A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs

A Princess of Mars

Barsoom #1

Edgar Rice Burroughs

160 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging fast-paced
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Civil War veteran John Carter is transported to a dying planet, where he must elude capture by giant green barbarians to rescue a Martian princess from certain doom. In this landmark of science fiction, the myths and mystery of the red planet supp...

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Moods

adventurous 99%
lighthearted 25%
tense 14%
mysterious 13%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 6%
funny 5%
emotional 2%
reflective 2%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 22%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 20% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1% | Yes: 1%

Average rating

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