A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs

A Princess of Mars

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Edgar Rice Burroughs

186 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging fast-paced

Description

A Princess of Mars is the first of eleven thrilling novels that comprise Edgar Rice Burroughs' most exciting saga, known as The Martian Series. It's the beginning of an incredible odyssey in which John Carter, a gentleman from Virginia and a Civil...

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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

3.48

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