Tarzan of the Apes vs Tarzan the Untamed (Book #7): 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 Untamed (Book #7)
“HAUPTMANN FRITZ SCHNEIDER trudged wearily through the somber aisles of the dark forest.”
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From the book:Hauptmann Fritz Schneider trudged wearily through the somber aisles of the dark forest. Sweat rolled down his bullet head and stood upon his heavy jowls and bull neck. His lieutenant marched beside him…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Tarzan the Untamed (Book #7) is the quickest read — about 2 hours vs 6 for Tarzan of the Apes.
- Tarzan of the Apes has the widest readership — 48829 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Tarzan of the Apes | Tarzan the Untamed (Book #7) | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (48829) | — |
| Hardcover | 1.0 (1) | — |
| Google Books | 4.0 (1) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (801) | 4.5 (9) |
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Reception
| Tarzan of the Apes | Tarzan the Untamed (Book #7) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 48829 | 9 |
| Editions | 226 | 178 |
| Film adaptations | 5 | — |
| Want to read | 23930 | — |
| Reading it now | 2053 | — |
| Written reviews | 3646 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 8708 | — |
| Pages | 376 | 148 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Tarzan of the Apes or Tarzan the Untamed (Book #7)?
Tarzan the Untamed (Book #7) has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Tarzan the Untamed (Book #7) 4.0/5, Tarzan of the Apes 3.9/5).
Which is shorter to read: Tarzan of the Apes or Tarzan the Untamed (Book #7)?
Tarzan the Untamed (Book #7) is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Tarzan the Untamed (Book #7) (148 pages, ≈ 2 h 44 m); Tarzan of the Apes (376 pages, ≈ 6 h 58 m).
Which is harder to read: Tarzan of the Apes or Tarzan the Untamed (Book #7)?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Tarzan of the Apes: Challenging; Tarzan the Untamed (Book #7): Challenging.
Have both books been made into films?
Tarzan of the Apes: 5 film adaptations; Tarzan the Untamed (Book #7): no film adaptation on record.