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

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

This adaptation reads like my favorite saturday morning cartoon- its fun, fast paced, and instantly immersive. Monkey's cyclical journey to enlightenment was filled with interesting action sequences. The idea of a bureaucratic hell was hilarious to me and overall I really enjoyed reading it.