Fantastical stories, especially that of mythical variety, to say the least, are not my favorite. So I didn’t exactly enjoy this read but, I did think the inclusion of poetry was an interesting way to enhance storytelling. Also, what I am able to appreciate as well is the hope that the story inspires: “nothing is impossible.”
That alone is what all literature should be able to do–inspire and transport readers. In words, we should be able to escape realities of our world and transcend boundaries of time. This is exactly what Journey to the West does; it takes readers on an unforgettable voyage that will encourage them to rise to any challenge. And for that, I didn’t mind so much my journey to the west.
