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A review by jimjam245
Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs
4.0
The concept of this story is so captivating- evident in the many adaptations of this work. The plot is incredibly fast-paced, filled with twists and turns and surprises throughout, carrying the reader through with the masterful skill of Burroughs’ writing.
Despite clearly being a product of its time in its depictions of racism and sexism, the story does still manage to hold a timeless mirror to society through Tarzan’s view. Barely knowing the Porters and their crew, he continually goes above and beyond in protecting the entire group, even extending to D’Arnot whom he has not even met yet. Contrast this with some of the characters who grew up in society (namely the two sets of ship crews who abandoned the Greystrokes and the Porters along with Canler, Jane’s lamentable intended), there is much to contemplate of the impact civilization’s money and associated greed has on the human character.
Despite clearly being a product of its time in its depictions of racism and sexism, the story does still manage to hold a timeless mirror to society through Tarzan’s view. Barely knowing the Porters and their crew, he continually goes above and beyond in protecting the entire group, even extending to D’Arnot whom he has not even met yet. Contrast this with some of the characters who grew up in society (namely the two sets of ship crews who abandoned the Greystrokes and the Porters along with Canler, Jane’s lamentable intended), there is much to contemplate of the impact civilization’s money and associated greed has on the human character.