The Name of the Wind
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.
At a Glance
💬LanguageModerate
⚔️ViolenceSignificant
💋Romance & SexModerate
🍷Drugs & AlcoholModerate
📋Other ContentSignificant
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Language
💬 Does The Name of the Wind have profanity or strong language?
Profanity (F-word, S-word, etc.)Mild
Blasphemy / Religious ProfanityMild
Crude / Childish LanguageModerate
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Violence
⚔️ Is The Name of the Wind violent or scary?
Graphic Violence / GoreModerate
Disturbing / FrighteningSignificant
Vulgar / Obscene GesturesMild
Bullying / Verbal CrueltyModerate
Romance & Sex
💋 Romance and sexual content in The Name of the Wind
Explicit Sexual ContentNone
Sexually SuggestiveModerate
Kissing (Light / Peck)Mild
Kissing (Passionate)None
Heterosexual RomanceModerate
Homosexual RomanceNone
Drugs & Alcohol
🍷 Drugs and alcohol in The Name of the Wind
Illegal Drug UseNone
Legal Alcohol UseModerate
Implied / Referenced UseMild
Other Content
📋 Other content in The Name of the Wind
Medical / Body ProcessesMild
Heavy Emotional ThemesSignificant
Deception / LyingModerate
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