The Monkey King's Amazing Adventures: A Journey to the West in Search of Enlightenment. China's Most Famous Traditional Novel by Wu Ch'eng-En

The Monkey King's Amazing Adventures: A Journey to the West in Search of Enlightenment. China's Most Famous Traditional Novel

Wu Ch'eng-En with Timothy Richard (Translator)

256 pages • first pub 1592 (editions)

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Description

This classic Chinese epic features a new introduction by Daniel Kane, Head of Chinese Studies at Macquarie University and Cultural Counselor at the Australian Embassy in Beijing in 1996. China's most famous traditional novel, The Monkey King's Ama...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
funny 79%
lighthearted 61%
reflective 16%
inspiring 15%
mysterious 8%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
relaxing 6%
emotional 3%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 37%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 31% | Character: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.88

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