Tarzan of the Apes vs The Sea-Hawk: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Africa, British, Historical Fiction, 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…
The Sea-Hawk
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Oliver Tressilian, a Cornish gentleman who helped the English defeat the Spanish Armada, is betrayed by his ruthless half-brother and seeks refuge in the Middle East, where he takes on a new role as a Barbary pirate.
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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 of the Apes | The Sea-Hawk | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (48829) | 4.1 (3836) |
| Hardcover | 1.0 (1) | 5.0 (1) |
| Google Books | 4.0 (1) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (801) | 4.5 (67) |
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Reception
| Tarzan of the Apes | The Sea-Hawk | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 48829 | 3836 |
| Editions | 226 | 201 |
| Citations | — | 13 |
| Film adaptations | 5 | 1 |
| Want to read | 23930 | 3548 |
| Reading it now | 2053 | 245 |
| Written reviews | 3646 | 268 |
| Wikipedia attention | 8708 | — |
| Pages | 376 | 368 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Tarzan of the Apes or The Sea-Hawk?
The Sea-Hawk has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Sea-Hawk 4.1/5, Tarzan of the Apes 3.9/5).
Which is shorter to read: Tarzan of the Apes or The Sea-Hawk?
The Sea-Hawk is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Sea-Hawk (368 pages, ≈ 6 h 49 m); Tarzan of the Apes (376 pages, ≈ 6 h 58 m).
Which is harder to read: Tarzan of the Apes or The Sea-Hawk?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Tarzan of the Apes: Challenging; The Sea-Hawk: Challenging.
Have both books been made into films?
Tarzan of the Apes: 5 film adaptations; The Sea-Hawk: no film adaptation on record.