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This was an exiting novel from the start. The main character, Kvothe, is a bar keep hiding from his enemies, and from his past, but is overtaken by the master chronicler, who very much wants his story. Kvothe tells his tale exellantly, no doubt because he grew part of the Ruh, profesional story tellers, actors, and all around basic entertainers. Only the Ruh happen to be the best. Kvothe learns from an Archenist who joins the troupe and so begins his higher education. When one night his entire troupe is killed his life task is established and he knows undoubtedly who did it, the Chandrian. Many call them demons but little is truly known about them; this is where Kvothe must start. He makes his way to the University and miracuously gets in having the University pay HIM to be a student. The tale is frought with adventures and hinges on his quest to find the chandrian and his upbringing. I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to get my hands on the sequal. This is epitome fantasy at its finest! Anybody who likes magic and a good story will love this book.
