fenlandbard's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
nickjagged's review
Relentlessly jocular, lacks anything that could really be called emotionally compelling.
bluebirdegf's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A nice summary of the beginning and end of Journey to the West, but a lot of the actual journey was cut out. Still gets the idea across and retains the original's charm!
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, and Torture
mousebrat's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
4.25
megancassidy's review
adventurous
funny
informative
mysterious
slow-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
4.0
coriabc3d's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
reiicho's review
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sloshydolphin's review against another edition
3.0
I did not realise this was abridged until half way through and to be honest much as i love the story of Monkey this was about the right amount for me. I do not think i could have made it through the 4 volumes of the unabridged book.
h3dakota's review against another edition
3.0
I think some of the pieces left out makes this translated version a bit disjointed, hence 3 stars. Read this one for my World Lit class, but would have likely read it sooner or later anyway. I love classic epic stories.