This is a 4.5 Star Review 
 Okay, here's the thing: this book has a lot of pacing issues. BUT I don't care. This series is simply one of most enjoyable reads I've had in years. I love the beautiful language of Mr. Rothfuss, the complex world and cultures, the intricately woven plot and the fascinating characters. There were a few times that I wanted Kvothe to move on to a different plot point, but they were few and far between. Plus, everything came together so well in the end that I find myself at a loss to what could have been done differently. 
 Another issue that many people seem to have is with Kvothe himself, about how he's too perfect, how he accomplishes everything that he sets his mind to, that he's the best at everything. I have two things to say about that: 1) This story is supposed to almost deify Kvothe. He is basically Taborlin the Great. He is supposed to be that good at everything because he IS that awesome. 2) I think the author does a wonderful job of showing that some things come less easily to Kvothe, that some people are better than him at certain things (Devi' s schooling Kvothe in a sympathy duel is a pretty major plot point), and that he works diligently to become that good (the chapters with the Ademre are evidence of this). Kvothe has a myriad of other flaws that balance out his prodigy, genius abilities, so, all together, I think that leaves Kvothe as a dynamic and very real character. As almost everything in the series is told from his perspective, I think the books are fantastic just the way they are, and I cannot wait for Day 3.