The Wise Man's Fear: the kingkiller chronicles, day 2 by Patrick Rothfuss

In Rothfuss's first book, The Name of the Wind, we're introduced to Kvothe, a legendary arcanist turned innkeeper.  Now we learn more about the real events behind the legend. For example, according to the legend, Kvothe was a brilliant student who completed three years study in less than six months.  In reality, Kvothe had to accelerate his studies because he didn't have enough money to pay for three years of tuition. (I could really relate to Kvothe's constant preoccupation with his finances!)   Rothfuss takes his time telling Kvothe's adventures and introducing the people he meets along the way.  An engrossing read! 999 pages.