Monkey: Folk Novel of China by Wu Ch'êng-Ên

Monkey: Folk Novel of China

Wu Ch'êng-Ên with Arthur Waley (Translator)

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Description

Also known as Journey to the West, Wu Ch'êng-ên's Monkey is one of the Four Great Classical Novels in Chinese literature, translated by Arthur Waley in Penguin Classics. Monkey depicts the adventures of Prince Tripitaka, a young Buddhist pries...

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Community Reviews Summary of 178 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 60%
lighthearted 40%
reflective 40%
challenging 20%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.94

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