The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 1 by Wu Cheng'en

The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 1

The Journey to the West #1

Wu Cheng'en with Anthony C. Yu (Translator)

552 pages first pub 1592 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous reflective medium-paced

Description

Anthony C. Yu's translation of The Journey to the West, initially published in 1983, introduced English-speaking audiences to the classic Chinese novel in its entirety for the first time. Written in the sixteenth century, The Journey to the West t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 24 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 75%
lighthearted 62%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%
reflective 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Average rating

4.32

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