Thuvia, Maid of Mars

Mars Series #4

By: Edgar Rice Burroughs

Narrated by: Gene Engene

This is the fourth audiobook in the "Mars Series".

Mars is divided, as not one, but two princes and a Jeddak vie for the love of Thuvia of Ptarth. When she is mysteriously kidnapped, treachery threatens to throw Barsoom into a bloody war. Now Cathoris must follow in the footsteps of his famous father, John Carter. He must overcome phantom armies, dangerous spies, and savage beasts in a heroic attempt to rescue not only his true love, but to save and reunite Mars.

©1920 Edgar Rice Burroughs (P)2005 Books in Motion

Had I not heard Scott Brick

Had I not heard Scott Brick's narration of the first three books, I might have given a higher rating to this version.
The story is one I loved from my teen years and still do.
I is simply that I enjoyed Scott Brick's narration so much more.
If I ever discover his version of this series I will buy it again

freeing a slave

What made the experience of listening to Thuvia, Maid of Mars the most enjoyable?

I was transfixed by the end of chapter 1. The storey was so wistful I could go, freeing my mind of this world and traveling to barssom with Mr. Carter. The narrator was wonderful with matching the tempo and spirit of the book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Thuvia, Maid of Mars?

I couldn't narrow it down to just one moment, however I will attempt to adequately explain. John Carter has a nak for getting himself into trouble and dragging his friends into it with him. He also has a nak for an amazing escape, get himself and all of his self proclaimed charges back out of trouble plus making everything right in the process.

Which character – as performed by Gene Engene – was your favorite?

I think his name is Targ, his ever faithful and trusting friend. Hoo, on his Owen chose follows John Carter through any and every calamity that John Carter is able to forge into being, just from his in ability to control himself when someone is being wronged. Especially if that someone is a beautiful women.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Freedom of a Marsion and human slave.

upset with the narration

I love the John carter book series but the narrator in this one was a little hum drum. almost put me to sleep at points.

not th best reader

What did you like best about Thuvia, Maid of Mars? What did you like least?

I had a hard time with this one because of the reader lacked that magic to transport you.

Would you be willing to try another one of Gene Engene’s performances?

No

A Great Series, performed atrociously.

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

After listening to the first 3 books I was very anxious to start this book. But within minutes the reader tendency to put the emphasis in the wrong place of every sentence and EXTREMELY annoying tendency to slightly pause between each word as if he needs glasses and was having trouble reading the text of the book. At times this pause between words became so irritating I had to stop the recording and step away from it as it was driving me utterly mad. I even tried speeding up the narrator via the Audible app options but this was still irritating. The half hearted attempts at adding differing voices to the characters was also simply annoying.

Would you be willing to try another one of Gene Engene???s performances?

I would NOT buy another title performed by Gene Engene. In fact I had purchased book #4 and #5 which is also performed by Gene Engene before knowing he was so inept at the performance and to be honest wish I had not purchased either.