I, Sun Wukong, Summon the Gods to Their Deaths

"If you encounter danger, clench your fists and shout 'Great Sage Equal to Heaven,' and I'll come to your rescue!" Monkey King has always been my childhood idol. I've read many Journey to the West derivative novels, but they all seemed to lack something, even though they were all very well written.

I hesitated for a long time between giving this book five stars and four stars, but finally gave it five stars. Now let me talk about my "review," haha. The author's writing is decent; while not exactly seasoned, it's certainly steady. The plot is a highlight, especially its social commentary. You can enjoy it without thinking too much, or you can read it with a critical eye.

I stayed up all night to read the latest chapter, and it was so captivating! This is my first time writing a book review because it truly amazed me! Journey to the West is a grand epic, and to build upon that foundation to create an even grander world demonstrates the author's dedication and skill!

A masterpiece that completely surpasses the original! In the original story, after Sun Wukong emerged from the Five Elements Mountain, he lost his former invincible power, becoming only a timid and subservient figure. Gone was his spirit of chivalry and revenge; he was merely a soulless puppet. This work, however, allows us to see again the brave, resourceful, and naturally gifted intelligent stone monkey! Highly recommended!

The author's portrayal of Sun Wukong is very successful. After his rebirth, he is more mature and wiser, but his stubbornness and rebellious spirit remain unchanged. Other characters, such as the gods of Heaven, are also vividly characterized. Their interactions and battles with Sun Wukong make the whole story more exciting, and the characters come alive on the page.

Having read the previous chapters, the plot and setting are quite novel. Sun Wukong reincarnates five hundred times, merely a pawn, until he finally realizes his mistake and decides to destroy the hypocritical Heavenly Court. In terms of writing style, at first glance it seemed a bit like "The Dragon King Reborn," but with a crooked mouth 😅.

I've finished reading it. Although the overall plot is a bit messy and the power levels become somewhat inconsistent later on, the author did a pretty good job with character development and environmental description. Personally, I found the section about the shattered Nine Provinces a bit boring, even though I knew it was necessary for later plot developments and had profound meaning, it just…

I'm giving it five stars as encouragement. Let's see how it goes from here on out. This novel is really good. Although some plot points don't hold up to close scrutiny, the logic is generally consistent on the surface. It's quite suitable for relaxing listening. I hope the author doesn't drag out the pace; a faster pace and more decisive action would be better.

I read it at a leisurely pace, and by the end, I almost cried. This book is so well-written! It truly feels like the author has thoroughly grasped the essence of Journey to the West. The human relationships and social interactions are incredibly realistic; the good is genuinely good, the bad is genuinely bad, and even the indifferent are quite similar to those in the real world.

Although I felt the ending could have been better, I still really liked it; it was so well-written, with perfect logic throughout. It's just that so many people survived the fake pilgrimage except for the Bull Demon King. Oh well, if he didn't survive, then it wouldn't be such a pity if his true feelings weren't revealed.