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Tarzan and the Ant Men

Edgar Rice Burroughs
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Tarzan and the Ant Men

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1963

Book Brief

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Edgar Rice Burroughs

Tarzan and the Ant Men

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1963
Book Details
Pages

188

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Africa • 1920s

Publication Year

1963

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In Tarzan and the Ant Men, individuals encounter Tarzan journeying into the land of the Alali, a matriarchal society, and the Minuni, a race of miniature people. The narrative explores themes of cultural difference and survival, as Tarzan is challenged by these new social structures while relying on his adaptability and resourcefulness.

Adventurous

Fantastical

Suspenseful

Exciting

Reviews & Readership

4.0

1,949 ratings

56%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Tarzan and the Ant Men by Edgar Rice Burroughs is lauded for its imaginative world-building and adventurous spirit. Readers appreciate the inventive plot and intricate depiction of a miniaturized society. However, some criticize the book for dated views and lack of character depth. Overall, it offers an exciting, albeit flawed, escapist read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Tarzan and the Ant Men?

Readers who enjoy Tarzan and the Ant Men by Edgar Rice Burroughs typically relish adventure and fantasy, akin to fans of The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle or The Time Machine by H.G. Wells. They appreciate exploration, exotic settings, and classic tales of heroism and discovery.

4.0

1,949 ratings

56%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

188

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Africa • 1920s

Publication Year

1963

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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