Monkey: A Journey to the West by David Kherdian

Monkey: A Journey to the West

David Kherdian

224 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced
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Part spiritual pilgrimage, part historical epic, the folk novel Journey to the West, which came to be known as Monkey, is the most popular classic of Asian literature. Originally written in the sixteenth century, it is the story of the adventures ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 60%
inspiring 40%
mysterious 40%
reflective 40%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 20%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.44

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