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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tarzan, with a twist.,
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This review is from: Lord Tyger (Mass Market Paperback)
Farmer's interest in the Tarzan stories of Burroughs is well known, and he has written his own stories in the past. This is not a Tarzan story, although it does involve a "savage" growing up among various jungle tribes. This book is extremely well written, with many fascinating passages throughout. In the end, Farmer still manages to weave a connection with the classic Burroughs tales. This one is worth a read for the quality writing alone, and may be among Farmer's best.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of Farmer's best; a Burroughs pastiche,
This review is from: Lord Tyger (Signet SF, Q5096) (Mass Market Paperback)
Now that Philip Jose Farmer's wild books from the late 1960's-mid 1970's that are being reprinted, the reintroduction of "Lord Tyger" to the world appears overdue. It is the best Farmer book of this period. The title character is a Tarzan-like individual who is raised by people he doesn't believe to be human, attains mastery of the jungle and its animal denizens, and torments the local tribe of primitives (the Wantso). The descriptions of LT's encounters with the Wantso and the chieftain of a rival tribe are entertaining and frequently hilarious. No SF writer has more fun with the science of anthropology than Farmer.The entire novel is a fast read and packed with adventure. At his best, Farmer's adventures seem to contain as many ideas, plot turns and dramatic action sequences as entire series by more mediocre authors. I had the misfortune of trying to read two volumes of the "Decology" by "L Ron Hubbard" many years ago, and it's plain to me that average SF adventure writers do not have what Farmer had, especially around the time of "Lord Tyger." Farmer is a dedicated fan of the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs, and books like "Lord Tyger" make Farmer appear to be a more informed and (much) less restrained Burroughs. This is a pastiche of what I consider to be the best of the Tarzan books (I, VI and VII), which I recommend. The idea of the "noble savage" by Rousseau gets ill treatment here, especially if one's idea of "noble" is based on civilized ideals. In fact, the presence of Tyger's insane benefactor Boygur speaks to the rather sick consequences of trying to make monsters out of men. "Lord Tyger," like all of Farmer's Tarzan-inspired fiction, is worth seeking out and buying. It is excellent, but clearly not for younger readers.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
What if Tarzan were real...?,
This review is from: Lord Tyger (Mass Market Paperback)
It is difficult to describe the story of this novel without spoiling it. Ras Tyger is the lord of the Jungle. His mother was an ape, his father was God. He lives a savage life in the jungle, tormenting the native warriors while seducing their women. Then events lead him to begin a seach for the truth of his origins.It's an interesting take on the Tarzan legend, but not for the easily offended. Farmer gives Burroughs a run for is money as far as action and adventure are concerned. Definitely not for children, but if you love the Tarzan character, give it a shot.
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