The Narrow Road Between Desires
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The Narrow Road Between Desires
#1 New York Times-bestselling phenomenon Patrick Rothfuss returns to the wildly popular Kingkiller Chronicle universe with a stunning reimagining of 'The Lightning Tree'. Expanded to twice its previous length and lavishly illustrated by Nathan Taylor, this touching stand-alone story is sure to please new readers and veteran Rothfuss fans alike.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionBast knows the art of bargaining as intimately as breathing. The give-and-take of negotiation is second nature to him, a dance of wits where he moves with the grace of an artist. Yet, even the most skilled can falter. When Bast accepts a gift for nothing in return, his finely-tuned world is thrown into disarray. In The Narrow Road Between Desires, he finds himself in uncharted territory, where his mastery of bargaining is of little use, for owing introduces an unsettling imbalance.
Spanning from dawn to the midnight hour, the book delves into a single day in the life of the most charming fae in the Kingkiller Chronicle universe. Bast’s story is one of cunning and capers, where he deftly navigates through schemes and scrambles out of predicaments with an almost supernatural agility. His journey is a mesmerising blend of risk and thrill, where every step he takes is poised on the edge of danger and delight.
The Narrow Road Between Desires invites readers to join Bast as he traces ancient paths of creation and destruction. His heart often leads him astray, compelling him to follow emotions that defy his better judgement. The narrative encapsulates the allure of a life lived on the edge, where caution is a mere whisper, easily drowned out by the call of adventure.
Patrick Rothfuss masterfully weaves this tale, offering a glimpse into Bast’s world where wit and whimsy collide with peril and pleasure. It is a story that captures the essence of human (and fae) nature—an exploration of what happens when a shrewd negotiator must confront the unknown realms of debt and desire. The Narrow Road Between Desires is a captivating addition to the Kingkiller Chronicle series, perfect for those who crave tales of enchantment and enigma.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781399616225
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 July 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Gollancz
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Nate Taylor
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 220g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Patrick Rothfuss is the bestselling author of The Kingkiller Chronicle. His first novel, The Name of the Wind, won the Quill Award and was a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year. Its sequel, The Wise Man's Fear, debuted at #1 on The New York Times bestseller chart and won the David Gemmell Legend Award. His novels have appeared on NPR's Top 100 Science Fiction/Fantasy Books list and Locus' Best 21st Century Fantasy Novels list. Pat lives in Wisconsin, where he brews mead, builds box forts with his children, and runs Worldbuilders, a book-centered charity that has raised more than six million dollars for Heifer International. He can be found at patrickrothfuss.com and on Twitter at @patrickrothfuss.
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