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justinsdrown's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first. Too much of the story relies on coincidence.
adamgolden's review against another edition
3.0
(3/5★)
Taking off from where the first book ended, I was pretty quickly let down by the first half of the book, which took place in Paris and Algeria. It just wasn't the same without Tarzan being in the jungle, doing Tarzan things. Still, there were some decent twists here and there, and Tarzan's feats are, as usual, heroic and over the top. Plus the half-arsed romance with Jane finally came to a fairly satisfying conclusion.
Taking off from where the first book ended, I was pretty quickly let down by the first half of the book, which took place in Paris and Algeria. It just wasn't the same without Tarzan being in the jungle, doing Tarzan things. Still, there were some decent twists here and there, and Tarzan's feats are, as usual, heroic and over the top. Plus the half-arsed romance with Jane finally came to a fairly satisfying conclusion.
shaekin's review against another edition
3.0
A few too many amazing coincidences for me, but a fun plot. Definitely still has a lot of casual racism.
sir_presh's review against another edition
4.0
Reading Tarzan was incredibly fun!!! Now i have to read something jyst as good next
novelideea's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
3.25
wagmore's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. Very entertaining. An adventure yarn from back in the days when adventure was possible.
fantasytravelerxv's review against another edition
3.0
The return of Tarzan: The adventures of Lord Greystoke book 2 by Edgar Rice Burroughs
SPOILERS for book 1 and 2.
The last book ended with Tarzan denying his birth right as the lost Lord Greystoke and hiding his love for Jane who intends to marry his cousin the new Lord Greystoke. With book 2 Tarzan is found travelling from America and Jane, to France where his friend D'Arnot lives. On the ship, Tarzan becomes embroiled in the affairs of the French minister of warfare and his wife, the Countess De Coude. The countess' brother Rokoff is a Russian spy whom has repeatedly badgered the countess and count in order to gain state secrets. Tarzan intervenes in one such matter, due his instincts to help a woman in need. The countess' love for her brother persuades Tarzan to let Rokoff get away, but he has made a terrible enemy in Rokoff. Rokoff repeatedly attempts to have Tarzan killed but Tarzan somehow prevails. After, Tarzan becomes restless with civil life, he agrees to go to Sidi Aissa (Algeria) and spy on a man named Gernois for the Count, who is reported to be selling state secrets. There he again chances upon Rokoff who seems to have dealings with Gernois. After thwarting their plans, Tarzan intends to sail back to France but is thrown overboard by Rokoff. Tarzan marooned in Africa, decides to give up on civilization and people, as he is still pining after Jane. Tarzan though doesn't realise Jane has been delaying her wedding and is on another ship heading around Africa, along with Rokoff in disguise. Their ship sinks and they end up marooned as well. Tarzan in the meanwhile has become king among a black tribe and discovered the riches of Opar. He eventually learns of Jane and the other Lord Greystoke being stranded in Africa. But doesn't reveal himself because of his jealous wrath. He however doesn't realise that Jane has since confessed she could not marry his cousin and loves him. But, when the strange ape men of Opar, abduct Jane to be sacrificed, Tarzan rescues her, they confess their love to each other and discover the other marooned survivors. Among them Rokoff. Rokoff again attempts to kill Tarzan, but fails and is taken into custody, state secrets safe.
It's a fun read to an extent. It reads easily, it reads fast, it does hold your attention well enough. But it also got a bit dreary at times to me personally. See, I like that Tarzan can reflect on what being civilized means to and extent as he notices that supposed western civilization, animals and black or arab tribes, all can be cruel and self-serving. But the prejudice is still there and it bothered me somewhat more than the first book. Also, I was just not really feeling the over dramatic moments of Tarzan the alpha male and the Tarzan/Countess de Coude attraction theme versus the Tarzan/Jane star-crossed lover angle. The Rokoff thing did become somewhat repetitive and his insertion into situations felt a bit too convenient at times. I also struggled with remembering the arab(I assume) naming of stuff, because I could not for the life of me pronounce it in my head even.
SPOILERS for book 1 and 2.
