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adventurous funny medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Not interesting
adventurous funny reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Monkey King, as presented clearly and with charming British trappings by Julia Lovell, is a whimsical and magical romp through China with fun characters, a strangely amusing level of heavenly litigiousness, and a simple yet engaging plot. Also I love that this book (or at least this translation - I haven't read others) basically includes the prequel within the original book. Very fun.

Great - 8/10

A magical monkey and a motley gang of Buddhist Pilgrims make an obstacle-filled journey to the West.
adventurous funny informative medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
adventurous funny inspiring reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

what a hoot and a half

3.5 stars