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# A Princess of Mars

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Review: Still original after 100 years - Books that were popular years ago are frequently disappointments, particularly when they're so influential in shaping genres. Too often, the books that follow them exploit all of their novelty, so coming in late to the story means we already have the aftertaste in our mouth from all the most delicious bits; there's nothing left that's noteworthy or original (or rather, original-seeming). A Princess of Mars, however, has aged particularly well; a fact which is evidenced by the film adaptation due for release in 2012. Perhaps Burroughs' Mars series was thoroughly exploited by the pulp sci-fi of the 20's and 30's and I just had the good fortune to miss out on all that - I don't know. I just know that after I finishing the story (it didn't take long - it's a short book and reads quickly) I had a hunger for all things Martian. The story follows John Carter, a captain on the defeated side of the American side of the Civil War who goes out West to find a new fortune. Through methods not important, he finds himself transported from near-death on Earth to deathly danger on Mars (there known as "Barsoom"). John Carter is a man of courage, a man of no mean martial skill (no accidental concept-pun, that), and a man of honor, and through the force of these qualities (and the nifty feats his terran-trained muscles allow him to perform in Martian light gravity), he wins his fortune, along with the love of the most perfect woman of Barsoom. What works: the story is raw, unashamed pulp adventure, and captures every bit of the daring, excitement, despair, and thrill of unbelievable escapes that you could hope for. John Carter is the archetypal adventure here - brave, earthy, honest, quick to rise to any challenge that stands in his way. In that sense it's the pinnacle of the genre. It reads quickly, and rarely gets bogged down in lists of actions that can frequently hamper action scenes. Our chest swells vicariously for Carter's courage, and even an abundance of superlatives thrown at Dejah Thoris, the titular princess of Mars, seem to work because Carter sounds so sincere. If he says she's the most beautiful creature to walk any planet, we believe him. What elevates the novel from simple pulp, though, is the way it paints Mars. There's a sense of deep, extensive history, a sense that the planet and its inhabitants are thoroughly "other", but within the context of their otherness there are both generalizations (just as we can apply to ourselves), and widely variant individuals. The green men of Mars never really feel like humans with an extra pair of arms. The descriptions of the planet fit the Mars we can easily imagine until science reminds us that along with the lack of atmosphere and water (Barsoom's atmosphere is artificial and continuously replenished, and the planet is as dry as any desert), there is indeed no large-scale life on Mars. What doesn't work: While there are philosophical interludes, the pulp adventure of the story is it's primary - and nearly singular - note. If deeds of bravery and strength don't appeal to you and after the first few pages you don't think this book is your thing, you won't find any hidden redeeming qualities 100 pages in. The Takeaway: I read the second book by accident before the first, but the third is certainly in my book queue. If you have a Kindle, you can download the books for free from desertcart. If you don't, a paperback collection of the first several paperbacks is relatively cheap. If adventure (think Indiana Jones hybridized with the Grail Quests of the knights of the Round Table) appeals to you, you will love this book.
Review: Fun start to the Barsoom series. - “As I gazed upon it I felt a spell of overwhelming fascination—it was Mars, the god of war, and for me, the fighting man, it had always held the power of irresistible enchantment. As I gazed at it on that far-gone night it seemed to call across the unthinkable void…” It seems quite a few readers have already plunged into the world of Edgar Rice Burroughs and are familiar with this series. I came into this one a rookie, this my first exposure to this author or series and can say after reading the first installment in the Barsoom series that it was an enjoyable ride. Burroughs creates an imaginative, exciting and engaging premise and plot with his lead hero, John Carter. I’m sure many are familiar with the basic outline and premise: John Carter, a gentleman from Virginia during the late 1800s is transported from Arizona to Mars, and once there, has to perform many heroic feats and encounters various battles and conflicts in order to survive, but protect those close to him that he becomes acquainted with or befriends on the red planet. During his experience, he becomes acquainted with Dejah Thoris, beautiful Princess of Helium, when the craft of her people is captured. Carter becomes transfixed with her, and many of his journeys and adventures concern saving her or trying to defend her or her honor. While maybe certain elements and scenes in A Princess in Mars fell in a little too favorably in place for our hero (as he is the nearly infallible physically) and there are some slightly favorable coincidences plot wise, I don’t think these sour what was otherwise a high-paced, enjoyable read. What Burroughs creates is a nice blend and balance of science fiction, romance (maybe slightly on the cliché side, but forgivable), fantasy, action and adventure. For some reason I was reminded quite a bit of both Flash Gordon and Star Wars while reading, and I think there are some similarities both visually and thematically. Through Carter’s quest, we see themes such as loyalty, honor, courage, struggle, friendship, and romance displayed. I also think that A Princess of Mars definitely ends with enough intrigue to whet the appetite for reading on and seeing what happens in the second installment in the series, The Gods of Mars. Over all, a very fun sci-fi and look forward to the next one.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #88,878 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #791 in Space Operas #1,372 in Classic Literature & Fiction #1,468 in Science Fiction Adventures |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 4,846 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Still original after 100 years
*by B***S on December 2, 2011*

