and detail that Patrick Rothfuss puts into all of his works. He is one of my very favorite authors, and I look forward to all of his works!

Things are not always what they seem. Now we know what Bast does in his spare time in the town of Newarre. He hangs out in the Lightning Tree, waiting for the village children to come with their questions and problems, each hoping he will help them. Bast does so, but his help always comes with a price. He might be cunning, deceptive, and a trickster, but he has a good side. The Narrow Road between Desires is a thirst quencher for fans longing to return to the world of Patrick Rothfuss’s Kingkiller Chronicles. It might be a rewrite of The Lightning Tree, which appeared in the Rogues anthology in 2014, but this is an expanded version—way better than the original. Rothfuss takes us back in his immersive world of the Newarre, with his complex characters and layered narratives that pluck at our heartstrings and let us escape reality. He solidified this when Bast’s warm personality came to light when he helped a young boy deal with his abusive father. The Narrow Road Between Desires discusses themes ranging from children's light-hearted innocence, such as escaping their parents' punishment or having a pet, to the dark themes of dealing with domestic violence. The narrative told through children's experiences made it more compelling and believable. The book comes highly recommended for newcomers to the series looking for a standalone fantasy novella. However, if you're eagerly awaiting more about Bast, anticipating a new adventure with Kvothe, or already familiar with "The Lightning Tree," you may want to pass. Yet, if you crave a heartwarming tale that intrigues and keeps you guessing, this is definitely worth a read.

I read The Lightning Tree a very long time ago, so this book didn't give me a new story. It is hundreds of pages shorter than the author's other books. I'd say it is basically an elaborated short story. Not bad, but not as good as I was expecting from this particular author. I know how good his writing can be. ...so three stars. The author's note at the end is the best part of this book. It gave me some insight into his struggles. I can relate. I still want more though. I'm a greedy thing.

Bast is one of my favorite characters, and I did enjoy “The Lightning Tree” when it was first published. This enlargement of the story is engaging. I do think it raised more questions about Bast than it settled, and felt oddly incomplete. I was glad I read it, though. I should just add: Bast frequently speaks in a very subtle verse. I enjoyed that part immensely. The fae WOULD speak in a kind of heightened language. It rang true.

As usual, Rothfuss weaves a tale that demands attention. Bast, perhaps the most colorful and enjoyable character in Temerant (at least that we've met so far), has a vibrant romp through Newarre that is full of cleverness, humor, overt tomfoolery, poetry, and at the bottom of it all, a DESIRE to balance the world around him. The smoothness and beauty heralding Rothfuss' writing is back and it will suck you into this tale and despite its brevity, left me hungry to read it again to watch for Bast's signature wit and deliberate choices as he positions himself to help the child at the center of the story. Children and their whimsy are present throughout, and there is a lovely dose of our favorite innkeeper as well to sate our appetites for all things Kvothe. You will not be sorry if you pick this one up and any lovers of fairy tales would be fortunate to get it as a gift. The illustrations from Nate Taylor are a nice touch as well, especially the last one. No spoilers.

Me gustaron mucho las ilustraciones, el material y la portada. Excelente opción para regalo

Not just prose, entire narration in this book is poetic and lyrical. To be able to look so deep into the being of a desire in all its forms and be able to put into such beautiful tale, all told as one day life of Bast. We exist briefly on this planet to read books such as this and to feel the reminder of the beauty of our existence again in those words. Some books by other authors with beautiful prose make us feel cold. We read such books to know that prose can be written as such to make it porcelain kind of beauty, learning nothing,, feeling empty. But not Rothfuss's prose and tales. His books make us feeling warm ( even if his tales feel a bit tragic), all hope and acceptance towards humanity good and evil all. If only, Rothfuss completes Doors of stone as well, atleast divide the book into two parts, and release Doors of stone - first part, with half as much beautiful narration as in this book. Then I will buy that too.

Bast is Awesome.Great Novel.

I’m just one of the many eager readers of The Kingkiller Chronicle waiting (impatiently!) for more. While this book isn’t about Kvothe, it’s absolutely wonderful! I’ve always loved a good fairy tale—or better yet, a good tale of a fairy—and this book delivers exactly that. Bast is a fantastic character, and Rothfuss once again proves himself to be a masterful storyteller. The story spans just a single day, a seemingly ordinary day in Bast’s apprenticeship under Kvothe. And despite all expectations, Bast even sneaks a peek at a few pages of Kvothe’s book. This is such a delightful read and absolutely worth your time. We even catch a glimpse of Kvothe through a window—it’s nice to see that he’s doing okay! But, as much as we love him, this story isn’t about Kvothe, and that’s perfectly fine because it’s still a fantastic book in its own right.

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