Okay, I think this definitively answers the “are the Barsoomians really naked” question.
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Okay, I think this definitively answers the “are the Barsoomians really naked” question.
Loved the series so much, I had to name my girl Woola. 💜 Anyone else out there name their animals from books?
pickWe follow John Carter, a soldier, when he suddenly finds himself on the Red Planet. I loved the symbolism, where the Tharks are like the Native Americans and their enemies are described as "the big white apes". I didn't really like the way Dejah Thoris, the female main character, is described purely as a physical object to admire. We get it, she is attractive, move on already. If you're into sci-fi, this is a must-read.
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“In that little party there was not one of us who would desert another; yet we were of different countries, different colours, different races, different religions—and one of us was of a different world.”
“The one on whom all responsibility rests is apt to endure the most”
“I understand that you belittle all sentiments of generosity and kindliness, but I do not, and I can convince your most doughty warrior that these characteristics are not incompatible with an ability to fight.”
pickA good mix of action, science fiction, and romance. Normally I am not the type to say this, but when the book refocused on the romance, thats when I enjoyed it the most. The only real complaint I have is that some of the descriptions were a little vague at times. 8/10
