John Carter in 'A Princess of Mars'

Barsoom Series, Book 1

By: Edgar Rice Burroughs

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins

Publisher's summary

Civil War veteran John Carter is transported to a dying planet, where he must elude capture by giant green barbarians to rescue a Martian princess from certain doom. In this landmark of science fiction, the myths and mystery of the red planet supply a vibrant backdrop for a swashbuckling epic.

Published in 1911, A Princess of Mars introduced a popular series of novels recounting John Carter's Martian exploits. Author Edgar Rice Burroughs, best known as the creator of Tarzan, employed a new style of writing that combined the genres of fantasy, adventure, and science fiction. His imaginative setting - an advanced but decaying civilization in which Olympian heroics play out against malevolent forces and ever-changing fortunes - endures as a timeless world, in which love, honor, and loyalty form the basis for fast-paced romantic adventures.

Public Domain (P)2012 Tantor

Pretty Good

It was written a long time and it shows. But I enjoyed it very much. I didn't have to try hard to understand the technology. Thumbs up.

Wonderful narrator

I love listening to this book to fall asleep too. The story is a man trapped on another planet and the adventures he encounters

Still wonderful!

ERB read by Scott Brick is perfect! Old school sci-fi written over a 100 yrs ago. Movies have tried to capture Burroughs imagination but nothing is as good as his books. Definitely worth the "Included" listen.

the southern gentleman planetarium

it was great caricatures, story and reliable with super powers slow in getting there,honor,patients,and preplanning

I loved this story beginning to end

What did you love best about John Carter in 'A Princess of Mars'?

Honorable lead character, an Earth-to-Mars and back again tale. Heavy on exploration, discovery, and bold actions taken in the name of true love & justice! :D

What did you like best about this story?

Between the writing and excellent performance, I felt as though I had been transported to the red planet, nearly as completely as Mr. Carter himself.

Exploration; of a entirely new world, revealed in both macro and micro scale to the reader.
Battles; both personal hand-to-hand, and on an epic scale.
Friendship, love, and justice; while the characters besides Carter are not particularly deep, there is a wide variety, and a certain honesty to be found in all of them.

Which character – as performed by Scott Brick – was your favorite?

The lead, John Carter, though Scott Brick can do no wrong :)

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Edge of my seat, I absolutely devoured this book.

EXCELLENT STORY!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

It depends on my friends likes in books. If he likes fantasy...an absolute, "YES"!

What about Scott Brick’s performance did you like?

Scott Brick seems to know the characters, and understand the story. He is very clear when reading, and does not overemphasize the men's or women's voices. I am usually running with headsets when listening to my Audible Books (using outer-ear headsets - Polk UltraFit 2000's), and I never had a problem understanding his pronunciation of words, names, or places. But after finishing the first 3 books of this Barsoom series (read by Scott Brick), I am starting "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," and I noticed that he is not narrating any more of the series. For the 4th book I initially went with John Bolen...and he was absolutely horrible. It is going to be hard to listen to the other books with a different narrator, as Scott Brick was awesome!

Any additional comments?

I grew-up reading these books. I am 48 years old now, and to be able to re-read them while running is fantastic. It took me back to my teenage years. Absolutely love the stories, the characters, the wildlife of Mars, and I am picking-up little parts that I did not remember from before. This first book is incredible. ERB was a man ahead of his time.

terrible narration

Narrator puts me to sleep every time. Has repetitive cadence and unnatural way of emphasizing words.

great old story, easier to listen than read

Where does John Carter in 'A Princess of Mars' rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

middle of the pack.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

I listened to it on a long drive and it made the time pass without really making my brain think too hard

What does Scott Brick bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

since it's a story about a man, a hero, written in first person, it made it seem smoother, more real

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I actually listened to it in two sittings, 4 hours driving there, 4 hours driving back.

Any additional comments?

old stories like this I find easier to listen to than read. Must be that it uses a different part of the brain. Not as hard to stay focused on the outdated writing style. I have a lot of classics in my library.

Amazing book!

Read the series as a kid, this was wonderful to experience again! I highly recommend it!

great book

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, it is an oldie but a goldie. Always great pictures in your head.

What did you like best about this story?

Thevway it captures your imagination.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Made me get some of the other books.

Any additional comments?

Scott brick rocks as a reader