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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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- 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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- DrSW
- 19-12-23
Magical story craft
Poignant and I loved seeing into Basts world, not what I expected but very good. Excellent narration too
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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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- Lukas S.
- 03-02-24
Perfect little novella, beautifully crafted
Rothfuss writes like your favourite drink. You can savour the flavour of each carefully selected word at a sipping pace, searching for tastes you might have missed before, or down it and go back for seconds, and you'll enjoy it either way. Nobody writes like Rothfuss.
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- Andrew Casey
- 15-11-23
Excellent
Excellent as I have come to expect and love from Mr. Rothfuss. I wait with baited breath for the next book.
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- "jacko104"
- 03-12-23
What’s not to love
So easy to fall back in to Pats world and magic to learn a little more about Bast. Hopefully the doors of stone are coming
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- Stephanie
- 21-12-23
Thoroughly Enjoyable
Beautifully read, relatable characters, magical, entrancing, perfect little listen. I don’t like to spend whole credit on something so brief but this is a quality over quantity purchase, with no regrets. Delightful
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- Anonymous User
- 08-02-24
I love this universe
both the Author and the voice actor are amazing! I have listened to every single book in this series and love all of them!
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- Jordan
- 26-03-24
Short summary of my opinions.
Love the expanded story. Happy to hear Rupert Degas continuing to read the series.
Versatile, could be read before Book 1: The Name of the Wind. Or either side of the main trilogy.
A welcome addition leaving me in hopeful anticipation for more.
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