The Narrow Road Between Desires
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242 pages · Released Nov 14, 2023 · Astra Publishing House
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This is a stand-alone fantasy novella set in the Kingkiller Chronicle universe, centered on the fae character Bast. The story is character-driven and lighthearted overall, focusing on bargaining, wit, and scheming rather than violence. While it contains some mature themes and mild content typical of Rothfuss's work, it appears less dark than the main series and should appeal to established fantasy fans aged 12 and up, though older teens will likely appreciate it more fully.
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An instant New York Times, USA Today and Indie Bestseller! #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 Nate Taylor, this touchi... An instant New York Times, USA Today and Indie Bestseller! #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 Nate Taylor, this touching stand-alone story is sure to please new readers and veteran Rothfuss fans alike. Bast knows how to bargain. The give-and-take of a negotiation is as familiar to him as the in-and-out of breathing; to watch him trade is to watch an artist at work. But even a master's brush can slip. When he accepts a gift, taking something for nothing, Bast's whole world is knocked askew, for he knows how to bargain—but not how to owe. From dawn to midnight over the course of a single day, follow the Kingkiller Chronicle's most charming fae as he schemes and sneaks, dancing into trouble and back out again with uncanny grace. The Narrow Road Between Desires is Bast's story. In it he traces the old ways of making and breaking, following his heart even when doing so goes against his better judgement. After all, what good is caution if it keeps him from danger and delight?
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- Fiction
- Loveable Characters
- Character driven
- Strong Character Development
- Diverse Characters
- Weak Character Development
- Not Diverse Characters
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- Plot driven
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- A mix driven
- lighthearted
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ISBN 9780756419189 · Astra Publishing House