Monkey: Journey to the West by Wu Ch'eng-En, Wu Ch'eng-En

Monkey: Journey to the West

Wu Ch'eng-En, Wu Ch'eng-En with Arthur Waley (Translator)

11 hours, 39 minutes • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous reflective medium-paced

Description

Probably the most popular book in the history of the Far East, this classic sixteenth-century novel is a combination of picaresque novel and folk epic that mixes satire, allegory, and history into a rollicking adventure. It is the story of the rog...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 70%
lighthearted 52%
reflective 23%
inspiring 11%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 43%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 38% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

4.13

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