The Slow Regard of Silent Things
- Published
- 28 October 2014
- Pages
- 160
- ISBN-13
- 9780756411336
- Type
- novella
About this book
The Slow Regard of Silent Things is a novella in the Kingkiller Chronicle series, released in 2014 (160 pages). It follows the University's strange scavenger character Auri as an atmospheric, largely plotless mood piece -- a side story best read after the two main novels rather than a jumping-on point.
Key facts about The Slow Regard of Silent Things
Patrick Rothfuss wrote The Slow Regard of Silent Things, a novella on our list. It has been out since 28 October 2014. The book has 160 pages.
We list 1 edition of this novella. Since each edition has its own ISBN, search for 9780756411336 to find the main one.
The Slow Regard of Silent Things is book 3 of 5 in The Kingkiller Chronicle series. The series has 4 published books. However, the series starts with The Name of the Wind (2007). The Narrow Road Between Desires is the latest book in the series with a full release date, out on 14 November 2023.
That series sits on our fantasy shelf. Meanwhile, The Narrow Road Between Desires is the latest published Patrick Rothfuss book on file, from 14 November 2023.
About Patrick Rothfuss
Patrick Rothfuss spent nine years as an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point — first in chemical engineering, then English — and worked there afterward as an instructor while spending roughly fourteen years writing and rewriting his debut novel before it ever sold. See every Patrick Rothfuss book in order.
Its place in The Kingkiller Chronicle
The Slow Regard of Silent Things is book 3 in the The Kingkiller Chronicle series. It follows The Wise Man's Fear. It is followed by The Narrow Road Between Desires. See the full The Kingkiller Chronicle reading order.
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Editions
- edition · unknown publisher · — · ISBN 9780756411336