The Rise and Fall of Patrick Rothfuss 

What are your thoughts on the King Killer Chronicles?

"The Long Journey of No Books" sounds, ironically, like a Rothfuss title

I don't knock the guy for having writers block. I've tried to write and I keenly feel the pain of writing yourself into a corner or just running out of imagination or motivation to continue a piece that is, as of yet, half-finished. You can't force creativity and I'd rather he not write a book than write a mediocre, phoned-in one and end up ruining his previous titles by capping them off with crap. What I really, REALLY dislike is lies. If you're stuck, say that. If you gave up on a series, just admit it. Don't string people along and sell them horse manure on your progress or your intentions.

I loved the first 2 books (don’t know about best written ever), but they were well written & fun. And then I forgot he existed 😂 I gave up on a 3rd book long ago. This is why I’m writing all 3 in my trilogy at once, THEN releasing back to back. And never writing a trilogy again 😂 F’n hard! Props to series writers who can do it 😳👏

The thumbnail says “Rise an fall” 😭

I’m still a fan of Rothfuss. I totally get writers block and perfectionism, so I tend to cut him slack on that. Breaking the fundraiser promise isn’t cool though.

had to put this on 1.5 speed to keep from getting bored. but i agree that im kinda over it, even if he does finally release the last book. i totally devoured the first two books, so its a shame to see it fizzle out like this. it did seem like he kinda painted himself into a corner tho, as i recall at the end of book 2 he was still in school. like the equivalent of being a sophomore. and then had to get all the way to killing the big bad by the end of his next book. rothfuss has such a meticulous writing style, i dont think he couldve upped the pace and still been happy with it. ah well, another missed opportunity. but, theres a million other fantasy authors out there. ive actually been getting into the ACOTAR series lately to see what the fuss is all about, and yall those books are wild

The books are objectively incredible. No story is perfect, and there will always be holes to poke. But we are lucky to have had the 2 books so far. I sympathise with PR when it comes to writers block, and mental health stuff. I genuinely wish him all the best. These videos highlighting his pitfalls and mistakes heavily contribute to his writers block and state of his mental health. What I don’t agree with, and I feel was disingenuous, was the promise of the DOS chapter. He needs to right that wrong simply because people parted with money in order to hear the elusive chapter. I believe that is the ONLY gripe people can rightly have with PR. The rest is none of our business, we are not owed a story.

I was bamboozled into reading the frst book. I think it's one of the worst books I've ever read. I cringed when he taught a professor in his fist day of class, or people cried when he played the lute. It was nonsense. To top it all off, there wasn't even a story. Things happened, I guess. He paid tuition. Was the climax the dug addicted dragon?

...name of the wind was very good...not perfect, but very enjoyable... ...wise mans fear was nowhere near as good, but still enjoyable... ...dont think anyone will ever find out what doors of stone will be like...i think its going to be like waiting for clive barkers 3rd book of the art...YES CLIVE, some of us are still waiting!!!

do one for Grrm

Dude got away with everything, but finally people drew a line at him ghosting donors of his own charity.

Why do you talk so slow you bored me to death after 30 seconds

I do not believe he has fallen. In fact, the Narrow Road Between Desires dropped a weeks ago. It's in my TBR pile, next on the list. There are many authors who have still have sequels TBD coming up on the 10+ year mark. Nobody faults Scott Lynch for not releasing The Thorn of Emberlain yet.