A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs

A Princess of Mars

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Edgar Rice Burroughs

132 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging fast-paced

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A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs... John Carter, a Confederate veteran of the American Civil War, goes prospecting in Arizona immediately after the war's end. Having struck a rich vein of gold, he runs afoul of the Apaches. While attempt...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 19%
mysterious 14%
tense 10%
challenging 8%
funny 5%
emotional 3%
hopeful 3%
reflective 3%
sad 3%
dark 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 25%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 69% | A mix: 17% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 28% | No: 26% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%

Average rating

3.48

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