After
three Barsoom novels focusing on Virginia calvaryman John Carter and his
undying love for Martian Princess Dejah Thoris (reviewed here and here and here), Burroughs changes the focus of
this novel. Carter and Thoris make scant appearances in this novel, as center
stage is taken by their grown son, Carthoris.
Cathoris
arrives in Ptarth, appearing at Thuvia’s court. She is spurning the advances of
another man, and despite being in love with the girl himself, his honor will
not allow him to pursue his feelings as he is promised to another. Warlord,
that he his, Carthoris recognizes her situation and promises her his eternal
friendship and help.
But soon
after, he meets with his father and other leaders of the different Barsoomian kingdoms,
it is reported that Thuvia has been kidnapped. She is held captive by a huge
green warrior, but despite the odds against him, he will attempt to rescue his
friend, the woman he loves.
Going this
direction was important to the storytelling, because Carter had already rescued
Thoris more times than seemed reasonable in the first few novels, and the
series needed another basic plot. I enjoyed the similarities of this story to
the prior ones, but there were enough differences to keep me interested.
I am not
sure where the stories go from here, but am interested in reading more.
Source:
public library
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