Old favorite
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I read this book a long way back and it is to this day my favorite. The first three books of the ten part series are by far the best with the main characters of John Carter, Dejah Thoris and their martian friend, Tars Tarkas. Its very good adventure and story moves at a very quick pace. The way Burroughs has created the martian civilization is brilliant. One for Peter Jackson.
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Mars Attack
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An excellent sci-fi action novel, written (and read) at breakneck speed. It instils heroism and the love of beautiful princesses where these values may be lacking.
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A Princess of Barsoom
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"I have never told this story nor shall mortal man see this manuscript until I have passed over for eternity. I know that the average human mind will not believe what it can not grasp......"
Written in 1912 this book is well written for its time and has intrigued countless generations of readers.
Captain Carter is telling the story form memory as an old man of his adventures here on earth and on the planet of Barsoom (Mars). There are encounters with many strain creatures, situations, and yes even a "Princess of Mars."
This is a part is a series by the writer that brought us "Tarzan." The intro to the book alone will capture your imagination.
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