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Originally Posted by fjtorres
As much I love the first three novels, though, I have to give a slightly higher nod to Chessmen of Mars. Burroughs really cut loose on that one and snuck in a lot more of his usually ignored social commentary. Plus, my sympathies go to poor Gahan; as heroic a barsoomian as any, but trying to woo a princess who measures all men by the examples of her father and older brother.  |
Yes, I agree that "Chessmen" (which, coincidentally, I've just finished proof-reading) is an excellent book. It also has the nice feature of having two major stories within it: the initial story in the valley of Bantoom, and then the second story set in the city of Manator. Tara always strikes me as a spoilt brat, though, I'm afraid
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