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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
John Carter returns to rescue his wife from her horrible fate. In disguise, Carter infiltrates the enemy where he witnesses some sort of injustice, to which his blood boils, his natural fighting man instincts take over, and so he employs his unique fighting style which, much to his surprise and dismay, is instantly recognized by the enemy and said enemy sees through his disguise and escapes (with Carter's wife in tow) while Carter is busy battling other evildoers (which often results in Carter being knocked unconscious or left for dead).
Carter then gives chase and infiltrates the enemy where he witnesses some sort of injustice, to which his blood boils, his natural fighting man instincts take over, and so he employs his unique fighting style which, much to his surprise (again) and dismay, is instantly recognized by the enemy and said enemy sees through his disguise and escapes (with Carter's wife in tow) while Carter is busy battling other evildoers.
Carter then gives chase and infiltrates the enemy where he witnesses some sort of injustice, to which his blood boils, his natural fighting man instincts take over, and so he employs his unique fighting style which, much to his surprise (yet again) and dismay, is instantly recognized by the enemy and said enemy sees through his disguise and escapes (with Carter's wife in tow) while Carter is busy battling other evildoers.
Wash, rinse and repeat this cycle about eight more times and you've pretty much got the entire book. I was very disappointed that this book fell into such a repetitive rut (which really started in novel #2) and quickly grew tired of the overly predictable nature of the book. With every battle Carter is about to be overwhelmed when suddenly his friends magically appear out of nowhere and ride in to his assistance. This happens over and over and over again. I felt like Burroughs wasn't even trying anymore.
While I very much enjoyed the first of the Barsoom series, the second quickly grew tiresome and then this third installment quickly wore out its welcome. I had planned on reading the entire series, but will probably just leave off with this one, as it at least had an ending with some modicum of closure.
Carter then gives chase and infiltrates the enemy where he witnesses some sort of injustice, to which his blood boils, his natural fighting man instincts take over, and so he employs his unique fighting style which, much to his surprise (again) and dismay, is instantly recognized by the enemy and said enemy sees through his disguise and escapes (with Carter's wife in tow) while Carter is busy battling other evildoers.
Carter then gives chase and infiltrates the enemy where he witnesses some sort of injustice, to which his blood boils, his natural fighting man instincts take over, and so he employs his unique fighting style which, much to his surprise (yet again) and dismay, is instantly recognized by the enemy and said enemy sees through his disguise and escapes (with Carter's wife in tow) while Carter is busy battling other evildoers.
Wash, rinse and repeat this cycle about eight more times and you've pretty much got the entire book. I was very disappointed that this book fell into such a repetitive rut (which really started in novel #2) and quickly grew tired of the overly predictable nature of the book. With every battle Carter is about to be overwhelmed when suddenly his friends magically appear out of nowhere and ride in to his assistance. This happens over and over and over again. I felt like Burroughs wasn't even trying anymore.
While I very much enjoyed the first of the Barsoom series, the second quickly grew tiresome and then this third installment quickly wore out its welcome. I had planned on reading the entire series, but will probably just leave off with this one, as it at least had an ending with some modicum of closure.
Of the three volumes generally considered to make up the John Carter of Mars trilogy, The Warlord of Mars is the least gripping. It is, nevertheless, a great example of what made Burroughs the master of the sword & planet genre. I am glad to leave the quest to rescue Dejah Thoris behind as I move on to later books in the Barsoom series, however, as I feel the plotline went on too long.
adventurous
dark
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This direct sequel to "The Gods of Mars" picks up 6 months after the conclusion of the first book, which sees John Carter still seeking to save his wife Dejah Thoris from captivity. It's a fun romp across Barsoom to yet another part of the planet that helps flesh out the world even more. There are a ton of traps, narrow escapes, and numerous times where you think Carter will succeed... only to be thwarted at the last moment. The book suffers a bit from the "damsel in distress" syndrome where Dejah Thoris doesn't really get to do much except be passed from one villain to another, but this is honestly to be expected from books in this genre from the time period of original publication. And going along for the ride with Carter is a fun distraction. We also get a lot more time with the faithful Martian hound Woola, which made me smile. This book also completes the original trilogy of Barsoom books, so if you wanted to experience the John Carter novels and don't feel like going further, you don't have to. This provides a nice stopping point, giving readers the option to continue if they wish or leave Mars behind.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
fast-paced
Il libro è molto simile ai due precedenti,quindi se piace il primo piace anche il terzo. Devo puntualizzare che questo romanzo è forse il meno divertente tra i tre e in generale il meno ispirato della trilogia di John Carter,principalmente perchè iniziava inesorabilmente ad essere monotono. Burroughs stesso se ne era accorto probabilmente,accorciando il romanzo a 16 capitoli rispetto ai 28 del primo libro. Comunque sa divertire, ed è questo l'importante in un libro del genere. John è sfortunatamente da solo in questo caso, quantomeno per buonaparte del libro è costretto a vere e proprie odissee solo soletto, con al massimo il suo fedele "cane" o un altro compagno poco caratterizzato. Fortunatamente le descrizioni di Burroughs sono sempre vivide e e precise, rendendo l'ecosistema marziano credibile, o quantomeno trascinante. I cattivoni del romanzo non sono come Issus di "gods of mars" ma quantomeno sono più presenti e odiosi di quelli del primo romanzo,"princess of mars" che sono quasi del tutto assenti e poco interessanti. John è sempre arrogante e spavaldo, sempre razzista (anche se meno rispetto al primo romanzo, che di pregiudizi e commenti xenofobi era stracolmo) diventando non solo eroe, ma anche colonizzatore, nel senso più brutale del termine, a suon di spada. Non è un capolavoro ma mi a divertito, ecco perchè non mi sentivo di penalizzarlo.
Not as good as the first two, but still a good read
Great fun! All the books are fundamentally the same but each one has new twists of imagination and John Carter’s feats grow more ridiculous amazing every time. Silly they may be, but they keep me turning the pages and provide much chuckling along the way. Will I read the next one? Oh, yes, I really think I must…
My full, spoilerish review is over on my blog...
https://fictionfanblog.wordpress.com/2015/05/05/transwarp-tuesday-the-warlord-of-mars-by-edgar-rice-burroughs/
My full, spoilerish review is over on my blog...
https://fictionfanblog.wordpress.com/2015/05/05/transwarp-tuesday-the-warlord-of-mars-by-edgar-rice-burroughs/