Books that were popular years ago are frequently disappointments, particularly when they're so influential in shaping genres. Too often, the books that follow them exploit all of their novelty, so coming in late to the story means we already have the aftertaste in our mouth from all the most delicious bits; there's nothing left that's noteworthy or original (or rather, original-seeming). A Princess of Mars, however, has aged particularly well; a fact which is evidenced by the film adaptation due for release in 2012. Perhaps Burroughs' Mars series was thoroughly exploited by the pulp sci-fi of the 20's and 30's and I just had the good fortune to miss out on all that - I don't know. I just know that after I finishing the story (it didn't take long - it's a short book and reads quickly) I had a hunger for all things Martian. The story follows John Carter, a captain on the defeated side of the American side of the Civil War who goes out West to find a new fortune. Through methods not important, he finds himself transported from near-death on Earth to deathly danger on Mars (there known as "Barsoom"). John Carter is a man of courage, a man of no mean martial skill (no accidental concept-pun, that), and a man of honor, and through the force of these qualities (and the nifty feats his terran-trained muscles allow him to perform in Martian light gravity), he wins his fortune, along with the love of the most perfect woman of Barsoom. What works: the story is raw, unashamed pulp adventure, and captures every bit of the daring, excitement, despair, and thrill of unbelievable escapes that you could hope for. John Carter is the archetypal adventure here - brave, earthy, honest, quick to rise to any challenge that stands in his way. In that sense it's the pinnacle of the genre. It reads quickly, and rarely gets bogged down in lists of actions that can frequently hamper action scenes. Our chest swells vicariously for Carter's courage, and even an abundance of superlatives thrown at Dejah Thoris, the titular princess of Mars, seem to work because Carter sounds so sincere. If he says she's the most beautiful creature to walk any planet, we believe him. What elevates the novel from simple pulp, though, is the way it paints Mars. There's a sense of deep, extensive history, a sense that the planet and its inhabitants are thoroughly "other", but within the context of their otherness there are both generalizations (just as we can apply to ourselves), and widely variant individuals. The green men of Mars never really feel like humans with an extra pair of arms. The descriptions of the planet fit the Mars we can easily imagine until science reminds us that along with the lack of atmosphere and water (Barsoom's atmosphere is artificial and continuously replenished, and the planet is as dry as any desert), there is indeed no large-scale life on Mars. What doesn't work: While there are philosophical interludes, the pulp adventure of the story is it's primary - and nearly singular - note. If deeds of bravery and strength don't appeal to you and after the first few pages you don't think this book is your thing, you won't find any hidden redeeming qualities 100 pages in. The Takeaway: I read the second book by accident before the first, but the third is certainly in my book queue. If you have a Kindle, you can download the books for free from Amazon. If you don't, a paperback collection of the first several paperbacks is relatively cheap. If adventure (think Indiana Jones hybridized with the Grail Quests of the knights of the Round Table) appeals to you, you will love this book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun start to the Barsoom series.
*by F***9 on June 8, 2020*

