I recently read the CUHK Series novel “Fox Valant of the Snowy Mountain” by Jin Yang.

Language & Style

The translator used archaic or formal English, requiring dictionary lookups on the Kindle. I grew to appreciate this distinctive tone.

Narrative Structure

The book employs a multi-perspective storytelling technique similar to recent films. Characters introduced early as antagonists are revealed to be heroic when viewed through other characters’ perspectives—a psychologically interesting approach that creates initial bias.

Central Theme

The story explores pride’s dual nature—sometimes motivating, sometimes destructive. I found myself reflecting on personal experiences with pride. Have you ever had the feeling of meeting the sky above the sky?

Skill Development Question

A character gains martial prowess from reading a scroll fragment. I question this plausibility—while instructional books and videos help, they cannot fully capture the feelings behind a number of techniques without a teacher’s guidance.

Conclusion

It was a good read, though I regretted the open ending.