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The Narrow Road Between Desires (Patrick Rothfuss)

I was a bit lukewarm about this tbh but lbr I'm in too deep, of course I was gonna read it

I don't remember Lightning Tree all that well, but this definitely adds a lot

There isn't that much story, but it's Rothfuss, ambiance and worldbuilding are more of the point

There's a whole system of divination that wasn't touched in the main books

The illustrations are gorgeous and joyous

A lot of my issues with Lightning Tree were addressed

The book is surprisingly queer! Pan Bast! Trans rep and rights!

The treatment of abuse and how it is a cycle that can be broken made me cry

Also the author's note made me cry

I'm excited to reread this! And kkc! And find connections and stuff!

9/10

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Book Review: The Narrow Road Between Desires by Patrick Rothfuss

I'm not gonna lie, I was worried I would not enjoy this book. I read The Lighting Tree about 7 or so years ago and never revisited it as it left a bad taste in my mouth and made me dislike Bast. So even though this was an updated and expanded version, I was very worried. Nevertheless, I knew I would regret not buying this book and I am so glad I did.

This was pretty fun. And one of my main concerns was updated in this version (I think). That was the lack of consent and the aspect of voyeurism by Bast specifically. From what I recall, there was no specific addressing consent of Emberlee in The Lighting Tree and Rothfuss does directly address it here. It still feels very male gaze-y but there was more awareness around the subject, so it did not greatly impact my enjoyment.

I was over the moon at Bast being confirmed as bisexual (and polyamorous???) as well as the inclusion of trans people in Temerent. They were small moments but they felt very significant, considering current events.

The chapter art was amazing, although I found the full pages to be less my style. They were by no means bad but do not bring me the joy the art from Slow Regard does.

As always, I'm sure this will serve rereading well as there are a lot of details I am sure I missed. I also am curious to reread the original and see what was changed. . .. And Pat's writing is so intricate and beautiful that I always love seeing what callbacks I can find to other moments.

My favorite part, however, was the second to last scene when Bast and Rike are talking. It was really beautiful to me, a call back to the start of the story and to the end of The Name of the Wind. I teared up and thought it was thoughtful and lovely and powerful.

This is absolutely worth picking up if you are a fan of the series, especially if you are a fan of Bast. 4/5 stars for me and I had a blast reading this! I liked Bast a lot more after this updated story!

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in case people are behind on book news, the narrow road between desires is out today! so you can now read it, should you feel the urge.

ive already read it and will be reblogging my full review sometime this week on here.

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The Narrow Road Between Desire by Patrick Rothfuss comes out in November, which will center on Bast.

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“Maybe Evan’s right.  Maybe we should just ignore the cards, ignore the prophecy.  Put it all aside and take you out of the picture, so to speak.” Alister cut the deck and raised it, bottom card facing me. A naked man lay on the ground with a red cloth draped over his buttocks and legs, a number of long blades stuck into his back.  I saw the ‘x’ in the corner. The tolling felt like it was fractionally louder. Going by Roman numerals… Ten of swords? “I don’t know what that means,” I said. “Bad end,” he told me.  “The plan leads to catastrophic failure.” “For you or me?” “For you.”

BLAKE VOICE. IS THAT GOOD

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The Cthaeh: "Do not try to pin me with small names. I am Cthaeh. I am. I see. I know. At times I speak."

Cinder: "Someone's parents have been singing entirely the wrong sort of songs."

Ambrose: “And there was Ambrose. To deem us simply enemies is to lose the true flavors of our relationship. It was more like the two of us entered into a business partnership in order to more efficiently pursue our mutual interest of hating each other.”

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Best Kingkiller Chronicle Villain

Round 2: Poll 3

Ambrose: “And there was Ambrose. To deem us simply enemies is to lose the true flavors of our relationship. It was more like the two of us entered into a business partnership in order to more efficiently pursue our mutual interest of hating each other.”

Lord Haliax: "You are a tool in my hand," . . ."Who knows the inner turnings of your name, Cinder?" "Who keeps you safe from the Amyr? The singers? The Sithe? From all that would harm you in the world?" ..."And whose purpose do you serve?"

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Best Kingkiller Chronicle Villain

Round 2: Poll 2

Felurian: "(about Felurian taking away his control) I howled inside my own mind. I have been beaten and whipped, starved and stabbed. But my mind is my own, no matter what becomes of this body or the world around."

Cinder: "Someone's parents have been singing entirely the wrong sort of songs."

Master Ash: "He wouldn't tell me his real name for more than a span. Even now I don't know if the name he's given me is real."

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Best Kingkiller Chronicle Villain

Round 2: Poll 1

The Cthaeh: "Do not try to pin me with small names. I am Cthaeh. I am. I see. I know. At times I speak."

Hemme: "Master Hemme was the king-high bastard of the lot. He took delight in student’s discomfort and did everything he could to badger and unsettle them. He had a fondness for trick questions."

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Ambrose: “And there was Ambrose. To deem us simply enemies is to lose the true flavours of our relationship. It was more like the two of us entered into a business partnership in order to more efficiently pursue our mutual interest of hating each other.”

Alleg: "Alleg shook his head with a mocking smile. There was blood on his teeth. "Everyone knows what you people do.'"

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Master Ash: "He wouldn't tell me his real name for more than a span. Even now I don't know if the name he's given me is real."

Encanis: Legendary figure, enemy of Tehlu

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Felurian: "(about Felurian taking away his control) I howled inside my own mind. I have been beaten and whipped, starved and stabbed. But my mind is my own, no matter what becomes of this body or the world around."

Pike "What did you steal Nalt?"

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Hemme: "Master Hemme was the king-high bastard of the lot. He took delight in student’s discomfort and did everything he could to badger and unsettle them. He had a fondness for trick questions."

Lady Lackless: "The roads are always thick with Ruh bandits this time of year."

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Cinder: "Someone's parents have been singing entirely the wrong sort of songs."

Caudicus: "Your Grace, Caudicus is poisoning you."

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Lord Haliax: "You are a tool in my hand," . . ."Who knows the inner turnings of your name, Cinder?" "Who keeps you safe from the Amyr? The singers? The Sithe? From all that would harm you in the world?" ..."And whose purpose do you serve?"

Carceret: "I have two talents wagered that you will not last a second day. If you leave in the night, as I hope, I will win silver. If I am wrong and you stay, I win in bruises and listening to your cries."