Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Tarzan of the Apes

Tarzan #1

Edgar Rice Burroughs

412 pages first pub 1914 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous medium-paced
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Tarzan of the Apes is a novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the first in a series of books about the title character Tarzan. The novel tells the story of John Clayton, born in the western coastal jungles of equatorial Africa to a marooned coupl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,213 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 26%
dark 17%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%
emotional 14%
reflective 13%
funny 11%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 9%
sad 9%
challenging 8%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 37%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 30% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 24%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.58

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