Monkey: Folk Novel of China
by Wu Ch'eng-en
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Book Reviews of Monkey: Folk Novel of China
Book Review: A wonderful intrduction to Asian thought and religion by fo
Summary: 5 Stars
A wonderful introduction to Asian thought and religion by folk tale. The Monkey who comes to life from stone, becomes an earthly Hercules like demi-god emissary between the Heavens and Earth. Impossible not to like his haughtiness, including the philosphical/mystical name for himself ..."Aware of Vacuity" ... that Monkey displays, including his battles and accomplishments ... wearing well the title of "Great Sage ....Equal of Heaven".Arthur Waley is one of the finest English translators of Chinese literature; and is also known for his fine edition of the Book of Songs.
Book Review: Beware of printer error
Summary: 4 Stars
The copy that Amazon sent was misbound at the printer: pages 119 through 150 appear twice in succession, while pages 151 through 182 are missing. My copy is the 46th printing of the 7th edition (Grove Press). Unless you can confirm in advance that your copy will be a corrected printing, or you are willing to return the book, I recommend getting the book where you can inspect it first.
(Note: I'm required to give the book a star rating in order to post this warning. Please discount this rating as an evaluation of the book's content.)
Book Review: This is magic!
Summary: 4 Stars
What a wonderful translation of this classic text. Fans of Chineses mythology and the classic Japanese cult TV show will be enthralled by this text. The book appeals to all ages and mental capacities much like an episode of the Simpsons also does. There are many moral messages portrayed and lots of classically funny moments. Read with intense focus of the adventures of the holy fool Tripitaka, the over confident Monkey, the glutful Pigsy and the philosophical Sandy as they travel to India for the scriptures to save mankind. Enjoy!Book Review: The best book I've ever read in my life....so far.
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the best books I've read in all my life. The characters have been borrowed and turned into many different characters in film and animation, but to read the original makes all the imitations pale in comparison. Minus a few chapters, Mr. Waley has achieved the unthinkable: the best western translation of one of China's best kept secrets. A stone monkey, brought to life by the powers of heaven and earth and how he was never satisfied until he got everything he wanted, by any means neccesary. Top notch!Book Review: A Mystical Story about a Stone Monkey
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is excellent. It's one of my favorites that I keep coming back to reread every couple of years. I love the part where monkey bets buddha that he can fly to the edge of existance and flies to what appears to be the 4 pillars that hold up the universe. He then pee's on one of them and returns to mock buddha. Buddha smiles, tells monkey that he never even left buddha's palm and holds out his hand for monkey to smell.
anyways, This is a great book and I recomend everyone read it!