A review by 88nmpd
Monkey King: Journey to the West by Wu Ch'eng-En

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Having read a lot of Dragon Ball as a child, many images evoked by the book were Son Goku travelling with a monk. It’s a fascinating story and its cultural influence makes it astonishing. I can only recommend reading it and learning more about where much of Asian lore developed from