Tarzan of the Apes vs White Fang: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: American Adventure stories, Historical Fiction, Classic Literature, Adventure, Fiction

Tarzan of the Apes Edgar Rice Burroughs · 1912 ★★★★☆ 3.9 376 pages · ≈ 6 h 58 m · Challenging

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…

British in fiction Tarzan Africa American Fantasy fiction

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White Fang Jack London · 1905 ★★★★☆ 4.0 244 pages · ≈ 4 h 31 m · Challenging

The story of a wolf/dog cross, who is raised by Indians, and becomes a deadly fighter.

Wolfdogs Gold discoveries Gold mines and mining Accelerated Reader

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The verdict

Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
White Fang is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 6 for Tarzan of the Apes.
White Fang has the widest readership — 211421 ratings behind its score.
Tarzan of the Apes has the bigger screen life — 5 adaptations on record.

How to choose

Want a one-evening read? White Fang ≈ 4h vs 6h for Tarzan of the Apes Want the crowd-tested pick? White Fang 211421 ratings vs 48829 for Tarzan of the Apes

Scores by source

	Tarzan of the Apes	White Fang
Goodreads	3.9 (48829)	4.0 (211421)
Hardcover	1.0 (1)	4.0 (364)
Google Books	4.0 (1)	5.0 (1)
Apple Books	4.5 (801)	4.5 (3557)

Reception

	Tarzan of the Apes	White Fang
Ratings	48829	211421
Editions	226	387
Film adaptations	5	1
Want to read	23930	82798
Pages	376	244

The verdict

How to choose

Scores by source

Reception

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