Tarzan of the Apes vs The Beasts of Tarzan (Classic Ace SF, F-203): Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Tarzan, Africa, Classic Literature, Adventure, Fiction

Cover of Tarzan of the Apes

Tarzan of the Apes Edgar Rice Burroughs · 1912 ★★★★☆ 3.9 376 pages · ≈ 6 h 58 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Beasts of Tarzan (Classic Ace SF, F-203)

The Beasts of Tarzan (Classic Ace SF, F-203) Edgar Rice Burroughs · 1914 ★★★★☆ 3.8 155 pages · ≈ 2 h 52 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.9 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Beasts of Tarzan (Classic Ace SF, F-203) is the quicker read — about 2 hours vs 6 for Tarzan of the Apes.

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