A Hero Born by Jin Yong – 2 Stars
Publisher: St.
Martin ’s Press
ISBN: 9781250220608
I suppose my expectation was to
read a saga similar to Shogan by
James Clavell where history flowed out of the story while the plot covered
centuries and several volumes. Was I surprised when my mind became saturated
with silly Kung Fu movements, names, and skirmish after skirmish that contributed
to the advertised saga. Grammatically it is well written, a reflection of the
translator I presume. The underlying plot of two children born to Song parents
who were killed by Jin terrorists, manipulators and controllers of the
governments for years, who reunite as sworn brothers under the Mongolian leader
Genghis Khan was inviting. The continuous Kung Fu was a bit Beyond the Tallest
Elephant Head and as interesting as the Boring Boar Trips on Chestnuts
movement. Sorry, I just had to create my own nonsensical phrases to illustrate
what is, I guess, the image of Chinese fantasy distributed throughout. I love
Sci Fi and Fantasies; but, this was far too consuming for the enjoyment
obtained -- 11 more volumes of this? No thanks. I’ll be generous and rate it a
2.
Reviewer: Rich
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