“There's looking and there's looking. When some men look at you it's a greasy thing. It makes you want to have a bath. With other men it's nice. It helps you know you're beautiful.”

A contemporary American novelist and fantasy writer, Patrick Rothfuss is best known for his acclaimed *Kingkiller Chronicle* series, which blends intricate world-building with lyrical prose. His debut novel, *The Name of the Wind*, earned widespread praise for its rich storytelling and vivid character development.