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339 pages • first pub 1592 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141393445
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 11 February 2021
Description
A shape-shifting trickster on a kung-fu quest for eternal life, Monkey King is one of the most memorable superheroes in world literature. High-spirited and omni-talented, he can transform himself into whatever he chooses and turn each of his body'...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,030 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Violence, Death, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Suicide, War, PregnancyMinor
Torture, Misogyny, Animal cruelty339 pages • first pub 1592 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141393445
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 11 February 2021
Description
A shape-shifting trickster on a kung-fu quest for eternal life, Monkey King is one of the most memorable superheroes in world literature. High-spirited and omni-talented, he can transform himself into whatever he chooses and turn each of his body'...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,030 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Suicide, War, PregnancyMinor
Torture, Misogyny, Animal cruelty