A Hero Born: The Definitive Edition by Anna Holmwood, Jin Yong

A Hero Born: The Definitive Edition

The Legend of the Condor Heroes #1

Anna Holmwood, Jin Yong

432 pages first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous emotional fast-paced

Description

Now in English for the first time!Set in ancient China, in a world where kung fu is magic, kingdoms vie for power and the battle to become the ultimate kung fu master unfolds, an unlikely hero is born... in the first book in the epic Legends of th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
reflective 66%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

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3.52

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