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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
Some would find great faults in this novel. If you look you can find undertones from time period in which Burroughs first penned this novel.
For me I an find no wrong.
The originality of the work often copied but never duplicated.
For me I an find no wrong.
The originality of the work often copied but never duplicated.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I love the story of Tarzan; his transformation into the king of the forest and his intelligence while learning how to write. It really paints a fantastic story that is so fun to read. However, I wish it didn’t have had the racist comment about the tribesman’s physical features and the ridiculous portrayal of Esmeralda in the first half of the book. I also wish in his written note he would have referred to himself as ‘Man of the apes’, since he could only write English. He wouldn’t know how to sound out his name to spell it.
I read this book because it was chosen for our January book club read - each member takes a turn choosing which is a good thing because it makes me read things that I wouldn't normally choose. This is a case in point. I grew up watching Johnny Weissmuller swing through the trees on Saturday morning television, but had never even thought of reading the books. I'm really glad I did. I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would. The animalistic aspects of Tarzan of the Apes is much more realistic than the tame version of the movies; however, there comes a point where maybe the movie is more a bit more believable. Good, fun read though.
Funny, gruesome, and easy to read. The ending left me soo curious, I’m tempted to read the other books in this series if I can get my hands on them!
I don't know why I didn't read these when I was younger. The writing is wonderful, the story of course is engaging. I'm hooked.
I was pleasantly surprised by this one for the first few hours, when the story followed Tarzan's parents who were marooned on an abandoned island, and then both (more or less) died at the hands of a fierce gorilla. It still held my attention for the first few years of Tarzan's life, as he adjusted to being raised by apes. But it's very hard to sustain interest when there's only one human character, and the apes (for the most part) don't talk. I gave up shortly after Tarzan taught himself how to read, even though I understand he does eventually reenter the world of men. Just didn't want to stick it out for that.