The Chessmen of Mars
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
5
Novel • Fiction
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Fantasy•
Science FictionBarsoom • Futuristic Fantasy World
2005
Adult
14+ years
In The Chessmen of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs, a princess named Tara of Helium embarks on an adventure after being caught in a storm on Barsoom. She encounters various cultures and challenges, including a dangerous form of chess, while navigating the planet's landscape to find her way back home.
Adventurous
Fantastical
Mysterious
Romantic
Exciting
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The Chessmen of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs is praised for its imaginative world-building and inventive plot, highlighting the blend of romance and adventure. Critics appreciate the novel's creative chess-based society. However, some find character development lacking and the pacing uneven. Despite these flaws, it's a captivating read for science fiction enthusiasts.
Ideal for readers who relish interplanetary adventure and romance, The Chessmen of Mars appeals to fans of John Carter and classic sci-fi. Similar to those who enjoy Dune or A Princess of Mars, this novel weaves thrilling escapades with strategic intrigue on a vividly imagined Mars.
8,812 ratings
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5
Novel • Fiction
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Fantasy•
Science FictionBarsoom • Futuristic Fantasy World
2005
Adult
14+ years
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