“As I gazed upon it I felt a spell of overwhelming fascination—it was Mars, the god of war, and for me, the fighting man, it had always held the power of irresistible enchantment. As I gazed at it on that far-gone night it seemed to call across the unthinkable void…” It seems quite a few readers have already plunged into the world of Edgar Rice Burroughs and are familiar with this series. I came into this one a rookie, this my first exposure to this author or series and can say after reading the first installment in the Barsoom series that it was an enjoyable ride. Burroughs creates an imaginative, exciting and engaging premise and plot with his lead hero, John Carter. I’m sure many are familiar with the basic outline and premise: John Carter, a gentleman from Virginia during the late 1800s is transported from Arizona to Mars, and once there, has to perform many heroic feats and encounters various battles and conflicts in order to survive, but protect those close to him that he becomes acquainted with or befriends on the red planet. During his experience, he becomes acquainted with Dejah Thoris, beautiful Princess of Helium, when the craft of her people is captured. Carter becomes transfixed with her, and many of his journeys and adventures concern saving her or trying to defend her or her honor. While maybe certain elements and scenes in A Princess in Mars fell in a little too favorably in place for our hero (as he is the nearly infallible physically) and there are some slightly favorable coincidences plot wise, I don’t think these sour what was otherwise a high-paced, enjoyable read. What Burroughs creates is a nice blend and balance of science fiction, romance (maybe slightly on the cliché side, but forgivable), fantasy, action and adventure. For some reason I was reminded quite a bit of both Flash Gordon and Star Wars while reading, and I think there are some similarities both visually and thematically. Through Carter’s quest, we see themes such as loyalty, honor, courage, struggle, friendship, and romance displayed. I also think that A Princess of Mars definitely ends with enough intrigue to whet the appetite for reading on and seeing what happens in the second installment in the series, The Gods of Mars. Over all, a very fun sci-fi and look forward to the next one.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A clever and entertaining book by the author of the Tarzan books
*by I***N on July 17, 2014*

Because of the expiration of their copyrights many excellent books are available in various formats for a very low fee, or even free from amazon, as it does for this book. Amazon also offers the entire set of all Edgar Rice Burroughs’ seven Jack Carter books about his experiences on Mars for only ninety-nine cents. Burroughs is famous for writing the Tarzan books. This book is totally unlike the movie that was made about it in virtually every way, as I show in my review of the film on amazon. The following is some highlights about the book, but I am careful not to include a host of details that make the book interesting, clever, and suspenseful. Jack Carter of Virginia was a captain in the Confederate Army. He had served previously in various countries as a soldier of fortune and was well-adapt in military affairs and was very strong. After the Civil War, he and a fellow officer went west prospecting for gold. They found a large vein of gold, but while attempting to lay claim to the strike, his partner was killed by Indians and Carter lay wounded in a cave. He awoke naked and discovered that somehow he had been transferred to Mars. Because of the low gravity on the planet he found he could jump extremely high. Later he realized he had also developed some telepathic powers. Mars had many nations but they were of two types. There were the fifteen feet tall somewhat primitive green people who did not look human. There were also people who looked like humans and were of human size, but were red. Carter establishes relations with both groups even though the two groups are fighting each other. Several people and a creature stand out. There is the princess who is the granddaughter of one of the human-like people. Carter falls deeply in love with her and occasionally has problems because he fails to act with her according to Martian customs. There is a green leader of his people who strongly dislikes the supreme leader because of something that man did to him. There is a female green person who likes Carter; she has a secret that can change the green society. She teaches Carter the Martian language. There is another green female who dislikes Carter and causes him many problems. And there is a ferocious looking beast that falls in love with Carter, like a faithful dog. Carter remains in Mars for ten years and has many adventures until something significant happens. This is an enjoyable book that contains many unusual clever ideas that readers will find interesting, such as the children of both the green and red people being hatched from eggs that must remain in an incubator for five years.

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- A Princess of Mars
- The Gods of Mars (John Carter of Mars)
- The Warlord of Mars: John Carter: Barsoom Series Book 3 (Volume 3)

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