The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 1 by Wu Ch'eng-En

The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 1

The Journey to the West #1

Wu Ch'eng-En with Anthony C. Yu (Translator)

552 pages first pub 1592 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous reflective medium-paced
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Anthony C. Yu's translation of The Journey to the West, initially published in 1983, introduced English-speaking audiences to the classic Chinese novel in its entirety for the first time. Written in the sixteenth century, The Journey to the West t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
funny 63%
lighthearted 54%
challenging 18%
informative 18%
reflective 18%
emotional 9%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 9%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

4.29

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