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A review by citrusuniverse
Monkey King: Journey to the West by Wu Ch'eng-En
adventurous
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.25
I love when an introduction prepares you for the novel. The historical criticism at the beginning provides a nice framework for the importance/context of Journey to the West.
The actual text however is fresh and exciting. Action filled, fast paced, comedic and poking at authority, it's clear how this story and character serves as the inspiration of anime, martial artists and superheroes. Excellent mythology told in great detail, a fun read with unforgettable characters.
The actual text however is fresh and exciting. Action filled, fast paced, comedic and poking at authority, it's clear how this story and character serves as the inspiration of anime, martial artists and superheroes. Excellent mythology told in great detail, a fun read with unforgettable characters.