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Synopsis
Deep below the University, there is a dark place. Few people know of it: a broken web of ancient passageways and abandoned rooms. A young woman lives there, tucked among the sprawling tunnels of the Underthing, snug in the heart of this forgotten place. Her name is Auri, and she is full of mysteries. The Slow Regard of Silent Things is a brief, bittersweet glimpse of Auri’s life, a small adventure all her own. At once joyous and haunting, this story offers a chance to see the world through Auri’s eyes. And it gives the reader a chance to learn things that only Auri knows.... In this book, Patrick Rothfuss brings us into the world of one of The Kingkiller Chronicle’s most enigmatic characters. Full of secrets and mysteries, The Slow Regard of Silent Things is the story of a broken girl trying to live in a broken world.
Is A Slow Regard of Silent Things appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This literary fantasy novella follows a mentally fragile young woman living alone in underground tunnels, exploring themes of mental illness, isolation, and finding meaning in small rituals. No violence, romance, or profanity, but the portrayal of a 'broken girl' may be emotionally complex.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include mental illness and isolation.
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Who'll love this
Teens will experience a poetic, intimate portrait of a unique character finding joy and purpose in her hidden world.