Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Tarzan of the Apes

Tarzan #1

Edgar Rice Burroughs

274 pages first pub 1914 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous medium-paced
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Burroughs' Tarzan of the Apes remains vibrant and beloved throughout the years. But, why? There may be many reasons, but I think the following two have something to do with it: (1) The presence of a prototype, and (2) Sentence openers. The author ...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 25%
tense 17%
dark 15%
mysterious 15%
emotional 12%
reflective 12%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
challenging 8%
sad 8%
hopeful 6%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 37%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 31% | Plot: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.58

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