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michaeldrakich's review
4.0
In this book, the series takes on a new dimension by introducing a character outside of the family of John Carter. In my opinion, it's not the best step. The character introduced, Ulysses Paxton, fails to take any real advantage of his superior abilities an Earthman has over a Martian, something well played with John Carter.
The story itself, a mad scientist with the skill to transfer brains from one body to another, is intriguing and harkened somewhat to Frankenstein and other horror scifi's of the day. Perhaps this is the darkest book of the series, something that breaks away from the heroism of the others.
As in many of the earlier books, the author also returns to his tried and true formula of the hero having to travel to unique distant lands to achieve the expected rescue of the woman of his desire. Throw in a cast of sidekicks and in some ways it has more fun than the solo adventures.
The story itself, a mad scientist with the skill to transfer brains from one body to another, is intriguing and harkened somewhat to Frankenstein and other horror scifi's of the day. Perhaps this is the darkest book of the series, something that breaks away from the heroism of the others.
As in many of the earlier books, the author also returns to his tried and true formula of the hero having to travel to unique distant lands to achieve the expected rescue of the woman of his desire. Throw in a cast of sidekicks and in some ways it has more fun than the solo adventures.
una_10bananas's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
sonshinelibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
It was cool to see yet another character introduced to the world. I thought the brain swapping thing was super bizarre and cool too.
ladyofways's review
4.0
Another good, entertaining Barsoom novel, somewhat disappointing in focusing on someone besides John Carter as well as having no new cultures or peoples (red men are red men are red men, so new cities don't count).
And for having been named after him, Ras Thavas does less than I was expecting. I was thinking he'd be a new Matai Shang and really come after the hero,but no. Just shows up at the end again and is cool to do whatever Paxton wants. Weird.
And for having been named after him, Ras Thavas does less than I was expecting. I was thinking he'd be a new Matai Shang and really come after the hero,
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