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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
As the last book of the original trilogy that is “The Barsoom Series” about John Carter and his ever-in-peril love Dejah Thoris came to an end, I had a tear in my eye. Not only because through thick and thin John Carter fought for his wife, but also because of the love Mars bore him. He started as an unknown and strange alien on the distant planet and made his way up the ranks through his valor and true friendship.
In the third book, while Dejah Thoris is imprisoned in the Temple of the Sun (where the previous book left off), John Carter awaits the long year until his love can return to him. Suddenly, and luckily, he stumbles upon Thurid in the dark of night and, following him, discovers an evil plan the First Born and Matai Shang, Father of the Therns, had made to capture Dejah Thoris from her prison and take her as their slave.
From pole to pole, John Cater apprehends them and fights to win her back. He encounters the yellow men of the North, the cruel creatures that dwell in the frozen region, and a multitude of battles that bring him to the brink of existence. In the end, all is restored to balance, and John Carter can at last and forevermore hold his wife in his loving embrace.
In the third book, while Dejah Thoris is imprisoned in the Temple of the Sun (where the previous book left off), John Carter awaits the long year until his love can return to him. Suddenly, and luckily, he stumbles upon Thurid in the dark of night and, following him, discovers an evil plan the First Born and Matai Shang, Father of the Therns, had made to capture Dejah Thoris from her prison and take her as their slave.
From pole to pole, John Cater apprehends them and fights to win her back. He encounters the yellow men of the North, the cruel creatures that dwell in the frozen region, and a multitude of battles that bring him to the brink of existence. In the end, all is restored to balance, and John Carter can at last and forevermore hold his wife in his loving embrace.
This has by far been my favourite in the Barsoom series. A glorious read with a marvelous ending. I am not ashamed to say I teared up during the last few pages.
Ridiculous and amusing, definitely the hey-day of dime-store fiction. I wonder at times whether Burroughs knew ahead of time where he was going or if he wrote each book with an eye towards filling plot holes from previous stories. Regardless, fun to read.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
This book continues the fun romp through sci-fi history, but it really begins to feel "been there, done that" with this book. I have the entire 10 book series, but I haven't brought myself to read past #3. Too many other good books still sitting on my "to-read" pile.
adventurous
dark
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Fighting and traveling, and although it's a shorter novel than the other two before, this one still feels like a drag. It's an okay book, but that's all.
Wow, this felt like watching a game of Super Mario Bros...
The basic plot consisted on John Carter going through a maze like environment full of enemies, in order to get to his princess, who would be taken away at the last minute by the villain of the story.
The villains here are evil evil, and the heroes are very heroic, there is no in between. Not a lot of complexity in the charactes, and the plot does get a little repetitive.
Now that he is finally together with his princess, I hope the story line develops more on the subsequent books.
The basic plot consisted on John Carter going through a maze like environment full of enemies, in order to get to his princess, who would be taken away at the last minute by the villain of the story.
The villains here are evil evil, and the heroes are very heroic, there is no in between. Not a lot of complexity in the charactes, and the plot does get a little repetitive.
Now that he is finally together with his princess, I hope the story line develops more on the subsequent books.