A Princess of Mars: A Barsoom Novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs

A Princess of Mars: A Barsoom Novel

Barsoom #1

Edgar Rice Burroughs

160 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging fast-paced

Description

Suddenly projected to Mars, John Carter found himself captive of the savage green men of Thark. With him was Dejah Thoris, lovely Princess of Helium. And between them and rescue lay a thousand miles of deadly enemies and unknown dangers. The green...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 18%
mysterious 14%
tense 11%
challenging 9%
funny 5%
emotional 3%
hopeful 3%
reflective 3%
sad 3%
dark 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 25%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 68% | A mix: 17% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 28% | No: 26% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

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