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The Return of Tarzan

Edgar Rice Burroughs
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The Return of Tarzan

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Edgar Rice Burroughs

The Return of Tarzan

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

244

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Paris • 1910s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Return of Tarzan follows Tarzan, a person raised by apes, as he navigates adventures across Paris, desert cities, and the African jungle. In this second installment of the Tarzan series, Tarzan faces intrigue, encounters allies and enemies, and discovers his true heritage, exploring themes of identity and belonging.

Adventurous

Exciting

Mysterious

Romantic

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.1

11,389 ratings

67%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Return of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs is praised for its adventurous plot and vivid descriptions, appealing to fans of classic pulp fiction. However, some criticize its dated language and stereotypical depictions. While it offers engaging escapism, modern readers may find its cultural viewpoints challenging.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Return of Tarzan?

Fans of adventurous pulp fiction and classic hero tales will enjoy The Return of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Similar readers are drawn to the exotic settings and thrilling exploits found in H. Rider Haggard's King Solomon's Mines and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World.

4.1

11,389 ratings

67%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

244

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Paris • 1910s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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