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The Narrow Road Between Desires
- A Kingkiller Chronicle Novella
- Narrated by: Rupert Degas, Patrick Rothfuss
- Length: 4 hrs and 21 mins
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Summary
The Number One 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, 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?
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
Critic reviews
'He's bloody good, this Rothfuss guy' - George R R Martin
'The characters are real and the magic is true' - Robin Hobb
'Masterful ... There is a beauty to Pat's writing that defies description' - Brandon Sanderson
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- Matthew Wilkinson
- 20-11-23
exceptional
Outstandingly fun tale. Loved hearing more about Bast. Quick hit before the final book comes out.
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- Elessar
- 29-12-23
What will you give me for this?
A little insight into a loveable magical creature who if you know Patrick’s work you know you want to know more about. The only down side of this book is that it makes you crave more, Thankyou
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- Anonymous User
- 22-11-23
Brilliant
Always a pleasure and a wonderful listen. Escape to the world this series of books provides. The words are like leaves floating in a gentle stream, you can't keep your eyes off the leaves as they go by.
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- George Swinfield
- 04-01-24
Fantastic work
Smashed it again Rothfuss! Loved the characters and the usual layers upon layers, I’ll be waiting patiently for whatever comes next!
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- Amazon Customer
- 29-01-24
Very enjoyable but short.
Adds to the story of bast very well, I enjoyed it, I just wish it was longer.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-02-24
I love your books. you know this already :D
but please, don't be so hard on yourself!!! what makes a professional is subjective!
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- ContraMundis
- 28-02-24
This was great but...
The story is a touching slice of life, centered around the charismatic Bast and his various machinations in the sleepy village of nowhere.
Rupert performance is Stella as always, it's bitter sweet and touching, beautifully written, but for all that it's not new.
COME ON PAT... let it out the kettle its been stewing long enough....
Where's book 3...
this only made me hunger more for it, naturally well need to wait for Sanderson to be drafted in to finish. I pray I live long enough to see its conclusion.
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- Genevieve
- 14-11-23
The writer’s process is complicated & if this helps, it just means extra Kingkiller books for me!
I am so excited to have this short story of Bast expanded! What an incredible character…
All of these Kingkiller books have changed my life, changed me, with their depth & substance. I listen when the world is too much for me. And always hear something new.
I’ve listened to the original mini-story so many times! I got the audiobook as always - Rupert Degas is king - but when I heard of new ‘illustrations’ I had to buy the Hardcover also :)
There is none of the negativity in me that others have, I have so much joy from the books released already, and if the last book/s take a long time then maybe it’s because I accept they’re worth waiting for :) And the best things in life are worth waiting for.
You don’t want the first book that comes along, the longest, the biggest. You want the one that fits you. (fans will understand this nod to the work)
I feel blessed that Patrick Rothfuss dains to share his incredible words with us. He is an amazing human being. Fallible as we all are. But unique and special as not many of us are.
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- MsFairyViolet
- 23-11-23
Heartwarming and enjoyable
Like The Slow Regard of Silent Things, Patrick once again wrote a story about people, fantasy and the mondain existent of the slightly weird. Which makes my little weirdo heart full and satisfied.
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- Embalina
- 04-12-23
Great filler before book 3
Nice to get more of the Bast backstory, though as always with Patrick am left wanting more :)
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