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

The Journey to the West, Volume 1

The Journey to the West #1

Wu Cheng'en

530 pages • first pub 1592 (editions) user-added

fiction classics fantasy adventurous reflective medium-paced

Description

First published in 1592, The Journey to the West, volume I, comprises the first twenty-five chapters of Anthony C. Yu's four-volume translation of Hsi-yu Chi, one of the most beloved classics of Chinese literature. The fantastic tale recounts the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 100%
challenging 40%
dark 20%
emotional 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

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4.0

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