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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
This was a pretty sweet adventure story. I like it a little better than the first in the series. It starts by putting John Carter right into the thick of it and it doesn't let up; not even at the end. It ends on a cliffhanger, so you gotta read the third book in the series for sure. Good stuff.
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A great fantasy romp originally published in serial form in 1913. I think I like this quaint more old-fashioned type of writing even though the story is just pinball machine in terms of romance and adventures. Burroughs establishes a bit more about the history, cultures and mythology of the realm of Mars. Entertaining, but definitely not something one has to read unless you want to time travel to what was "cool" to read in the 1910. Burroughs definitely has great imagination.
This sequel to Princess of Mars is the second book in the Barsoon series and, like the first book it is a romping adventure story which is big on action and adventure but lacking in almost everything else. The plot is action packed and the writing style is above average. However, the novel is almost completely lacking in character development, addressing philosophical ideas and the human condition. And even though the plot itself is entertaining, its only purpose seems to be offer opportunities for John Carter to fight. In large part, reading this book was similar in entertainment value as playing a single player first person shooter video game.
If you enjoyed the first book or you just want some mindless entertainment, this is a book for you.
If you enjoyed the first book or you just want some mindless entertainment, this is a book for you.
This book, a follow up to the Princess of Mars, picks up where the last book ended. We dwell more deeply into the world of Barsoom and the adventures of John Carter.
To be honest, as with the previous book, I had a difficult time reading the text from Burroughs, even though the story is engaging. I founded the style dated and aggrandising the main character. But, I then decide to change my optics and started reading as if it was a Greek tragedy and I found the story to be a lot more enjoyable when keeping this frame of mind. The older style then becomes a story about the legend of Carter.
I would recommend this book to any fan of the Sci-Fi and fantasy style, since it represents a milestone in those genre.
To be honest, as with the previous book, I had a difficult time reading the text from Burroughs, even though the story is engaging. I founded the style dated and aggrandising the main character. But, I then decide to change my optics and started reading as if it was a Greek tragedy and I found the story to be a lot more enjoyable when keeping this frame of mind. The older style then becomes a story about the legend of Carter.
I would recommend this book to any fan of the Sci-Fi and fantasy style, since it represents a milestone in those genre.
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
lighthearted
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
I think I liked the first one better, but this was entertaining as well.
There is really nothing much to say about these stories. They are completely ridiculous but somehow a lot of fun at the same time.
Wow. I am amazed at his world building. I thought the cultures of the first book were impressive! That there were other cultures as equally rich and fascinating upon Barsoom is a wonder. He writes intense action scenes and makes you care deeply for everyone. My heart is still pounding from the end. Even though he stopped the book at a VERY critical and important moment, I am not so much mad at him as needing to read the next one right now so that I can see what happened. (That is probably because the book is not only published, but available for free on Kindle as well - if I had to wait to read the next one I would be extremely upset!)