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Civil War veteran John Carter finds himself mysteriously transported to the red planet, Barsoom. With newfound powers under Mars' lower gravity, he becomes entangled in a conflict between warring Martian races. Befriending fierce Tharks and falling for the enchanting Dejah Thoris, Carter's heroism emerges. Burroughs weaves a dazzling tale of adventure and romance, exploring themes of honor and discovery in a vivid alien world.
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"Really had fun reading this free book. I can see how Burroughs would have inspired a young Carl Sagan to explore the misters of the universe. In this book, we find every conceivable campy motif in science fiction, but without any hint of irony. A high octane adventure that feels like a mix of Indiana Jones and Conan the Barbarian."
— Hector (4 out of 5 stars)
A Princess of Mars Listener Reviews
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" On hearing about the movie, I decided I must read the book/s. I never did get to see the movie so I can't compare ERB writing to the film. John Carter suddenly wakes to find himself on Mars after being trapped in a cave on Earth. In book you get the idea that he wished himself there, I think an inter dimensional porthole is more likely. But I must remember this book was written 100 years ago and Boroughs was writing a new genre. The characters are thinly written, what you have is brave hero John Carter making friends with his captor. Wins the love of a Princess and her people. Makes a loyal pet of the beast set to guard him. This story was written as serial story in a magazine most likely aimed at teenage boys. I did enjoy reading this book. "
— Susanne, 2/20/2014 -
" It was okay, not what I expected really. It was well written though. "
— Audra, 2/18/2014 -
" Pop sci-fi, old school. Yeah, baby "
— Sam, 2/16/2014 -
" When I was 11 or 12, I absolutely loved the Tarzan books, but I never read any of his science fiction. I'm not 11 or 12 anymore and my taste is scifi also has the benefit of a lot of reading in the genre. Even so, it was a good "beach read". It won't wear out your brain cells and it really moves along! "
— Ellen, 2/14/2014 -
" Super! I love the Barsoom stories. "
— Robert, 2/2/2014 -
" Edgar Rice Burroughs was really a great author. I know these stories are pulp, but I bet just about anybody could read one of his books, even non-readers. "
— D., 2/2/2014 -
" I loved the storyline, and the world felt very real. I loved learning about the different cultures and customs of the two Martian races. The book ended on a big cliffhanger, I'm already starting on book 2. Great love story with lots of action and adventure, with a definite sci-fi feel to it. "
— Kimberly, 1/15/2014 -
" My first science fiction book, loved it not just for the story but because it was my dad's book, and now we had something in common. "
— Tristy, 1/15/2014 -
" It wasn't horrible. But the ending just about ruined it for me. "
— Matt, 1/12/2014 -
" Beautiful story of adventure and romance on the red planet! Amazing cultures, characters and histories! What a tale! What a series! "
— Harold, 12/9/2013 -
" Author's amazing ability to foresee the future & create a vivid landscape with interesting characters. "
— Kendra, 11/16/2013 -
" Now and again I like to investigate the classics of a literary genre, which is why I picked up this book. Written in 1911, published in 1917, it is dated and a touch hokey, but still exciting and fun to read. "
— Catherine, 10/6/2013 -
" I love these John Carter books by Edgar Rice Burroughs. I'd read them as a teenager and was pleased to see them available for free (my favorite price) on the Project Gutenberg site. "
— James, 7/29/2013 -
" A wonderful sense of imagination and art drawn together in a fantasy that still lives in the books Burroughs wrote. John Carter is still 'alive' with the recent release of a movie. Good show E R Bireoughs! "
— Flosi, 11/21/2012 -
" It's been a while since I read this and it holds up but barely. It is certainly a boy's own adventure and as a 15 year old it was amazing. As an adult it's a little ragged and the pulp hero ideal is dated. "
— Jaq, 10/15/2012 -
" (Semi-LibriVoxed.) FINALLY. Ugh. The best thing about this book was the end. I don't mean that snarkily, I really mean that. The ending was actually quite touching and well-done. Everything else leading up to it, though: less so. Uggghhhh. I need a brain-scrub. "
— Angela, 10/14/2012 -
" Great fun. What a fantastic imagination Burroughs has. I also like the nature of the the main character. The very defination of what it means to be a man. I have two young sons and would like them to read this book for that reason. "
— Harry, 1/28/2012 -
" In some ways it is a bit dated, our concept of scifi is much more refined now. And it is a really good ripping yarn! "
— Eric, 9/11/2011 -
" A fun adventure if a little slow at times.Quick and mostly satisfying. it's obviously not trying to be realistic or true to fact so don't read it expecting to end up knowing more about mars. "
— Jamie, 8/20/2011 -
" Great pulp science fiction story. The pacing is a little off, but on the whole a really good read. "
— William, 1/13/2011 -
" One of my all-time favorite series...Burroughs is a master craftsman & I never tire of these stories... "
— info_priestess, 7/7/2010 -
" This is really just the first three books of the martian series combined into one volumn. I was disappointed because I thought I had found a Burroughs martian book I had not read. The martina series is awesome "
— Steve, 6/17/2009 -
" JOHN CARTER OF FREAKING MARS FTW! "
— Steven, 1/16/2009
About Edgar Rice Burroughs
Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875–1950), born in Chicago, was educated at Michigan Military Academy and served briefly in the US Cavalry. He began writing while working as a pencil-sharpener salesman, publishing his first piece in 1912 to great success. He authored numerous science fiction and fantasy series but is most famous for his Tarzan books; the suburb of Los Angeles where he lived eventually became known as Tarzana.