Monkey: Folk Novel of China by Wu Ch'eng-En

Monkey: Folk Novel of China

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

320 pages • first pub 1592 (editions)

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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 1,021 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
funny 79%
lighthearted 60%
reflective 16%
inspiring 14%
challenging 8%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
relaxing 8%
mysterious 6%
dark 4%
emotional 3%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 38%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 32% | Character: 26%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.89

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