功夫和武俠小說是華人獨有的文化資產，而五、六年級生想必都曾聽過武俠小說大師金庸。他撰寫的系列著作，早就被改編、重製成數不清的影視作品、動漫與遊戲，可以說是全球華人文創的共同資產，也像是活水源頭。擁有如此地位的文字作品，當然隨之而來的就是不斷地被研讀、解析。而這本《六神磊磊讀金庸》正是一本內容豐富、觀點獨到的評論作品，指點金庸迷們如何看出門道，瞧出故事情節中的言外之意。
其實解析作品就像時下的二創一般，非常考驗作者本身是不是有料，能在雅俗共賞的大眾文學中，看出別人沒有察覺的隻字片語，而這點筆名六神磊磊的王曉磊確實是做到了。全書內容涵蓋了《射鵰英雄傳》及《神鵰俠侶》、《倚天屠龍記》、《書劍恩仇錄》、《雪山飛狐》及《飛狐外傳》、《連城訣》及《俠客行》、《天龍八部》、《笑傲江湖》、《鹿鼎記》，挑了金庸武俠系列中最知名的作品。評論的角度相當五花八門，從最單純的兩性關係／戀愛學，到職場處事／成功學，甚至討論到組織管理／企業文化等。其實這些觀點與智慧，都是王曉磊本身肚子裡的墨水，只能透過金庸文學的內容牽引出來，讓讀者們更能心領神會。
能讓評論者各抒己見、自由發揮，又顯出原作小說的人物個性塑造何等生動、深刻，有如真人般活靈活現。如同王曉磊在書中所言，一流的小說家是由書中人物帶動故事走向，相反地，二、三流的小說家才會以故事當主體，角色只是像表演般唸台詞推進劇情。書中講到武當派和少林寺對武學研究的經營，有著形式主義和實用主義的分別，完全能帶入企業經營裡有沒有積極進取的研發精神。最後也提到《鹿鼎記》的故事中，金老爺子在角色的描述上，已經超脫正邪兩派的非黑即白，絕大多數的人都是黑裡摻灰的灰色地帶，些許透顯出後期他對人間世事的體悟。
隨著短影音、網路文學的普及與興盛，新一代的年輕人是否願意給金庸文學一個機會，好好坐下來享受這些經典巨作，是個大問哉。但可以肯定的是，要充分享受閱讀《六神磊磊讀金庸》的樂趣，讀者非得是下過功夫看過一回金庸作品，並且有點年歲、有點社會經驗，才能體會出評論裡講的觀點和道理。那不是流於空想和好發議論，而是踩過人生中種種的雷，才累積出的點滴心得。
Kung fu and martial arts novels are unique cultural treasures of Chinese people. People who grew up in the 1970s and 1980s have probably heard of Jin Yong, one of the most famous writers of martial arts novels. His works have long been adapted and remade into countless movies, TV shows, anime, and video games. They can be seen as a shared cultural treasure of Chinese people around the world, and also as a source of endless creative inspiration. Works of literature with such an important place in Chinese culture are naturally studied and analyzed again and again. This book, *Liu Shen Lei Lei Reads Jin Yong*, is a rich and interesting collection of essays with many unique ideas. It shows Jin Yong's fans how to look deeper into his stories and discover the hidden meanings behind the plots.
Actually, analyzing a work is a lot like today's "fan creations." It really tests whether the writer has something to offer. The writer needs to find things that other people have not noticed in popular literature that can be enjoyed by both serious readers and ordinary readers. And Wang Xiaolei, who writes under the pen name "Liu Shen Lei Lei," has certainly done that. The book covers some of Jin Yong's most famous works, including *The Legend of the Condor Heroes*, *The Return of the Condor Heroes*, *The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber*, *The Book and the Sword*, *Fox Volant of the Snowy Mountain*, *The Young Flying Fox*, *A Deadly Secret*, *Ode to Gallantry*, *The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils*, *The Smiling, Proud Wanderer*, and *The Deer and the Cauldron*. The topics discussed are also very diverse, ranging from simple topics such as relationships between men and women and love, to dealing with people at work and the secrets of success. The book even talks about organizational management and company culture. In fact, these ideas and insights all come from Wang Xiaolei's own knowledge and experience. Jin Yong's stories simply provide the material that brings these ideas out, allowing readers to understand them more deeply.
The fact that commentators can freely express their own opinions and develop their own ideas also shows how vivid and deep the characters in the original novels are. They feel almost like real people. As Wang Xiaolei says in the book, a first-class novelist lets the characters drive the story forward. In contrast, second- and third-rate novelists make the story the main focus, while the characters simply say their lines and move the plot along like actors on a stage. The book also discusses how the Wudang School and Shaolin Temple approach the study and development of martial arts. One represents more of a formalistic approach, while the other is more practical. This can easily be compared with whether a company has an active and progressive spirit when it comes to research and development. The book also talks about *The Deer and the Cauldron*. In this story, Jin Yong's descriptions of his characters have moved beyond the simple idea of good versus evil. Most people are neither completely good nor completely evil. Instead, they exist somewhere in the gray area between black and white. This seems to show some of Jin Yong's later thoughts and understanding of human nature and the world.
With the growing popularity of short videos and online literature, it is a big question whether the younger generation will give Jin Yong's works a chance and sit down to enjoy these classic masterpieces. But one thing is certain. To fully enjoy reading *Liu Shen Lei Lei Reads Jin Yong*, readers need to have spent some time reading Jin Yong's works themselves. It also helps to have some age and some experience in life. Only then can they truly understand the ideas and lessons discussed in the book. These are not simply ideas made up in one's head or empty opinions. They are small pieces of wisdom gained from going through all kinds of difficulties and problems in life.
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