A Hero Born: The Definitive Edition by Jin Yong

A Hero Born: The Definitive Edition

Legends of the Condor Heroes #1

Jin Yong with Anna Holmwood (Translator)

416 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous medium-paced

Description

The epic Chinese classic and phenomenon published in the US for the first time Featured in iO9's 2019 Fall Preview. 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 mast...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 27%
funny 20%
mysterious 17%
challenging 9%
emotional 9%
inspiring 8%
tense 7%
hopeful 6%
reflective 6%
dark 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 27%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 44% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%

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