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)

432 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous medium-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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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 52%
fast 27%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 10% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

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