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calbowen's review against another edition
4.0
This is not the Tarzan from television, but the true Tarzan from the mind of Edgar Rice Burroughs. This is the Tarzan that we should all be exposed to. The warrior; the student; and the adventurer. As long as you can work your way through the writing of the old style from 100 years ago, this is one that you should read. This is the beginning for Lord Greystoke and the Lady Jane.
faesrd's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
gossamerwingedgazelle's review against another edition
5.0
OMG, I loved it! The plot moved along quickly and was exciting. Clearly, it wasn't a work of high literature, but as a classic adventure novel, it was great! Not surprisingly, it was racist, sexist and not very accurate about animals, but I wasn't reading it as a primer for jungle survival or how women should behave.
tlhp's review against another edition
3.0
Great book for its time... but racist, sexist, and ethnocentric A.F.
mountdesertisaak's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
ec_newman's review against another edition
4.0
It would have 5 stars but it is a product of its time and it's hard not to be bothered by the prejudice inherent in the words. Truly a really good story. And such a cliffhanger.
artbookshelfodyssey's review against another edition
3.0
If you can over look the rampant racism and sexism, this book is an excellent adventure novel!
jade's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
calliopeann's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
The beginning and Tarzan’s time with D'Arnot were the best parts. The main idea and thoughts behind Tarzan’s development were well thought through.