Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar vs Tarzan of the Apes: Which Should You Read?
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Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar
“LIEUTENANT ALBERT WERPER had only the prestige of the name he had dishonored to thank for his narrow escape from being cashiered.”
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From the book:Lieutenant Albert Werper had only the prestige of the name he had dishonored to thank for his narrow escape from being cashiered. At first he had been humbly thankful, too, that they had sent him to this…
Tarzan of the Apes
“I HAD THIS STORY FROM ONE WHO HAD NO BUSINESS TO tell it to me, or to any other.”
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Set amidst the vibrant colors and sounds of the savage African jungle, this classic work, rich in suspense and action, has beckoned generations of readers on a glorious journey to romance and pure adventure. This is the…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Tarzan of the Apes has the widest readership — 48829 ratings behind its score.
- Tarzan of the Apes has the bigger screen life — 5 adaptations on record.
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Scores by source
| Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar | Tarzan of the Apes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (217) | 3.9 (48829) |
| Hardcover | 3.9 (7) | 1.0 (1) |
| Google Books | 3.0 (1) | 4.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | 5.0 (13) | 4.5 (801) |
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Reception
| Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar | Tarzan of the Apes | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 217 | 48829 |
| Editions | 135 | 226 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 5 |
| Want to read | 2027 | 23930 |
| Reading it now | — | 2053 |
| Written reviews | 217 | 3646 |
| Wikipedia attention | 548 | 8708 |
| Pages | 372 | 376 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar or Tarzan of the Apes?
Tarzan of the Apes has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Tarzan of the Apes 3.9/5, Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar 3.9/5).
Which is shorter to read: Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar or Tarzan of the Apes?
Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar (372 pages, ≈ 6 h 53 m); Tarzan of the Apes (376 pages, ≈ 6 h 58 m).
Which is harder to read: Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar or Tarzan of the Apes?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar: Challenging; Tarzan of the Apes: Challenging.
Have both books been made into films?
Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar: 1 film adaptation; Tarzan of the Apes: 5 film adaptations.