Fiction / Cultivation (Chinese martial arts with magic and medicine)
316 pages / 2492 KB
5 Stars
This book was my introduction to the Cultivation genre of Chinese martial arts stories, and to Tao Wong’s writing. I’m not sure I totally understand what ‘cultivation’ means, but as I read more of the stories, I’m sure I’ll figure it out.
There are Chinese words and phrases used throughout the book, but they are explained, so the reader is not left hanging and scratching and trying to figure out what the author meant.
The protagonist, Long Wu Ying is a seventeen year old peasant who is conscripted into the army and though not the sharpest sword in the box, he’s honest, true, and brave. He is credited with saving his army and rewarded by being allowed to join a sect (think Shaolin type school) and to train with them.
We get to go along on some great adventures, with the promise of many more to come. Of course, it couldn’t be a series without an antagonist who also comes along for the ride. To make it better, neither Wu Ying nor us know why the great animosity, other than Wu Ying is loyal, brave, and true—and a peasant.
If you like adventure stories, especially martial arts and magic, give this series a try. Now, I’m off to read another one of Tao Wong’s books. Great fun, great escape!
Thank you for reading! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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