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The Name of the Wind

Novel736 pagesAges 14+
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Summary

Kvothe, a legendary figure, tells his life story to a chronicler, recounting his childhood as part of a traveling troupe, his tragic loss of family to mysterious beings called the Chandrian, and his journey to the University to learn magic. The tale follows his struggles with poverty, his pursuit of knowledge, and his quest for answers about the Chandrian.

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💬LanguageModerate
⚔️ViolenceSignificant
💋Romance & SexModerate
🍷Drugs & AlcoholModerate
📋Other ContentSignificant
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Language

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Profanity (F-word, S-word, etc.)Mild
Blasphemy / Religious ProfanityMild
Crude / Childish LanguageModerate
f-word
sh*t
*ss
b*st*rd
b*tch
bl**dy
bug**r
d*mn
c-word
h*ll
cr*p
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Violence

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Graphic Violence / GoreModerate
Disturbing / FrighteningSignificant
Vulgar / Obscene GesturesMild
Bullying / Verbal CrueltyModerate
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Romance & Sex

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Explicit Sexual ContentNone
Sexually SuggestiveModerate
Kissing (Light / Peck)Mild
Kissing (Passionate)None
Heterosexual RomanceModerate
Homosexual RomanceNone
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Drugs & Alcohol

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Illegal Drug UseNone
Legal Alcohol UseModerate
Implied / Referenced UseMild
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Medical / Body ProcessesMild
Heavy Emotional ThemesSignificant
Deception / LyingModerate
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