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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
It's one of those books that I'm glad I finally read, but did I love it? No
I will say that it was interesting, learning that Burroughs had never been to Africa and what he thought life was like there. There was also even more suspensions of disbelief than I thought I would need. (My friends said that I obsessed a little too much about him learning to read.)
If you are a huge Tarzan movie fan, than you will find this interesting to know about the origins of the story, but if you are a take it or leave it Tarzan person, then maybe go for another book.
I will say that it was interesting, learning that Burroughs had never been to Africa and what he thought life was like there. There was also even more suspensions of disbelief than I thought I would need. (My friends said that I obsessed a little too much about him learning to read.)
If you are a huge Tarzan movie fan, than you will find this interesting to know about the origins of the story, but if you are a take it or leave it Tarzan person, then maybe go for another book.
Very different and a whole lot better than the Disney version, which I guess can be expected cause a straight adaptation of this book would easily be rated PG-13. Liked the twist ending a lot.
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i really loved this book when i was young but never followed up with any of the sequels.
Well. I did not hate this as much as I expected. Was it full of problems? Yes. Was it still kind of fun anyways? Yes.
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Well, I would rate it as a great time-pass fiction book. It's a good read for pleasure. And the author does manage to throw some questions around that you would like to underline. The beauty of fiction lies in how close to reality it is, and in this parameter, this book lags a little, after all, it talks about a baby being raised in a jungle by apes! But when read uncritically, just for entertainment, it can be as entertaining as a Hollywood blockbuster. I read for pleasure after a long time, and I found it a good thing to come back to. Not recommended if you're picky about the literary value of your book, or the philosophical lessons it gives you. But if you want to read a book that keeps your attentions, entertains you, and doesn't expect you to be a lit major, this book is for you.
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.
I didn't expect to love this book as much as I did. The relationships between the characters, both man and beast were all well developed. Great adventure story