Tarzan of the Apes vs Tarzan the Terrible (#8): Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Tarzan, Africa, Classic Literature, Adventure, Fiction
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…
Tarzan the Terrible (#8)
“SILENT as the shadows through which he moved, the great beast slunk through the midnight jungle, his yellow-green eyes round and staring, his sinewy tail undulating behind him, his head lowered and flattened, and every muscle vibrant to the thrill of the hunt.”
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Tarzan's search for Jane takes him to the warlike Pal-U-Don.
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The verdict
- Readers rate Tarzan the Terrible (#8) highest: Tarzan the Terrible (#8) 4.4 · Tarzan of the Apes 3.9.
- Tarzan of the Apes has the widest readership — 48829 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Tarzan of the Apes | Tarzan the Terrible (#8) | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (48829) | — |
| Hardcover | 1.0 (1) | — |
| Google Books | 4.0 (1) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (801) | 4.5 (161) |
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Reception
| Tarzan of the Apes | Tarzan the Terrible (#8) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 48829 | 161 |
| Editions | 226 | 158 |
| Film adaptations | 5 | — |
| Want to read | 23930 | — |
| Reading it now | 2053 | — |
| Written reviews | 3646 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 8708 | — |
| Pages | 376 | 276 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Tarzan of the Apes or Tarzan the Terrible (#8)?
Tarzan the Terrible (#8) has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Tarzan the Terrible (#8) 4.4/5, Tarzan of the Apes 3.9/5).
Which is shorter to read: Tarzan of the Apes or Tarzan the Terrible (#8)?
Tarzan the Terrible (#8) is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Tarzan the Terrible (#8) (276 pages, ≈ 5 h 07 m); Tarzan of the Apes (376 pages, ≈ 6 h 58 m).
Which is harder to read: Tarzan of the Apes or Tarzan the Terrible (#8)?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Tarzan of the Apes: Challenging; Tarzan the Terrible (#8): Challenging.
Have both books been made into films?
Tarzan of the Apes: 5 film adaptations; Tarzan the Terrible (#8): no film adaptation on record.