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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
Via Levar Burton Reads. I had a hard time getting into this one. The characters didn't grab me, and their motivations didn't make sense. I did like the end.
An interesting look at a martial arts school, where the Sifu and a new student are both struggling with their ego in different ways, and eventually find a way to connect. My experience with the hard martial arts is minimal, but I have many years of taiji practice, and the connections and relationship just feel right to me.
Rather than delve into spoilers, I'll just include a quote that I believe comes from Cheng Man'Ching (which I may be mangling, but the gist is there): "If you push me 100 times and I only push you once, I have had 100 chances to learn, and you have had only 1". Both central characters would have benefited from having this idea in mind.
Rather than delve into spoilers, I'll just include a quote that I believe comes from Cheng Man'Ching (which I may be mangling, but the gist is there): "If you push me 100 times and I only push you once, I have had 100 chances to learn, and you have had only 1". Both central characters would have benefited from having this idea in mind.
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Kwoon is a fascinating short story that follows the spiritual journey of a martial arts teacher on Chicago's South Side. With LeVar's superb narration the unexpected turn the story took was even more impactful.
lighthearted
medium-paced
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I listened to this story via LeVar Burton Reads. Though I enjoyed it, like others, it didn't quite move me like other stories from that podcast have. I also felt like the ending was a bit abrupt and could have been fleshed out more. I appreciated the shift in perspective in the middle of the story from the protagonist to the "antagonist" so to speak. All in all, an enjoyable read/listen which I would highly recommend.
Levar Burton Reads.
Interesting characters, not much else going on for me honestly.
Interesting characters, not much else going on for me honestly.