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

Both live on shelves: Classic Literature, Fantasy fiction, Adventure, Fiction

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

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Cover of The Enchanted Island of Yew

The Enchanted Island of Yew L. Frank Baum · 1903 ★★★★☆ 3.9 106 pages · ≈ 1 h 58 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Enchanted Island of Yew is the easier read (Moderate), The Beasts of Tarzan (Classic Ace SF, F-203) more demanding (Challenging).

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