The last book ended with Tarzan denying his birth right as the lost Lord Greystoke and hiding his love for Jane who intends to marry his cousin the new Lord Greystoke. With book 2 Tarzan is found travelling from America and Jane, to France where his friend D'Arnot lives. On the ship, Tarzan becomes embroiled in the affairs of the French minister of warfare and his wife, the Countess De Coude. The countess' brother Rokoff is a Russian spy whom has repeatedly badgered the countess and count in order to gain state secrets. Tarzan intervenes in one such matter, due his instincts to help a woman in need. The countess' love for her brother persuades Tarzan to let Rokoff get away, but he has made a terrible enemy in Rokoff. Rokoff repeatedly attempts to have Tarzan killed but Tarzan somehow prevails. After, Tarzan becomes restless with civil life, he agrees to go to Sidi Aissa (Algeria) and spy on a man named Gernois for the Count, who is reported to be selling state secrets. There he again chances upon Rokoff who seems to have dealings with Gernois. After thwarting their plans, Tarzan intends to sail back to France but is thrown overboard by Rokoff. Tarzan marooned in Africa, decides to give up on civilization and people, as he is still pining after Jane. Tarzan though doesn't realise Jane has been delaying her wedding and is on another ship heading around Africa, along with Rokoff in disguise. Their ship sinks and they end up marooned as well. Tarzan in the meanwhile has become king among a black tribe and discovered the riches of Opar. He eventually learns of Jane and the other Lord Greystoke being stranded in Africa. But doesn't reveal himself because of his jealous wrath. He however doesn't realise that Jane has since confessed she could not marry his cousin and loves him. But, when the strange ape men of Opar, abduct Jane to be sacrificed, Tarzan rescues her, they confess their love to each other and discover the other marooned survivors. Among them Rokoff. Rokoff again attempts to kill Tarzan, but fails and is taken into custody, state secrets safe.
It's a fun read to an extent. It reads easily, it reads fast, it does hold your attention well enough. But it also got a bit dreary at times to me personally. See, I like that Tarzan can reflect on what being civilized means to and extent as he notices that supposed western civilization, animals and black or arab tribes, all can be cruel and self-serving. But the prejudice is still there and it bothered me somewhat more than the first book. Also, I was just not really feeling the over dramatic moments of Tarzan the alpha male and the Tarzan/Countess de Coude attraction theme versus the Tarzan/Jane star-crossed lover angle. The Rokoff thing did become somewhat repetitive and his insertion into situations felt a bit too convenient at times. I also struggled with remembering the arab(I assume) naming of stuff, because I could not for the life of me pronounce it in my head even.
billd's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
The Return of Tarzan is the 2nd book in the Tarzan of the Apes series by American author Edgar Rice Burroughs. It's been about 5 years since I read the first book. Like the first book and other Burroughs' adventures I've enjoyed, there is no lack of action in this novel.
The story follows Tarzan as he returns to Europe (specifically France), then onwards to Algeria and finally to the west coast of Africa from whence he started his life amongst the great apes. Tarzan leaves America after giving up on his desire to marry Jane Porter. He basically gives his rightful estate to his cousin, Jack Clayton, so he can marry Jane and she can live the life of comfort she deserves.
On his cruise he gets involved with a French couple and a Russian blackmailer, Rokoff, a nemesis who will crop up throughout this journey. Rokoff is determined to blackmail his sister and when Tarzan intervenes, is then determined to destroy Tarzan. Tarzan has a variety of adventures in Paris, then begins working for the French military, a job that takes him first to Algeria, and then when he gets on a ship to South Africa, a disaster which will see him wash ashore in western Africa.
It's an entertaining, action-filled adventure. Tarzan shows his strength of character, his class and at the same time, his barbaric power. Quit a mix. The final chapter is a satisfying ending and leads nicely into the next book. If you want to read an entertaining story, check this out. (3.0 stars)
The story follows Tarzan as he returns to Europe (specifically France), then onwards to Algeria and finally to the west coast of Africa from whence he started his life amongst the great apes. Tarzan leaves America after giving up on his desire to marry Jane Porter. He basically gives his rightful estate to his cousin, Jack Clayton, so he can marry Jane and she can live the life of comfort she deserves.
On his cruise he gets involved with a French couple and a Russian blackmailer, Rokoff, a nemesis who will crop up throughout this journey. Rokoff is determined to blackmail his sister and when Tarzan intervenes, is then determined to destroy Tarzan. Tarzan has a variety of adventures in Paris, then begins working for the French military, a job that takes him first to Algeria, and then when he gets on a ship to South Africa, a disaster which will see him wash ashore in western Africa.
It's an entertaining, action-filled adventure. Tarzan shows his strength of character, his class and at the same time, his barbaric power. Quit a mix. The final chapter is a satisfying ending and leads nicely into the next book. If you want to read an entertaining story, check this out. (3.0 stars)
morepagesplease's review against another edition
4.0
What a great read! I liked it even better than the first.