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Dark Fantasy

Dark fantasy is a fantasy sub-genre that often incorporates horror or other elements of the macabre. It is characterized by its darker and often more adult themes, as well as its emphasis on the supernatural and paranormal. Dark fantasy often features morally ambiguous or flawed characters, who may be struggling with their own inner demons as well as external threats. It may also have more graphic or violent content than other sub-genres of fantasy, with a focus on horror or terror. The setting may be a fictional world or a version of our own world that has been twisted or distorted by supernatural or demonic forces. Themes may include death, loss, madness, and the consequences of power and corruption.

Patrick Rothfuss – The Name of the Wind

The Name of the Wind is the first installment of the Kingkiller Chronicle, a trilogy concerning the main character Kvothe, his quest for revenge and his struggles along the way. The novel is written as a story-within-a-story in which Kvothe narrates his autobiography to Chronicler, a legendary scribe. The reader does not only follow Kvothe’s adventures but also sees them through Chroniclers present day perspective.

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