Monkey: A Journey to the West by Arthur Waley, Wu Cheng'en

Monkey: A Journey to the West

Arthur Waley, Wu Cheng'en

352 pages first pub 1592 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous reflective fast-paced

Description

Probably the most popular book in the history of the Far East, this classic combination of picaresque novel and folk epic mixes satire, allegory, and history into a rollicking tale. It is the story of the rougish Monkey and his encounters with maj...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 85%
lighthearted 71%
reflective 28%
mysterious 14%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 42%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.13

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