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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
adventurous
fast-paced
Theoretically, this book could have been fine (albeit with some unsatisfying moments / ending); however, as to be expected it is a really racist and misogynist book. The depictions of Black people (and Africans specifically) are truly horrifying and the women are also inappropriately portrayed. I genuinely do like the idea of a commentary on the effects of civilization on our development; however, the other elements made this difficult to legitimately enjoy / take seriously.
I was shocked by how much I enjoyed this story! I expected it to be a bit antiquated, which it certainly was, but the writing was excellent and compelling. The theme of man vs. beast is excellently approached. I didn't care for the ending that much, but the first 75% of this book was amazing. I will certainly consider reading more in this series, and look forward to checking out John Carter sometime, as well!
i know, you wouldn't have imagined me saying this -given the fact of me lashing the author in one of his other novels- but this is marvelous. i loved the savageness expressed by the author, an angle in Tarzan you'll never know nor experience through the mere watching of a Disney movie or any similar poorly viewed replica of the real deal here. i do not despise the movies at all. but now that I've read this novel i can honestly say that there's not even a remote resembles. but then again, that is the deal with most books. i just loved how I Felt when i felt it, while reading the story. you get all "OOOOH" and "aaah" or "awwwh". which is more than i can say for the visual stimulate (aka the movies) that never stirred a shred of feelings. now, thats a great book!
3.5*
He querido leer esto desde que empecé a tener ya como hobbit la lectura. Cuando lo tuve en mis manos tenía que estar dispuesta y concentrarme, acomodarme para leer por horas porque es muy adictivo.
Eso sí, no justifica que es el libro con el insta-love más lamentable que alguna vez he leído.
Por lo demás está excelente, se ven las aventuras, la pasión, el odio, el cariño que le tienes a los personajes (por más que todos no sean humanos).
Tarzán no es como todos, pero vive como ninguno.
No digo que este libro es la divina papaya, pero agárrate que de aquí no sales en unos días.
He querido leer esto desde que empecé a tener ya como hobbit la lectura. Cuando lo tuve en mis manos tenía que estar dispuesta y concentrarme, acomodarme para leer por horas porque es muy adictivo.
Eso sí, no justifica que es el libro con el insta-love más lamentable que alguna vez he leído.
Por lo demás está excelente, se ven las aventuras, la pasión, el odio, el cariño que le tienes a los personajes (por más que todos no sean humanos).
Tarzán no es como todos, pero vive como ninguno.
No digo que este libro es la divina papaya, pero agárrate que de aquí no sales en unos días.
Look, I know it's bad form to judge these pulpy adventures by present-day standards, but at least I'm expecting to have fun, which I didn't. What I was left with is a plot that's about four sentences away from a eugenics manifesto and a love story that I would rather see in the hands of Ruby Dixon.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A reread of an old favorite which I apparently last read when I didn't realize how racist it was. A shame.
I loved pretty much every word of this book. That is, until the ending. I found the ending totally disappointing. However, I loved the action, the love story, and found it a light, enjoyable, fun read. Nothing too deep or meaningful, but a fun read nonetheless. If I cared to look deeply into the politics and prejudices into this book, there's all kinds of ridiculous things in there, but I choose instead to simply enjoy the read.